Quality Assurance Manager

Mace Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A global project management firm is seeking an experienced professional to oversee quality assurance for major sports stadium projects in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in project management consultancy and a professional qualification. Responsibilities include strategic quality oversight, compliance with ISO standards, and engagement with various stakeholders. A focus on continuous improvement and reporting to senior stakeholders is essential. This role fosters a culture of safety and client focus.

Qualifications

• Over 12 years of experience in project management consultancy on high-value projects.
• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of quality assurance frameworks.
• Review and approve quality plans and audit schedules.
• Monitor reporting on non-conformances.
• Conduct periodic quality audits and reviews.
• Champion quality and compliance across project teams.
• Prepare quality performance reports for stakeholders.
• Promote process enhancements and track implementation.
• Engage with contractors and internal teams on quality expectations.

Skills

Quality assurance oversight

ISO 9001 compliance

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Professional qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project

This is an opportunity to be involved in the delivery of major sports stadiums and associated projects in Saudi Arabia. Mace is currently delivering the programme which will require high-calibre and experienced people to lead teams throughout each phase of the project.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Provide strategic oversight of the project’s quality assurance framework, ensuring the construction supervision consultant (CSC) implements robust QA/QC processes aligned with ISO 9001 and project-specific requirements.
• Review and approve the general contractor’s quality plans, inspection test plans, audit schedules, and non-conformance management systems.
• Monitor CSC reporting on non-conformances, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring lessons learned are captured and shared.
• Conduct periodic quality audits and reviews, escalating systemic quality issues to project leadership for resolution.
• Champion a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across all project teams through training and awareness initiatives.
• Prepare and present quality performance reports and recommendations to senior stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues, recommending process enhancements, and tracking implementation effectiveness.
• Engage with contractors, consultants, and internal teams to ensure alignment on quality expectations and foster collaborative problem-solving.

You’ll need to have:

• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high valued projects/ programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.
• Professional qualification (or equivalent).
• 12+ years of experience.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.

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