Quality Engineer

About the Role

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Quality Engineer to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves supporting the supervision team in monitoring, evaluating, and ensuring that all highway construction works adhere to project specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements. The position requires strong technical knowledge of roads/highways, materials, and QA/QC processes, along with experience on consultant-side supervision teams in the Middle East.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the project’s Quality Management System (QMS) in line with client and consultant standards.
• Review and approve Contractor’s Quality Control procedures, ITPs, method statements, and material submissions.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, and international standards (*, ASTM, AASHTO, BS).
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and quality walkthroughs on-site.
• Oversee quality aspects of roadworks, earthworks, drainage, utilities, pavement layers, asphalt works, and related structures.
• Verify material testing results, laboratory reports, and ensure all tests are performed as per standards.
• Monitor workmanship quality and highlight any non-conformities or deviations.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain detailed and accurate quality records, NCRs, CARs, inspection logs, and test reports.
• Prepare weekly and monthly QA/QC reports for internal and client review.
• Follow up with the contractor to ensure timely closure of NCRs and corrective actions.

Coordination and Communication

• Coordinate with Resident Engineers (REs), discipline engineers, the Contractor’s QA/QC team, and the client regarding quality issues.
• Provide technical support and guidance to site inspectors to enhance quality monitoring.
• Participate in progress, technical, and quality meetings.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in quality engineering.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of roads/highways, materials, and QA/QC processes.
• Experience working on consultant-side supervision teams, preferably within the Middle East region.

Application Information

WSP in the Middle East offers opportunities to work on projects globally. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.