Senior MEP Quality Lead for Projects

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 268,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Senior Project Quality Specialist for MEP systems to ensure mechanical and plumbing works meet approved drawings, specs, and quality plans. You will oversee inspections, manage non-conformances, and coordinate with contractors and engineers to maintain traceable quality records.

Ideal candidates have senior-level QA experience in construction, with strong knowledge of MEP installations and ITPs.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Relevant professional experience in quality assurance or quality control within construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong practical understanding of mechanical and plumbing installation requirements.
• Experience inspecting piping, plumbing, mechanical equipment, supports, fittings, and associated systems.
• Knowledge of construction quality procedures, Inspection and Test Plans, inspection requests, and non-conformance management.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of project quality requirements for mechanical and plumbing works.
• Review construction activities for compliance with approved drawings, specifications, procedures, and quality plans.
• Conduct inspections of mechanical equipment, piping, plumbing systems, fixtures, and associated installations.
• Verify that materials and equipment used on site match approved technical submittals and project requirements.
• Coordinate inspection activities with construction teams, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Review Inspection and Test Plans and ensure required quality checkpoints are followed.
• Monitor contractor workmanship and identify deviations from approved construction standards.
• Raise quality observations or non-conformance issues when work does not meet specified requirements.
• Track corrective actions and verify satisfactory closure of identified deficiencies.
• Review method statements, material submissions, inspection requests, and supporting quality documentation.
• Confirm that mechanical and plumbing installations are properly inspected before concealment or progression to subsequent activities.
• Verify piping installation, supports, alignment, jointing, testing, and associated workmanship.
• Review plumbing installations including water supply, drainage, sanitary systems, and related equipment.
• Monitor testing activities and ensure results are accurately documented.
• Support pressure testing, flushing, leakage testing, and other applicable mechanical and plumbing verification activities.
• Coordinate with engineering teams when technical clarifications are required to resolve quality concerns.
• Maintain inspection records, quality logs, test documentation, approvals, and traceable project records.
• Assist with quality audits and contractor compliance reviews.
• Identify recurring quality issues and recommend preventive measures to reduce rework.
• Monitor implementation of approved quality procedures throughout construction.
• Participate in project meetings concerning quality performance, technical deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Provide quality input during commissioning, completion, and handover activities.
• Review final inspection documentation and support preparation of mechanical and plumbing closeout records.
• Assist with verification of punch list items and ensure outstanding quality matters are resolved before final acceptance.
• Prepare quality reports and provide management with updates on inspection status, non‑conformances, corrective actions, and emerging risks.
• Promote consistent quality awareness across contractors and site personnel involved in mechanical and plumbing works.

Skills

Mechanical quality assurance

Plumbing quality assurance

Quality inspections

Piping inspection

Materials verification

Inspection and Test Plans

Non-conformance management

Corrective action tracking

Quality documentation

MEP coordination

Site inspections

Education

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Parsons Corporation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Senior Project Quality Specialist for MEP systems to ensure mechanical and plumbing works meet approved drawings, specs, and quality plans. You will oversee inspections, manage non-conformances, and coordinate with contractors and engineers to maintain traceable quality records.

Ideal candidates have senior-level QA experience in construction, with strong knowledge of MEP installations and ITPs.