Quality Engineer

About the Role

WSP Middle East is seeking a Quality Engineer to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves supporting the supervision team to ensure 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 working 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 the Contractor’s Quality Control procedures, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and material submissions.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, and international standards such as ASTM, AASHTO, and BS.
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and quality walkthroughs on-site.
• Oversee quality aspects of roadworks, earthworks, drainage, utilities, pavement layers, asphalt works, and structures related to the highway.
• Verify material testing results and laboratory reports, ensuring all tests are performed according to standards.
• Monitor workmanship quality and identify any non-conformities or deviations.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain detailed and accurate quality records, including Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Corrective Action Requests (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 implementation of 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in a relevant quality engineering role.
• Demonstrated experience working on consultant-side supervision teams in the Middle East.
• Strong technical knowledge of roads, highways, and construction materials.
• Proficiency in Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) processes.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, offering an opportunity to contribute to significant highway construction projects within a professional consulting environment.