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About the Role

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a skilled Quality Engineer to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to supporting the supervision team by meticulously monitoring, evaluating, and ensuring that all highway construction works adhere to project specifications, stringent quality standards, and contractual obligations. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects and uphold the highest quality benchmarks throughout the construction lifecycle, ensuring project success and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and actively monitor the project's Quality Management System (QMS) in strict accordance with client and consultant standards.
• Review and approve the Contractor's Quality Control procedures, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and material submissions.
• Ensure compliance with all project specifications, drawings, and relevant international standards, including ASTM, AASHTO, and BS.
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and quality walkthroughs on-site to identify and address potential issues proactively.
• Oversee the quality aspects of critical roadworks, including earthworks, drainage systems, utilities, pavement layers, asphalt works, and associated structures.
• Verify the accuracy and validity of material testing results and laboratory reports, ensuring tests are performed in accordance with established standards.
• Monitor the quality of workmanship on-site, highlighting non-conformities or deviations from approved plans and standards.
• Maintain detailed quality records, including Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Corrective Action Reports (CARs), inspection logs, and test reports.
• Prepare comprehensive weekly and monthly QA/QC reports for internal review and client submission.
• Follow up with the contractor to ensure the timely closure of NCRs and the effective implementation of corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers (REs), discipline engineers, the Contractor’s QA/QC team, and the client on all quality-related matters.
• Provide technical support and guidance to site inspectors to enhance quality monitoring effectiveness.
• Participate in progress, technical, and quality-focused meetings.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• A minimum of 7 to 12 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) specifically for highways and road construction projects.
• Prior experience working with engineering supervision consultants in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of highway materials, established QA/QC procedures, essential test requirements, and adherence to international standards.
• Proven experience working on large-scale infrastructure or expressway projects.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and coordination skills.

Required Skills

• Quality Management System (QMS) implementation and monitoring.
• Proficiency in QA/QC procedures and methodologies.
• Expertise in highway materials and their properties.
• Familiarity with international standards such as ASTM, AASHTO, and BS.
• Comprehensive understanding of roadworks, earthworks, drainage, and utilities.
• Knowledge of pavement layers and asphalt works.
• Experience with structural quality control related to highways.
• Proficiency in material testing and verification.
• Experience in managing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Corrective Action Reports (CARs).
• Ability to maintain detailed inspection logs and test reports.
• Strong report writing capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective coordination and stakeholder management skills.

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires a minimum of 5-10 years of experience. The company is WSP in the Middle East.