Quality Auditor - Training and Compliance

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons seeks a Quality Auditor and Training Specialist in Riyadh to oversee audit programs, training development, and continuous improvement for major airport and infrastructure projects. You will assess compliance with procedures, standards, and client expectations while coordinating with multiple teams.

The role requires 12+ years experience with at least 8 years in auditing, QA, and training. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for cross-functional collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, construction management, or business administration.
• 12 years overall professional experience with minimum 8 years in auditing, QA, compliance, and training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project audit programs across design, construction, quality, compliance, and operational readiness.
• Conduct internal and external audits involving project teams, contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Identify training requirements from audit findings and develop structured training plans.

Skills

Auditing

Quality Assurance

Training Delivery

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline

12 years professional experience

Tools

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Job description

Quality Auditor - Training and Compliance Job Snapshot

Role: Quality Auditor and Training Specialist Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Function: Quality Assurance Experience: 12 years overall, including minimum 8 years in auditing, quality assurance, compliance management, and training delivery Job Type: Full Time

Parsons is seeking a Quality Auditor and Training Specialist in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to support quality assurance, compliance auditing, training management, and continuous improvement for a major airport, infrastructure, and airfield development project. The role combines structured audit activities with professional training delivery to strengthen project compliance, workforce competency, and operational readiness. Working across Project Quality, HSE, Construction, Engineering, contractors, consultants, and airport stakeholders, the specialist will assess compliance with approved procedures, international standards, contractual requirements, and Client expectations. The position will also use audit findings, project risks, and performance trends to identify training requirements and support measurable improvements across multidisciplinary project teams.

Job Details

Country: Saudi Arabia City: Riyadh Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Function: Quality Assurance Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site

Audit and Compliance Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project audit programs covering design, construction, quality, compliance, and operational readiness.
• Prepare audit plans, schedules, checklists, criteria, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct internal and external audits involving project teams, contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Assess compliance with project procedures, Quality Management Plans, HSE requirements, contractual obligations, international standards, and Client expectations.
• Document audit findings and maintain accurate records of observations and non-compliances.
• Monitor corrective actions through implementation and closure.
• Identify improvement opportunities and operational risks arising from audit activities.
• Support root cause analysis and development of corrective actions.
• Monitor recurring findings and provide recommendations for improved project governance and compliance.

Airport and Infrastructure Quality Auditing

• The specialist will conduct audits across a broad range of airport and infrastructure works, including passenger terminals, runways, taxiways, cargo aprons, aircraft stands, external infrastructure, utilities, MEP systems, ICT, and specialist airport systems.
• Review contractor compliance with approved Inspection and Test Plans.
• Audit implementation of approved method statements and work procedures.
• Review quality documentation for completeness and compliance.
• Assess contractor, consultant, and project team adherence to established quality processes.
• Support quality reviews across multidisciplinary construction and engineering activities.
• Track audit findings, observations, and corrective actions through established project processes.

Training and Competency Development

• Identify training requirements based on audit findings, project risks, performance gaps, and organizational objectives.
• Develop structured training plans and delivery schedules.
• Prepare learning materials for project personnel and stakeholders.
• Deliver training on Quality Management Systems and project procedures.
• Provide training covering construction compliance and audit processes.
• Deliver guidance on documentation requirements, HSE awareness, and continuous improvement practices.
• Conduct classroom, workshop, and site-based training sessions.
• Coordinate training activities with project teams, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Evaluate participant understanding and training effectiveness.
• Maintain attendance records, competency assessments, and training completion reports.
• Support development and maintenance of competency matrices.
• Monitor compliance with mandatory training requirements.
• Recommend improvement actions based on training performance and competency results.

Continuous Improvement

Audit findings and performance data will be used to identify systemic issues and opportunities to improve project delivery. The specialist will analyze trends, recurring non-compliances, and quality performance information to support practical improvement initiatives.

• Support implementation of continuous improvement programs across the project.
• Analyze audit trends and recurring quality issues.
• Review quality performance data to identify areas requiring intervention.
• Develop lessons learned reports and improvement recommendations.
• Promote applicable best practices across engineering, construction, and operational teams.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing between multidisciplinary project stakeholders.
• Assist leadership teams in maintaining consistent project standards.

Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain complete audit records, training documentation, and compliance information.
• Prepare professional audit reports.
• Maintain corrective action trackers.
• Produce training reports and completion records.
• Develop compliance dashboards and performance summaries.
• Support preparation of quality performance reports and management dashboards.
• Ensure audit and training documentation complies with project document control requirements.
• Support preparation and compilation of project quality and handover records.

Stakeholder Coordination

The Quality Auditor and Training Specialist will maintain close coordination with the Project Quality Manager, HSE teams, construction personnel, engineering disciplines, contractors, consultants, and airport stakeholders. The role will participate in quality meetings, audit reviews, and improvement workshops while supporting clear communication of project requirements and expectations. Effective stakeholder relationships will be essential for resolving findings, coordinating training, and maintaining consistent compliance across multidisciplinary teams.

Operational Readiness and Handover

• Support readiness assessments before project completion and operational handover.
• Audit the readiness and completeness of quality records.
• Review training records and procedures required for transition.
• Assess asset documentation and applicable operational requirements.
• Support transition activities from construction delivery into airport operations.
• Verify that required lessons learned and knowledge-transfer activities are completed.

What Required Skills You 'LL Bring

• Bachelor 's Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 12 years of overall professional experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in auditing, quality assurance, compliance management, and training delivery.
• Professional auditing or training certification is preferred.
• Proven experience supporting major airport, infrastructure, transportation, or large-scale construction programs.
• Experience conducting audits involving contractors, consultants, and project teams.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering professional training programs.
• Experience working within Delivery Partner, PMC, EPC, or Client-side project environments.
• Strong knowledge of audit methodologies and compliance assessment.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Understanding of internal auditing principles.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions.
• Understanding of construction quality processes.
• Strong training development and presentation capabilities.
• Ability to prepare professional training materials and reports.
• Good understanding of airport and infrastructure project environments.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

What Desired Skills You 'LL Bring

• Certified Internal Auditor, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent certification.
• Certified Trainer or Train-the-Trainer qualification.
• Experience supporting international airport development projects.
• Knowledge of ICAO, FAA, IATA, and aviation-related compliance requirements.
• Experience implementing digital audit and training management systems.
• Experience working under FIDIC or similar international contract frameworks.
• Experience supporting Design-Build, EPC, PMC, or Delivery Partner delivery models.
• Strong experience managing training programs across large multidisciplinary project teams.

About Parsons

Parsons brings multidisciplinary expertise to major aviation, transportation, infrastructure, and development programs. Its teams work across engineering, quality management, construction, project controls, operational readiness, and program delivery, supporting complex projects through integrated technical and management capabilities.