QA/QC Engineer (MEP)

About the Role

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a QA/QC Engineer (MEP) to join their team in Al Khobar, Eastern region. This full-time position is responsible for overseeing quality management systems, ensuring contract compliance, and managing inspection and testing activities across various construction projects. The role focuses on adherence to international construction standards for high-rise residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, and building infrastructure projects.

Role Overview

The QA/QC Engineer will ensure the successful delivery of projects by applying strong technical expertise in building construction and leading the implementation of quality systems. This involves effective coordination with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and other project stakeholders to maintain high standards of quality throughout all project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand the requirements of construction contracts, specifications, RFPs, and Tender Documents for building and high-rise construction projects.
• Prepare clear and concise quality reports, inspection reports, audit findings, non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective action reports (CARs), and technical correspondence.
• Monitor QA/QC aspects of civil, structural, architectural, and MEP construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, approved shop drawings, codes, and standards.
• Review and evaluate contractor and subcontractor Quality Management Systems (QMS), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and Quality Control Procedures.
• Conduct surveillance inspections and audits to verify compliance with project requirements, ISO standards, and approved quality procedures.
• Review material submittals, technical data sheets, samples, mock-ups, and supplier qualifications for compliance with project specifications.
• Ensure that incoming materials, construction works, and completed installations conform to approved standards and project requirements.
• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, BOQs, method statements, IFC drawings, technical standards, and applicable local authority regulations.
• Conduct and document inspections for structural concrete works, reinforcement installation, steel structures, waterproofing, façade systems, architectural finishes, MEP installations, and fit-out works.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, testing laboratories, and suppliers to ensure timely inspections and approvals.
• Monitor the implementation of corrective and preventive actions associated with quality deficiencies and non-conformance reports.
• Lead internal and external quality audits and assess contractor compliance with project quality requirements and ISO 9001 standards.
• Participate in project meetings and provide updates regarding quality performance, quality issues, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Monitor testing activities including concrete, steel, soil, waterproofing, façade, fireproofing, and MEP systems testing.
• Review commissioning documentation and participate in pre-handover, snagging, and final acceptance inspections.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to QA/QC Engineers, Inspectors, and site teams.
• Assist in developing quality training programs, quality awareness initiatives, and lessons learned exercises.
• Maintain project quality records, inspection logs, test reports, material approvals, and audit documentation.
• Promote safe work practices and adherence to company HSE requirements during quality inspection activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the QA/QC Manager or Project Director.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control roles within the construction industry.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in building construction, particularly within high-rise residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, and building infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in quality management systems and international construction standards.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Al Khobar, Eastern region, with AtkinsRéalis. The role involves working on diverse construction projects and coordinating with various stakeholders.