Senior Quality Assurance Lead – Mega Construction (Riyadh)

AtkinsRéalis Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Housing allowance

Transportation allowance

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead the Project Quality Management System for a large-scale Riyadh building development. You will ensure compliance with contractual requirements, industry standards, and regulatory regimes across design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.

The role requires 15+ years in QA/QM within construction, 8+ years as QA Manager on major projects, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master’s Degree in Quality Management, Construction Management, or Engineering is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), ASQ Certification, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Minimum 15+ years of overall professional experience in quality assurance and quality management within the construction industry.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a Quality Assurance Manager role on major building or infrastructure projects.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Assurance Management System in accordance with project specifications and international standards.
• Ensure compliance with project quality objectives, procedures, and quality management requirements.
• Establish and monitor project-wide quality assurance processes and governance frameworks.
• Lead quality audits, surveillance activities, and compliance assessments across all project disciplines.
• Review and approve contractor Quality Management Plans, Quality Procedures, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and Method Statements.
• Monitor contractor quality performance and ensure compliance with approved quality systems.
• Verify that quality controls are effectively implemented throughout design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover stages.
• Lead internal and external quality audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Establish quality performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor project quality trends and metrics.
• Ensure effective management of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Corrective Action Requests (CARs), and Preventive Actions.
• Conduct root cause analysis of recurring quality issues and implement improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with discipline engineers and inspectors to ensure consistent application of quality requirements.
• Review material approval processes and verify compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Oversee document control processes related to quality records and compliance documentation.
• Monitor factory inspections, mock-ups, testing activities, and material approval processes.
• Ensure project deliverables comply with local regulations, client requirements, and international standards.
• Support testing, commissioning, and handover activities by ensuring quality requirements are fully achieved.
• Prepare quality dashboards, executive reports, and presentations for senior management and clients.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and quality awareness programs across the project.
• Mentor and develop quality engineers, inspectors, and project personnel to strengthen quality culture and performance.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Master’s Degree in Quality Management, Construction Management, or Engineering

Tools

QMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead the Project Quality Management System for a large-scale Riyadh building development. You will ensure compliance with contractual requirements, industry standards, and regulatory regimes across design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.

The role requires 15+ years in QA/QM within construction, 8+ years as QA Manager on major projects, and fluent English.