QA/QC Engineer - Civil/Infra, Right-First-Time Quality

Parsons; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an experienced QA/QC Engineer (Civil/Infra) in Saudi Arabia to lead quality governance on large-scale construction projects, with emphasis on preventive quality and right-first-time delivery.

You will review ITPs, manage NCRs and CAPAs, and ensure ISO 9001 compliance, coordinating with Construction Managers and site teams to identify risks early.

A Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and 12 years of QA/QC experience are required. Knowledge of ASTM/BS/EN/ACI preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• 12 years of QA/QC experience on construction or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, inspections, and testing.
• ISO 9001 certification (required).
• Proven experience with ITPs, WIRs, MIRs, NCRs, and CAPA.
• Familiarity with international standards (ASTM, BS, EN, ACI).
• Experience working with consultants, contractors, and third-party inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify quality risks prior to commencement of works.
• Review and challenge Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and inspection sequencing.
• Ensure inspection points, hold points, and witness points are risk-based, appropriate, and effective.
• Promote right-first-time execution through early engagement with Construction teams.
• Minimize rework, NCRs, and late corrective actions through early intervention.
• Implement and monitor the approved Project Quality Plan (PQP).
• Ensure consistent application of QA/QC procedures across contractors and site teams.
• Verify that quality controls are integrated into planning and execution activities.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and contractual quality requirements.
• Verify that WIRs, MIRs, and testing activities; Reference approved ITPs; Use the latest approved design information; Are complete, accurate, and traceable.
• Identify early indicators of workmanship or process deficiencies and drive preventive actions.
• Manage the NCR process, including validation and review of root cause analysis.
• Verify the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
• Identify trends and recurring issues and drive preventive measures.
• Ensure lessons learned are communicated to site teams.
• Coordinate closely with Construction Managers, site engineers, and Quality SMEs.
• Encourage early escalation of technical uncertainties prior to inspection.
• Act as an interface between site execution and quality governance.
• Support internal and third-party quality audits.
• Monitor the effectiveness of quality controls and recommend improvements.
• Prepare quality reports, dashboards, and trend analyses.
• Escalate systemic quality risks and repeated NCRs to the appropriate level.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Civil infrastructure

Right-first-time delivery

Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)

WIR/MIR/NCR/CAPA

Trend analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Parsons is seeking an experienced QA/QC Engineer (Civil/Infra) in Saudi Arabia to lead quality governance on large-scale construction projects, with emphasis on preventive quality and right-first-time delivery.

You will review ITPs, manage NCRs and CAPAs, and ensure ISO 9001 compliance, coordinating with Construction Managers and site teams to identify risks early.

A Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and 12 years of QA/QC experience are required. Knowledge of ASTM/BS/EN/ACI preferred.