QA/QC Engineer (Fresh Graduate)

About the Role

UCC Holding is seeking a QA/QC Engineer to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time position is responsible for ensuring that projects are delivered in accordance with established work practices and project specifications. The role focuses on guaranteeing work completion within specified timelines, meeting or exceeding client quality expectations through the implementation of international quality standards, plans, and procedures across all construction activities. The QA/QC Engineer will also support the development of the Project Quality Management System by establishing necessary procedures, plans, and work instructions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project QA/QC Manager or Sr. QA/QC Engineer in implementing the quality management system at the site, adhering to the approved Project Quality Plan and IMS Procedures.
• Prepare and submit Work Inspection Requests (WIR) for each construction activity to the consultant, ensuring comprehensive coverage of on-site activities.
• Verify all incoming materials against project specifications and approved material submittals.
• Monitor WIRs and test reports, providing status updates to the Quality Manager and site team.
• Establish and monitor QA/QC Plans, Method Statements, and Test Plans before project commencement, and ensure their implementation throughout the project to meet quality requirements.
• Ensure document control procedures are implemented and all consultant-approved documents are distributed via the document control system.
• Verify the availability of the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and ensure all method statements and test plans are submitted to the consultant as per the approved ITP.
• Confirm that work inspections are conducted as planned and advise the construction team on corrective actions to prevent work rejection, aiming for a 90% first-submission pass rate for inspections.
• Inspect all materials internally before offering inspection to the consultant, raising Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) to suppliers for substandard deliveries. Inspection records must be included in the monthly Quality report.
• Maintain records of all work and material inspections, providing data for weekly progress meetings.
• Record all test results and ensure their availability, including mill certificates for steel.
• Ensure logs are available with test reports for all types of tests, as per the approved testing matrix.
• Verify that concrete pour cards are maintained daily, with copies provided to the storekeeper for SRV and to cost control/quantity surveyors.
• Support HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field.
• 0-1 years of experience in a relevant field.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of work-related standards, specifications, and quality systems such as ISO 9001, QCS, SMACNA, ASHRAE, NFPA, with technical experience in addressing various QC issues.
• Understanding of local employment laws and regulations sufficient for policy analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) or Integrated Management Systems (IMS).
• ERP knowledge, preferably SAP functional skills.

Work Type

This is a full-time position.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.