Quality Engineer

Job Summary

Job Description

Overview

We are currently seeking a Quality Engineer (Site Operations) to join our growing team in the UAE. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that construction projects adhere to all quality control and quality assurance procedures on-site. The role involves collaborating closely with the site management team contractors and stakeholders to ensure compliance with specifications standards and regulations.

Your role

Quality Control

• Implement and monitor quality control processes for construction activities on-site ensuring that work is performed in accordance with approved plans drawings and specifications.

Inspection & Testing

• Perform site inspections and coordinate testing of materials equipment and processes to ensure compliance with quality standards. Record and report results accurately.

Non-Conformance Management

• Identify and document any deviations or non-conformance issues. Work closely with site teams to resolve quality-related issues and ensure corrective and preventive actions are taken.

Documentation

• Maintain clear accurate records of inspections tests reports and non-conformance issues. Prepare and submit regular quality control reports to project managers and senior management.

Collaboration with Contractors

• Liaise with contractors subcontractors and suppliers to ensure quality standards are met during construction and to resolve any quality-related concerns.

Audit & Compliance

• Support internal and external audits to ensure compliance with project specifications local regulations and international standards (e.g. ISO 9001).

Continuous Improvement

• Assist in identifying areas for improvement in quality processes and contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall quality of project delivery.

Client Liaison

• Ensure that all quality-related concerns from clients and stakeholders are addressed promptly and professionally. Support client inspections and reviews as required.

Training & Support

• Provide quality awareness training to site teams ensuring that all personnel are familiar with the projects quality requirements and procedures.

About you

Education

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Construction Engineering or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality engineering with at least 2-3 years of experience in site-based roles within construction projects in the UAE or GCC region.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) construction industry standards and ISO 9001.
• Experience with material testing site inspections and quality assurance processes.
• Familiarity with construction materials and their properties as well as inspection techniques.

Communication Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear and accurate reports. Strong interpersonal skills for liaising with site teams contractors and clients.

Problem Solving

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues propose solutions and follow through on implementation.

Attention to Detail

• High attention to detail and the ability to ensure compliance with quality standards across all aspects of the construction process.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management software (e.g. Procore Aconex etc.).

Language Skills

• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken). Arabic is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Quality Management (e.g. Six Sigma Lean or CQI).
• Knowledge of UAE construction regulations and industry standards.
• Experience with large-scale construction projects including commercial residential or infrastructure developments.
• Familiarity with sustainable construction practices and standards (e.g. LEED Estidama).

Key Attributes

Proactive

• Ability to take initiative and drive quality-related improvements on-site.

Collaborative

• Strong team player able to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams contractors and external stakeholders.

Adaptability

• Capable of working in a fast-paced dynamic environment and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

Commitment to Quality

• A passion for maintaining the highest quality standards and ensuring continuous improvement in all aspects of site operations.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance legal matters family care personal health fitness and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills expand your expertise and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender ethnic or national origin sexual identity and orientation age religion or disability but enriches itself through these differences.

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