Quality Manager - Bridges

Role Overview

Quality Manager – Bridges at AtkinsRéalis. The role is based on-site and in client-facing environments supporting multidisciplinary projects.

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 a global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Role Purpose

Lead quality assurance initiatives across multidisciplinary road and highway projects. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, drive continuous improvement, and support project delivery excellence both on-site and in client-facing environments.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Leadership & Integrated Management System

• Lead the implementation and maintenance of the Integrated Management System (IMS) for road and highway projects.
• Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001, contractual specifications, employer's requirements, and relevant authority standards.
• Act as the Quality Management Representative for site operations.

Site Quality Management – Roads

• Oversee QA/QC activities for earthworks, subgrade, and embankments.
• Oversee QA/QC activities for asphalt and pavement works (flexible and rigid pavements).
• Oversee QA/QC activities for drainage, utilities, and road corridors.
• Oversee QA/QC activities for road furniture, signage, and traffic management systems.
• Ensure Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and Work Procedures are approved and effectively implemented.
• Monitor material approvals, laboratory testing, and site inspections in line with authority and project requirements.

Audits, Compliance & Improvement

• Plan and conduct internal audits, vendor audits, and support external, client, and authority audits.
• Lead non-conformance management, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective and preventive action implementation.
• Track and report quality KPIs, trends, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineers, Contractors, and Site Teams.
• Act as the primary point of contact for quality matters with clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies (RTA, ADM, DMT, MoEI as applicable).
• Provide quality consultancy and advisory services to clients on road project quality systems and compliance.

Training & Capability Building

• Deliver quality training and mentoring to project and site teams on quality standards and procedures.
• Deliver quality training on road construction quality best practices.
• Deliver quality training on quality tools (RCA, FMEA, Six Sigma concepts).
• Promote a proactive quality culture across project teams and contractors.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
• 20+ years of quality management experience within Bridges projects.
• Proven experience managing site-based quality operations on large-scale road or transportation projects.
• Strong consultancy and client-facing background, preferably within engineering consultancy environments.
• Experience working with UAE or regional road authority standards is an advantage.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS and IMS).
• In-depth knowledge of ISO standards and construction quality practices.
• In-depth knowledge of road and highway construction methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in quality tools such as RCA, FMEA, audits, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, site-based environment.

Additional Information

• Worker Type: Employee
• Job Type: Regular
• 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.