Quality Engineer

Role Overview

Quality Engineer (Site Operations) at AtkinsRéalis, based in KSA. The role ensures that construction projects adhere to all quality control and quality assurance procedures on-site through collaboration with site management, contractors, and stakeholders.

Company Overview

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

Role Purpose

To implement, monitor, and maintain quality control and quality assurance procedures across construction activities on-site, ensuring compliance with approved plans, specifications, standards, and regulations while supporting continuous improvement and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Control & Compliance

• Implement and monitor quality control processes for construction activities on-site.
• Ensure that work is performed in accordance with approved plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Support internal and external audits to ensure compliance with project specifications, local regulations, and international standards including ISO 9001.

Inspection & Testing

• Perform site inspections and coordinate testing of materials, equipment, and processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Record and report results accurately.
• Maintain familiarity with construction materials and their properties, as well as inspection techniques.

Non-Conformance Management

• Identify and document any deviations or non-conformance issues.
• Work closely with site teams to resolve quality-related issues and ensure corrective and preventive actions are taken.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain clear, accurate records of inspections, tests, reports, and non-conformance issues.
• Prepare and submit regular quality control reports to project managers and senior management.

Stakeholder & Contractor Management

• Liaise with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure quality standards are met during construction.
• Resolve quality-related concerns with contractors.
• Ensure that all quality-related concerns from clients and stakeholders are addressed promptly and professionally.
• Support client inspections and reviews as required.

Continuous Improvement & Training

• Assist in identifying areas for improvement in quality processes.
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall quality of project delivery.
• Provide quality awareness training to site teams, ensuring that all personnel are familiar with the project's quality requirements and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in quality engineering.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in site-based roles within construction projects in the UAE or GCC region.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and construction industry standards.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001.
• Experience with material testing, site inspections, and quality assurance processes.
• Familiarity with construction materials and their properties.

Communication Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce clear and accurate reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills for liaising with site teams, contractors, and clients.

Problem Solving

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and follow through on implementation.

Additional Information

Employment Type

Employee, Casual

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 with 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.