QA/QC Engineer KEO International Consultants

The QA/QC Engineer will be responsible for the technical evaluation, inspection, testing, and approval of materials, ensuring durability, performance, and sustainability standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the project s Quality Management System (QMS) in line with the consultancy s standards.
• Review and approve Contractor s QA/QC procedures, method statements, ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans), material submittals, and quality documentation.
• Conduct routine inspections, tests, and audits at site to verify compliance with project specifications and applicable codes.
• Ensure all materials, workmanship, and construction practices meet required quality benchmarks.
• Supervise and coordinate QA/QC activities related to infrastructure works including roads, utilities, and civil works.
• Issue NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) and SORs (Site Observation Reports) and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Review shop drawings and ensure they comply with approved designs and standards.
• Ensure proper documentation of inspections, test results, and quality reports.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to resolve quality-related issues.
• Work closely with the Resident Engineer and discipline engineers to address site challenges.
• Participate in progress meetings and present quality-related updates and findings.
• Verify material compliance through laboratory test results and maintain complete quality documentation.
• Monitor third-party testing labs and ensure adherence to project requirements.
• Prepare periodic quality reports and maintain/update QA/QC logs, inspection records, and QA registers.
• Maintain well-organized documentation for audits and project handover requirements.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that you will bring a minimum of 10 years of engineering and project management experience, partnered with a Bachelor Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline.

• Proven experience in QA/QC roles for infrastructure or land development projects in the UAE/GCC.
• Prior experience working with engineering consultancies in construction supervision is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UAE standards and authorities.
• Familiarity with international standards (ASTM, AASHTO, BS, ISO).