Quality Control Manager

Snc-Lavalin; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead all QA/QC activities on a large-scale development project. You will establish and maintain the Project Quality Management System and ensure compliance with contract requirements, drawings, specs, and international standards.

You will oversee QA/QC teams, review ITPs, NCRs, and testing results, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors through design review,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline.
• Master’s degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or Construction Management preferred.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or CQE certification highly desirable.
• Minimum 15+ years in quality management within the construction industry.
• Minimum 8 years in a Quality Control Manager/Quality Manager role on major building projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA/QC activities across the project lifecycle, from design to handover.
• Review and approve contractor Quality Plans, ITPs, Method Statements, and quality procedures.
• Supervise quality engineers, inspectors, laboratory personnel, and specialist consultants.
• Manage NCRs, SORs, and CARs with tracking and closure.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning for civil, structural, architectural, MEP systems.
• Prepare KPI reports for project management and clients.
• Verify compliance with local regulations and Saudi standards.

Skills

Quality leadership

QA/QC procedures

Report writing & communication

Project KPI reporting

Leadership & stakeholder management

Documentation review

Regulatory & international standards

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering/Construction

Master’s in Quality Management/Construction Management (preferred)

Tools

Quality management software

Job description

Job Description Overview

We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead all quality assurance and quality control activities for a prestigious large-scale development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining project quality management systems to ensure construction activities comply with contract requirements, project specifications, international standards, and regulatory requirements. Working closely with the Client, Consultant, Contractors, and project stakeholders, the Quality Control Manager will drive quality excellence throughout the project lifecycle, from design review and construction supervision to testing, commissioning, and final handover.

Your role

Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with project requirements and international standards. Lead and manage all Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) activities across the project. Ensure construction works comply with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and relevant codes and standards. Review and approve contractor Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and quality procedures. Supervise and coordinate quality engineers, inspectors, laboratory personnel, and specialist consultants. Monitor contractor quality performance and ensure compliance with approved quality management procedures. Conduct routine quality audits, site inspections, and surveillance activities to verify implementation of quality requirements. Review material submittals, mock-ups, samples, and factory inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications. Manage the inspection and testing process for civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and specialist systems. Ensure Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Site Observation Reports (SORs), and Corrective Action Requests (CARs) are properly issued, tracked, and closed. Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions. Monitor quality‑related KPIs and prepare regular performance reports for project management and clients. Verify compliance with applicable local regulations, Saudi standards, and international quality requirements. Coordinate with laboratory testing agencies to ensure proper testing of materials and workmanship. Participate in progress meetings, technical reviews, and coordination workshops. Support the review and approval of contractor payment applications related to quality compliance. Manage snagging, de‑snagging, testing, commissioning, and project handover activities. Ensure all project documentation, inspection records, and quality reports are properly maintained and archived. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence across all project stakeholders. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to project quality personnel.

About you

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline. Master’s Degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or Construction Management is preferred. Certification as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or equivalent is highly desirable. Minimum 15+ years of overall experience in quality management within the construction industry. Minimum 8 years of experience in a Quality Control Manager or Quality Manager role on major building projects. Proven experience in large‑scale buildings, convention centers, hotels, resorts, mixed‑use developments, and hospitality projects. Strong knowledge of quality management systems, QA/QC procedures, and construction quality standards. Extensive experience with international codes and standards including ISO 9001 and industry best practices. Experience in site supervision consultancy projects is highly preferred. Familiarity with Saudi building regulations, approval requirements, and GCC construction standards. Strong understanding of civil, structural, architectural, and MEP construction processes. Experience managing testing and commissioning quality requirements for complex developments. Ability to review and evaluate technical documents, specifications, and construction methodologies. Excellent report writing, communication, and presentation skills. Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities. Proficiency in quality management software and Microsoft Office applications. Previous experience working in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is highly preferred. Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. This includes:

• Tax‑free salary.


• Life insurance coverage.


• Medical insurance.


• Annual leave balance.


• Company gratuity scheme.


• Discretionary bonus program.


• Annual flight contribution.


• Transportation & housing allowances.


• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, familycare, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long‑standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.