Quality Assurance Manager - Compliance

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Quality Assurance Manager - Compliance to lead quality programs, oversee inspections and audits, and drive non-conformance resolution. The role collaborates with project teams, contractors, and clients to ensure adherence to contractual and technical requirements.

The ideal candidate brings extensive QA/quality-management experience, strong analytical skills, and a track record of implementing corrective and preventive actions within complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum six years of QA/management experience preferred.
• Fifteen years of progressive quality experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance professionals, inspectors and auditors.
• Develop comprehensive quality assurance programs and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Conduct site visits to verify quality and safety compliance.
• Prepare detailed quality reports and progress updates.

Skills

Quality assurance

Quality management

Root-cause analysis

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Contractor oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Quality Management certification

ISO 9001/14001 knowledge

Tools

Quality-management software

Audit software

Job description

Position Overview

The Quality Assurance Manager - Compliance opportunity in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is a Civil Engineering role responsible for strengthening quality systems, regulatory compliance and operational performance. AECOM is hiring an analytical leader to manage quality professionals, oversee inspections and audits, resolve non-conformances and establish a culture of continuous improvement across project operations.

Job Details

• Country: Saudi Arabia
• City: Riyadh
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Quality Assurance
• Salary: SAR 25000-40000 per month
• Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Riyadh; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Quality Assurance Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for quality programs, inspection activities and management systems. The position requires close collaboration with project management, operations, contractors, vendors and clients to ensure deliverables comply with contractual requirements, applicable standards and organizational expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance professionals, inspectors and auditors.
• Provide technical coaching and professional-development support.
• Establish quality responsibilities and monitor team performance.
• Develop comprehensive quality assurance programs and procedures.
• Align quality initiatives with organizational objectives.
• Maintain compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Conduct process, product and service inspections.
• Lead quality audits and operational assessments.
• Identify defects, non-conformances and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain records of quality issues and non-conformance notices.
• Develop corrective-action plans and monitor implementation.
• Verify that identified issues are resolved within agreed timelines.
• Analyze test results and quality performance metrics.
• Conduct root-cause analyses for recurring issues.
• Recommend data-driven process improvements.
• Coordinate corrective and preventive measures with relevant teams.
• Work with operations, production and project-management personnel.
• Monitor contractor and vendor quality performance.
• Verify compliance with contractual and technical requirements.
• Prepare detailed quality reports and progress updates.
• Present executive summaries and recommendations to leadership.
• Conduct site visits to verify quality and safety compliance.
• Confirm adherence to approved project specifications.
• Maintain transparent communication with clients.
• Develop and deliver quality-awareness training.
• Establish and maintain quality-management systems.
• Protect the accuracy and traceability of quality records.
• Promote continuous improvement and organizational accountability.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Operations or a related field.
• Minimum six years of relevant quality assurance or management experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education and professional experience may be considered.
• Fifteen years of progressive quality experience is preferred.
• Proven experience leading quality assurance teams.
• Strong understanding of quality-management systems.
• Expertise in compliance procedures and controlled documentation.
• Demonstrated root-cause analysis and corrective-action capabilities.
• Knowledge of continuous-improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and evidence-based problem-solving skills.
• Excellent report-writing and presentation abilities.
• Certification as a Quality Manager is advantageous.
• Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean or an equivalent credential is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 is beneficial.
• Experience with quality-management and data-analysis software.
• Proven success in process-improvement initiatives.
• Strong client and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Experience managing budgets and allocating resources.
• Ability to develop training programs and strengthen team capability.

Skills Set

• Quality assurance
• Quality management systems
• ISO 9001
• ISO 14001
• Quality inspections
• Internal auditing
• Compliance assessment
• Non-conformance management
• Corrective action planning
• Preventive action
• Root-cause analysis
• Continuous improvement
• Six Sigma
• Lean methodology
• Quality metrics
• Data analysis
• Process optimization
• Vendor quality management
• Contractor quality oversight
• Executive reporting
• Quality documentation
• Training development
• Team leadership
• Client communication

Why Join Us

AECOM offers the opportunity to shape quality performance across complex infrastructure and operational environments while leading a team of quality professionals. The role provides access to multidisciplinary expertise, established management systems and professional-development resources. Depending on employment status and applicable policies, benefits may include health coverage, disability insurance, paid leave, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, recognition awards and retirement-related benefits.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management and construction management services. Its multidisciplinary teams support public- and private-sector clients across transportation, water, environment, energy and buildings. With more than 50000 professionals worldwide, AECOM creates sustainable and resilient solutions that improve communities and deliver long-term value.