Quality Engineer

About the Role

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Quality Engineer with over 10 years of experience to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role focuses on ensuring that all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) installation works adhere to project specifications, approved drawings, applicable codes and standards, client requirements, and established quality management systems. The Quality Engineer will support quality planning, inspections, audits, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement project quality plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and quality procedures for MEP works.
• Review method statements, material submittals, shop drawings, and technical specifications.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, industry standards, and company quality procedures.
• Monitor MEP installation activities to verify conformity with approved designs and standards.
• Conduct inspections of mechanical, electrical, firefighting, HVAC, plumbing, and ELV installations.
• Witness testing and commissioning activities for MEP systems.
• Verify material quality and ensure approved materials are used on-site.
• Coordinate with consultants, clients, and subcontractors for inspections and approvals.
• Maintain inspection records, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), QA/QC reports, and test certificates.
• Prepare quality reports, inspection requests, and closeout documentation.
• Track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to ensure timely resolution of quality issues.
• Assist in project handover documentation and final quality dossiers.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other relevant quality management standards.
• Identify quality risks and recommend corrective measures.
• Promote quality awareness and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with project managers, site engineers, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Support quality training and toolbox talks.
• Resolve technical quality issues and support root-cause analysis.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar quality engineering role, specifically with MEP installations.
• ISO 9001 Internal/Lead Auditor certification is preferred.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) - ASQ certification is preferred.
• PMP certification is desirable.
• MEP Testing & Commissioning Certifications are preferred.
• Relevant HVAC/Electrical/Building Services certifications are preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

AtkinsRéalis offers a comprehensive rewards and benefits package designed to support employees at various stages of their careers and lives. This includes a tax-free salary, life insurance coverage, medical insurance, annual leave balance, a company gratuity scheme, and a discretionary bonus program. Additional benefits include an annual flight contribution, transportation and housing allowances, and access to an Employee Wellbeing Program providing 24/7 support from specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.