Quality Control Manager

Role Overview

Quality Control Manager at AtkinsRéalis, leading all quality assurance and quality control activities for a large-scale development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Company Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together with industry partners, clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Role Purpose

Establish, implement, and maintain project quality management systems to ensure construction activities comply with contract requirements, project specifications, international standards, and regulatory requirements. Drive quality excellence throughout the project lifecycle, from design review and construction supervision to testing, commissioning, and final handover, working closely with the Client, Consultant, Contractors, and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management Systems

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with project requirements and international standards.
• Lead and manage all Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) activities across the project.
• Review and approve contractor Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and quality procedures.

Compliance & Verification

• Ensure construction works comply with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and relevant codes and standards.
• Verify compliance with applicable local regulations, Saudi standards, and international quality requirements.
• Review material submittals, mock-ups, samples, and factory inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications.

Inspections & Testing

• Manage the inspection and testing process for civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and specialist systems.
• Conduct routine quality audits, site inspections, and surveillance activities to verify implementation of quality requirements.
• Coordinate with laboratory testing agencies to ensure proper testing of materials and workmanship.

Supervision & Leadership

• Supervise and coordinate quality engineers, inspectors, laboratory personnel, and specialist consultants.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to project quality personnel.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence across all project stakeholders.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor contractor quality performance and ensure compliance with approved quality management procedures.
• Monitor quality-related KPIs and prepare regular performance reports for project management and clients.
• Ensure Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Site Observation Reports (SORs), and Corrective Action Requests (CARs) are properly issued, tracked, and closed.

Issue Resolution

• Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support the review and approval of contractor payment applications related to quality compliance.

Coordination & Documentation

• Participate in progress meetings, technical reviews, and coordination workshops.
• Manage snagging, de-snagging, testing, commissioning, and project handover activities.
• Ensure all project documentation, inspection records, and quality reports are properly maintained and archived.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or Construction Management is preferred.
• Certification as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Minimum 15+ years of overall experience in quality management within the construction industry.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a Quality Control Manager or Quality Manager role on major building projects.
• Proven experience in large-scale buildings, convention centers, hotels, resorts, mixed-use developments, and hospitality projects.
• Experience in site supervision consultancy projects is highly preferred.
• Previous experience working in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, QA/QC procedures, and construction quality standards.
• Extensive experience with international codes and standards including ISO 9001 and industry best practices.
• Familiarity with Saudi building regulations, approval requirements, and GCC construction standards.
• Strong understanding of civil, structural, architectural, and MEP construction processes.
• Experience managing testing and commissioning quality requirements for complex developments.
• Ability to review and evaluate technical documents, specifications, and construction methodologies.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proficiency in quality management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Additional Information

Employment Details

• Worker Type: Employee
• Job Type: Regular

Benefits

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