QC Engineer - Construction
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About the Role
NAFFCO Careers seeks a detail-oriented Quality Control Engineer to implement and maintain on-site quality systems for construction projects. The role involves inspections, non-conformance management, and coordination with site teams to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory standards.
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Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain quality plans, ITPs, checklists and records to meet contract, specification and standards
- Conduct scheduled and ad hoc inspections of materials, workmanship and installations; record findings and issue NCRs
- Plan and witness critical inspections and tests with site teams and subcontractors
- Coordinate material approvals, review supplier documentation, and verify traceability and compliance
- Lead root cause analysis and CAPA for defects, monitor effectiveness, and close actions
- Maintain clear, auditable quality documentation for reports, NCRs, punch lists, progress reports and handover
- Support site inductions and toolbox talks on quality requirements and acceptance criteria
- Support quality audits, client inspections and third party certification; implement actions and track closure
- Partner with design, planning and site management to build quality into programme planning and minimise rework
Requirements
- 3 7 years of quality control/assurance experience on construction projects
- Strong knowledge of construction processes, inspections, materials testing, ISO 9001, and local building regulations
- Experience creating inspection/test plans, issuing NCRs, and managing corrective actions
- Proficient with quality/document control systems and Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building Surveying or related discipline
- Formal quality qualification (e.g., NEBOSH, CQI/IRCA ISO 9001 lead auditor) is desirable
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Job Overview
- We are seeking a detail oriented, proactive Quality Control Engineer to implement and maintain on site quality systems and help ensure works meet contractual, regulatory, and company standards.
Essential Job Functions
- Implement and maintain quality plans, ITPs, checklists and records to meet contract, specification and standards.
- Conduct scheduled and ad hoc inspections of materials, workmanship and installations across all trades; record findings and issue NCRs as required.
- Plan and witness critical inspections and tests with site teams and subcontractors, ensuring hold points and audit evidence are retained.
- Coordinate material approvals, review supplier documentation, and verify traceability and compliance before installation.
- Lead root cause analysis and CAPA for defects, monitor effectiveness, and close actions promptly.
- Maintain clear, auditable quality documentation for reports, NCRs, punch lists, progress reports and handover.
- Support site inductions and toolbox talks on quality requirements and acceptance criteria; promote continuous improvement.
- Support quality audits, client inspections and third party certification; implement actions and track closure.
- Partner with design, planning and site management to build quality into programme planning and minimise rework and defects.
Required Skills & Experience
- 3–7 years in quality control/assurance on construction projects, with exposure to structural, MEP and finishing trades.
- Strong knowledge of construction processes, inspections, materials testing, ISO 9001, and local building regulations.
- Experience creating inspection/test plans, issuing non conformance reports, and managing corrective actions to closure.
- Clear report writing skills, strong attention to detail, and factual evidence for clients and stakeholders.
- Proficient with quality/document control systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); project management/ERP is a plus.
- Clear communicator who can work with subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams; highly organised and able to prioritise on site.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Formal quality qualification or training (e.g. NEBOSH, CQI/IRCA ISO 9001 lead auditor, or equivalent) is desirable.
- Experience with materials testing procedures and familiarity with laboratory reporting is preferred.
Minimum Requirement
- Typically requires a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience on construction projects, demonstrating practical QC/QA delivery, strong documentation practices and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams to achieve compliant project outcomes.
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