Associate Director - Quality Assurance
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About the Role
Mace is seeking an Associate Director of Quality Assurance for a large airport project in Riyadh. You will lead pre-award quality reviews, ensure compliance with specifications and standards, and coordinate with procurement and legal teams.
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Responsibilities
- Lead pre award quality review of contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
- Validate that latest specifications, drawings, codes and revision levels are correctly referenced.
- Confirm inspection levels (IL1–IL4) are properly defined and aligned with the Approved Critical Material List.
- Verify inclusion of required clauses for FAT, ITP, IAP, MRB, NCR and escalation timelines.
- Ensure RFP quality commitments, QA/QC checklists, and supplier pre qualification requirements are incorporated into final contracts.
- Confirm traceability, certification (BS EN 10204) or equivalent, and special process requirements are contractually stated.
- Maintain compliance matrix tracking pre award review findings.
- Coordinate with Procurement, Legal, Technical, and SQM teams to resolve quality gaps before award.
- Approve quality compliance sections prior to issuance of No Objection Letter (NOL).
- Provide leadership oversight to PMIS quality analysts and ensure consistency in review standards.
Requirements
- Minimum 10–15 years of experience in Quality Management, Supplier Quality, or Contract Quality Review within major infrastructure, aviation, or EPC projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Industrial) or related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and international material certification standards.
- Professional certifications preferred (Lead Auditor ISO 9001, ASQ CQE, PMP).
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Project Overview
- This is an opportunity to work on a large new build airport that will set a global benchmark for aviation experience and aims to attract 120 million passengers by 2030 in Saudi Arabia.
You’ll Be Responsible For
- Lead pre award quality review of contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders (Indirect & Direct PO).
- Validate those latest specifications, drawings, codes and revision levels are correctly referenced.
- Confirm inspection levels (IL1–IL4) are properly defined and aligned with the Approved Critical Material List.
- Verify inclusion of required clauses Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Inspection & Test Plan (ITP), Inspection Assignment Package (IAP), Manufacturing Record Book (MRB), Non Conformance Reporting (NCR) & escalation timelines and Source inspection requirements
- Ensure RFP quality commitments, QA/QC checklists, and supplier pre qualification requirements are incorporated into final contracts.
- Confirm traceability, certification (BS EN 10204) or equivalent, and special process requirements are contractually stated.
- Maintain compliance matrix tracking pre award review findings. Coordinate with Procurement, Legal, Technical, and SQM teams to resolve quality gaps before award.
- Approve quality compliance sections prior to issuance of No Objection Letter (NOL).
- Provide leadership oversight to PMIS quality analysts and ensure consistency in review standards.
- Develop and maintain contract quality review checklist and governance controls.
- Provide technical expertise while supporting Mace’s net zero carbon transition.
You’ll Need To Have
- Minimum 10–15 years of experience in Quality Management, Supplier Quality, or Contract Quality Review within major infrastructure, aviation, or EPC projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Industrial) or related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and international material certification standards.
- Professional certifications preferred (Lead Auditor ISO 9001, ASQ CQE, PMP).
- Strong analytical, contractual interpretation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
Our Values
- Safety first Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment.
- Client focus Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
- Integrity Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
- Create opportunity For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.
Additional Information
- Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.
- We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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