Quality Engineer (Architectural) Data Centre

About Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. focuses on solving critical global problems to support thriving cities, resilient environments, and operational advancements. The company works to transform abstract ideas into realities across various sectors, including scientific discovery and manufacturing.

The Role: Quality Engineer (Architectural) - Data Centre

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer (Architectural) to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves supporting the construction supervision of Hyperscale Data Center and Mission-Critical Infrastructure projects across the Middle East. The successful candidate will ensure that all architectural works comply with approved drawings, project specifications, quality standards, client requirements, and applicable codes.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain project quality management systems and procedures for architectural works.
• Monitor contractor compliance with Project Quality Plans (PQP), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and approved specifications.
• Conduct inspections and audits of architectural works to ensure compliance with contractual and quality requirements.
• Review material submittals, mock-ups, technical submissions, shop drawings, and samples for compliance with project specifications.
• Identify quality issues and ensure appropriate corrective and preventive actions are implemented.

Required Experience and Skills

• Strong experience in quality assurance and quality control processes associated with large-scale data center projects, including data halls, control buildings, administration facilities, utility structures, and mission-critical support infrastructure.
• Ability to supervise quality inspections for architectural finishes and building envelope systems.
• Proficiency in verifying compliance of walls, partitions, ceilings, raised access flooring, roofing systems, waterproofing, insulation, fire-rated assemblies, doors, windows, and façade systems.
• Capability to ensure proper installation of clean-room environments and mission-critical support spaces where applicable.
• Experience in reviewing installation of firestopping systems and ensuring compliance with fire and life safety requirements.
• A track record of monitoring workmanship standards and ensuring construction activities meet client expectations and approved quality standards.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh and involves working on Hyperscale Data Center and Mission-Critical Infrastructure projects. The position is full-time.