Senior QA/QC Specialist — O&M Projects & Compliance

AtkinsRéalis; Medina; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 446,000; 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 is seeking a seasoned QA/QC Specialist to lead quality assurance and control activities across Operation and Maintenance projects in Saudi Arabia. The role emphasizes developing procedures, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement in line with ISO 9001 standards.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of QA/QC experience, strong documentation discipline, and the ability to train and guide site personnel in quality practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of QA/QC experience in Operation and Maintenance projects.
• Experience with inspections, audits, testing, and quality documentation.
• Familiarity with industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QA/QC procedures, inspection plans, and quality management systems.
• Monitor project activities to ensure compliance with quality standards, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and quality assessments of processes, materials, and deliverables.
• Review quality documentation, including inspection reports, test records, and compliance certificates.
• Identify quality issues, non-conformances, and defects, and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Coordinate with project teams, contractors, and suppliers to resolve quality-related concerns.
• Monitor and track quality KPIs and prepare quality performance reports.
• Support internal and external quality audits and certification processes.
• Verify compliance with applicable industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide quality awareness training and guidance to project personnel.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure proper documentation and retention of quality records.

Skills

Quality management systems

ISO 9001 knowledge

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality reporting tools

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a seasoned QA/QC Specialist to lead quality assurance and control activities across Operation and Maintenance projects in Saudi Arabia. The role emphasizes developing procedures, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement in line with ISO 9001 standards.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of QA/QC experience, strong documentation discipline, and the ability to train and guide site personnel in quality practices.