Quality Manager - Bridges

AtkinsRéalis; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus

Annual flight contribution

Housing allowance

Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks an experienced Quality Manager to lead IMS adoption across multidisciplinary road projects. The role emphasizes on-site quality control, regulatory compliance, and proactive improvement while engaging with clients and authorities on major transport schemes.

Ideal candidates bring 20+ years in quality management within bridges/roads, strong consultancy background, and familiarity with regional road standards. On-site presence and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of quality management experience within bridges/roads projects.
• Strong consultancy and client-facing background in engineering environments.
• Experience with UAE/regional road authority standards is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and maintenance of the Integrated Management System (IMS) for road and highway projects.
• Oversee QA/QC activities for road works including earthworks, pavements, drainage, utilities, and road corridors.
• Plan and conduct internal audits, vendor audits, and support external/client/authority audits.
• Lead non-conformance management, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineers, Contractors and site teams; advise clients and authorities.

Skills

QMS/IMS

ISO standards

Road construction

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Audits & RCA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (preferred)

Tools

RCA

FMEA

Audits

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager with a strong background in site operations and consultancy services to lead quality assurance initiatives across multidisciplinary projects. This role will ensure compliance with regulatory standards, drive continuous improvement, and support project delivery excellence both on-site and in client-facing environments.

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager with a strong background in site operations and consultancy services to lead quality assurance initiatives across multidisciplinary projects. This role will ensure compliance with regulatory standards, drive continuous improvement, and support project delivery excellence both on-site and in client-facing environments.

Your role

Quality Leadership & IMS

• Lead the implementation and maintenance of the Integrated Management System (IMS) for road and highway projects.
• Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001, contractual specifications, employer's requirements, and relevant authority standards.
• Act as the Quality Management Representative for site operations.

Site Quality Management – Roads

• Oversee QA/QC activities for road works, including:
• Earthworks, subgrade, and embankments.
• Asphalt and pavement works (flexible & rigid pavements).
• Drainage, utilities, and road corridors.
• Road furniture, signage, and traffic management systems.
• Ensure Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and Work Procedures are approved and effectively implemented.
• Monitor material approvals, laboratory testing, and site inspections in line with authority and project requirements.

Audits, Compliance & Improvement

• Plan and conduct internal audits, vendor audits, and support external/client/authority audits.
• Lead non-conformance management, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective/preventive action implementation.
• Track and report quality KPIs, trends, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineers, Contractors, and Site Teams.
• Act as the primary point of contact for quality matters with:
• Clients and consultants.
• Contractors and suppliers.
• Authorities and regulatory bodies (e.g., RTA, ADM, DMT, MoEI – as applicable).
• Provide quality consultancy and advisory services to clients on road project quality systems and compliance.

Training & Capability Building

• Deliver quality training and mentoring to project and site teams on:
• Quality standards and procedures.
• Road construction quality best practices.
• Quality tools (RCA, FMEA, Six Sigma concepts).
• Promote a proactive quality culture across project teams and contractors

About You

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification (preferred).

Experience

• 20+ years of quality management experience within Bridges projects.
• Proven experience managing site-based quality operations on large-scale road or transportation projects.
• Strong consultancy and client-facing background, preferably within engineering consultancy environments.
• Experience working with UAE or regional road authority standards is an advantage.

Technical & Professional Skills

• In-depth knowledge of:
• Quality Management Systems (QMS / IMS).
• ISO standards and construction quality practices.
• Road and highway construction methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in quality tools such as RCA, FMEA, audits, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, site-based environment.

Rewards & benefits

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, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're 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.

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