Senior QA Auditor & Compliance Lead (Construction)

AtkinsRéalis; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Lead QA Auditor to oversee all quality audit activities across a major project in Saudi Arabia. The role ensures compliance with ISO 9001, project quality requirements, and regulatory standards, while driving continuous improvement and independent assurance of quality management systems.

The role involves leading audit programs, coordinating with site supervision consultants and contractors, and reporting to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification mandatory.
• Minimum 15 years of QA, auditing, and construction quality management experience.
• GCC experience, particularly within Saudi Arabia, is highly preferred.
• Professional certifications in quality management or project management are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all quality audit activities across the project.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, managers, contractors, and QA teams.
• Monitor audit findings, track corrective actions, and ensure timely closure.
• Support external audits by clients, regulators, and certification bodies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Report writing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Professional certifications in quality management

Engineering/Quality organization membership

Tools

Quality management software

Audit tracking systems

Document management platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Lead QA Auditor to oversee all quality audit activities across a major project in Saudi Arabia. The role ensures compliance with ISO 9001, project quality requirements, and regulatory standards, while driving continuous improvement and independent assurance of quality management systems.

The role involves leading audit programs, coordinating with site supervision consultants and contractors, and reporting to senior management.