Quality Assurance Manager

Overview

Your Role

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Assurance Management System in accordance with specifications and international standards.
• Establish project-wide quality processes, governance frameworks, audits, surveillance activities, and compliance assessments.
• Review contractor Quality Management Plans, Quality Procedures, Inspection and Test Plans, and Method Statements.
• Monitor quality across design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover stages.
• Manage audit findings, Non-Conformance Reports, Corrective Action Requests, Preventive Actions, and root cause analysis.
• Prepare quality dashboards and executive reports, and mentor quality engineers, inspectors, and project personnel.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A master's degree in Quality Management, Construction Management, or Engineering is preferred.
• At least 15 years of professional experience in construction quality assurance and quality management.
• At least 8 years as a Quality Assurance Manager on major building or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with major buildings, hospitality developments, mixed-use developments, commercial projects, or similar developments.
• Experience in site supervision consultancy, PMC, or engineering consultancy environments.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Experience developing project quality assurance frameworks and governance processes.
• Knowledge of construction methodologies, inspection procedures, testing requirements, and quality controls.
• Experience leading audits, compliance assessments, and certification activities.
• Familiarity with Saudi Arabian construction regulations and GCC project requirements.
• Proficiency with quality management systems, reporting software, and Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Qualifications

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer, ASQ, or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
• Experience on mega projects or large multidisciplinary developments is highly preferred.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Rewards and Benefits

• Benefits include tax-free salary, life and medical insurance, annual leave, a gratuity scheme, discretionary bonus, annual flight contribution, transportation, and housing allowances.
• The company provides an employee wellbeing program with access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

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