Quality Engineer

WSP USA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Quality Engineer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves supporting the supervision team on highway construction projects, ensuring compliance with QA/QC standards, and requires 7–12 years of experience along with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Candidates with prior consultancy experience in KSA will be preferred. This position offers a chance to contribute to landmark infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience in QA/QC for highways/road construction projects.
• Prior experience with engineering supervision consultants in KSA is highly preferred.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure or expressway projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the project’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Conduct regular audits and inspections on-site.
• Prepare weekly and monthly QA/QC reports for internal and client review.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of roads/highways

Knowledge of QA/QC processes

Report writing skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

The Quality Engineer will support the supervision team in monitoring, evaluating, and ensuring that all highway construction works comply with project specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements. The role requires strong technical knowledge of roads/highways, materials, and QA/QC processes, along with experience working on consultant-side supervision teams in the Middle East.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Implement and monitor the project’s Quality Management System (QMS) in line with client and consultant standards.
• Review and approve Contractor’s Quality Control procedures, ITPs, method statements, and material submissions.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, and international standards (e.g., ASTM, AASHTO, BS).
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and quality walkthroughs on-site.

Construction Supervision

• Oversee quality aspects of roadworks, earthworks, drainage, utilities, pavement layers, asphalt works, and structures related to the highway.
• Verify material testing results, laboratory reports, and ensure all tests are performed as per standards.
• Monitor workmanship quality and highlight any non-conformities or deviations.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain detailed and accurate quality records, NCRs, CARs, inspection logs, and test reports.
• Prepare weekly and monthly QA/QC reports for internal and client review.
• Follow up with the contractor to ensure timely closure of NCRs and corrective actions.

Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with REs, discipline engineers, the Contractor’s QA/QC team, and the client regarding quality issues.
• Provide technical support and guidance to site inspectors to enhance quality monitoring.
• Participate in progress, technical, and quality meetings.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 7–12 years of experience in QA/QC for highways/road construction projects.
• Prior experience working with engineering supervision consultants in KSA is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of highway materials, QA/QC procedures, test requirements, and international standards.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure or expressway projects.
• Strong report writing, communication, and coordination skills.

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