QA/QC Engineer
Location: UAE
Experience: 2–3 Years
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Construction / Fit-Out
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented QA/QC Engineer to monitor and implement quality standards across project sites. The role will be responsible for ensuring that materials, products, installations, and workmanship comply with approved project specifications, quality plans, and client requirements.
The successful candidate will coordinate closely with clients, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams to ensure effective quality control throughout project execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and implement the project Quality Plan and quality control procedures.
- Ensure materials, products, and installations comply with approved specifications and client requirements.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, and main contractor representatives regarding daily quality inspections and project quality requirements.
- Prepare and maintain Project Quality Plans (PQP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and O&M Manuals as required.
- Support the project team with all quality-related documentation and requirements.
- Report quality issues and non-conformities to the Project Manager and Head of QA/QC.
- Monitor subcontractors to ensure their work complies with approved quality documents and project requirements.
- Review subcontractors’ Quality Plans and Method Statements.
- Verify test reports, certificates, and technical documentation against contract requirements.
- Conduct quality inspections of materials, products, installations, and completed works at relevant stages.
- Perform inspections in accordance with approved checklists, ITPs, Method Statements, drawings, and specifications.
- Coordinate Work Inspection Requests (WIRs) and Material Inspection Requests (MIRs) with relevant site representatives.
- Conduct snagging inspections prior to project handover and follow up on the closure of identified issues.
- Raise Observations and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where required and follow up on corrective actions until formal closure.
- Coordinate with the Project Manager regarding quality issues and exercise authority to recommend or initiate stop-work actions where significant discrepancies remain uncorrected.
- Verify corrective actions before confirming closure of quality issues.
- Maintain inspection and testing records throughout the project and ensure proper document retention at project completion.
- Prepare inspection reports, registers, daily records, timesheets, and other required QA/QC documentation.
- Maintain accurate records of certificates, calibration reports, test results, WIRs, MIRs, NCRs, site instructions, observations, and other quality documents.
- Perform other quality-related duties assigned by the Project Manager or immediate supervisor.
Internal Relationships
- QA/QC Department
- Production
- Stores
- Projects
- Technical & Design Teams
External Relationships
- Clients
- Consultants
- Main Contractors
- Subcontractors
- Suppliers
- Project Site Representatives
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 2–3 years of relevant QA/QC experience.
- Experience in construction, fit-out, or related project environments is preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and technical specifications.
- Good knowledge of quality inspection procedures and project documentation.
Skills & Competencies
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to quality control.
- Strong team player with the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
- Good organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD
