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Freelance QA/QC Engineer – Construction, Closeout & Handover
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Freelance QA/QC Engineer – Construction, Closeout & Handover
Job Description
A Dubai-based project management and construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Freelance QA/QC Engineer for immediate placement across its projects in Dubai.
For the right candidate this could materialize into a full time position.
This is a freelance, site-based position requiring a detail-oriented engineer with practical experience in construction quality control, inspections, snagging, project closeout, and the formal handover of completed works.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct regular site inspections to verify that completed works comply with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, inspection and test plans, and applicable quality standards.
- Review and manage inspection documentation, including Work Inspection Requests (WIRs), Material Inspection Requests (MIRs), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Quality checklists, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Site observations, Snagging and de-snagging records, Punch lists and closeout trackers.
- Coordinate inspections with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and client representatives.
- Identify defective, incomplete, or non-compliant works and ensure that corrective actions are properly implemented and closed out.
- Carry out detailed snagging inspections and monitor the timely rectification of outstanding items.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, observations, approvals, rejected works, and closeout status.
- Monitor project quality performance and prepare regular QA/QC reports for the project management team.
- Review project handover and closeout documentation, including As-built drawings, Operation and Maintenance manuals, Testing and commissioning records, Warranties and guarantees, Authority approvals and completion certificates, Asset registers, Spare parts and specialist tools, Final inspection and h
- Coordinate with the project team to ensure that all quality-related deliverables are completed before practical completion and final handover.
- Support the preparation of handover dossiers and ensure that documentation is complete, properly indexed, approved, and submitted in accordance with project requirements.
- Assist in developing and improving project-specific quality control and closeout procedures.
Qualifications and Experience
- Has own Visa
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline.
- Relevant experience as a QA/QC Engineer within the construction industry.
- Demonstrable experience in project completion, snagging, de-snagging, closeout, and handover procedures.
- Good working knowledge of standard construction inspection and quality control forms and processes.
- Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, material submittals, and inspection requests.
- Strong understanding of construction quality standards and site inspection requirements.
- Previous experience working for a main contractor is preferred.
- UAE construction experience is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify incomplete, defective, or non-compliant works.
- Good reporting, document-control, coordination, and follow-up skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be practical, organised, and highly detail-oriented.
They must be comfortable working on active construction sites, managing large volumes of inspection and closeout information, and following outstanding items through to final closure.
Candidates with direct experience taking projects from the final construction stages through snagging, testing and commissioning, statutory approvals, completion, and client handover will be strongly preferred.
Location and Employment Type
Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time - Freelance Basis Term, on-site
Availability: Immediate or short-notice candidates preferred
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