QA/QC Engineer

Role Overview

QA/QC Engineer at Alomar Holding Company (ACSC), a Saudi construction company delivering residential, commercial, and multi-storey building projects. The position is based in Riyadh and will be located in the Projects Department.

Company Overview

ACSC is a Saudi construction company delivering residential, commercial, and multi-storey building projects.

Role Purpose

The QA/QC Engineer will ensure that all construction works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, technical specifications, contract requirements, Saudi Building Code requirements, and ACSC quality standards. The role will oversee site inspections, material approvals, testing, non-conformance management, quality reporting, and coordination with consultants, clients, subcontractors, and internal project teams to reduce rework and improve project delivery quality.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management

• Implement ACSC's Quality Management System across assigned projects.
• Prepare, update, and monitor the Project Quality Plan.
• Prepare and review Method Statements in coordination with project and technical teams.
• Prepare, review, and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, contracts, and applicable Saudi Building Code requirements.
• Monitor quality performance and submit regular reports to the Project Department Manager.

Site Inspections and Quality Control

• Conduct daily inspections and quality walkthroughs across assigned project sites.
• Verify that executed works comply with approved drawings, specifications, approved material submittals, and workmanship standards.
• Raise, track, and follow up Inspection Requests.
• Attend inspections with consultants, clients, subcontractors, and relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor field and laboratory test results.
• Ensure materials are approved before use on site.
• Inspect structural, architectural, waterproofing, finishing, and MEP-related works.

Non-Conformance and Corrective Actions

• Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for non-compliant works or materials.
• Follow up on Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Coordinate with site and subcontractor teams to close observations within approved timelines.
• Identify recurring quality issues and recommend preventive measures.
• Request rework or corrective action for works that fail to meet approved requirements.

Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare weekly and monthly quality reports.
• Maintain inspection records, quality logs, material approvals, test reports, technical submittals, and NCR registers.
• Track inspection outcomes, consultant comments, and corrective-action closures.
• Prepare quality KPI reports and management summaries.

Coordination

• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Technical Office, consultants, clients, subcontractors, and approved laboratories.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with ACSC quality procedures and project requirements.
• Support project teams in resolving quality issues before they affect project cost, programme, or handover.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or architecture.
• Minimum 8 years of QA/QC experience in construction projects.
• Proven experience in villas, residential compounds, multi-storey residential buildings, or similar projects.
• Strong knowledge of the Saudi Building Code and relevant construction standards.
• Practical experience in concrete, blockwork, waterproofing, finishing, and MEP inspections.
• Experience dealing with consultants, clients, subcontractors, and testing laboratories.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification is preferred.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Prepare and review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and Method Statements.
• Manage NCR and CAPA processes.
• Inspect structural, architectural, waterproofing, finishing, and MEP works.
• Review material submittals, test reports, and technical approvals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel for quality reports and tracking logs.
• Knowledge of material approval procedures, laboratory testing, and consultant inspection requirements.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, including Odoo, is preferred.

Personal Skills

• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Confident personality with the ability to raise and manage quality issues professionally.
• Strong reporting, documentation, and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple project priorities.
• Strong time-management skills.

Additional Information

• Fluent Arabic communication skills required.
• Good English communication skills, including technical reporting and correspondence, required.
• Must be eligible to work in Saudi Arabia.
• Able to conduct regular site inspections, walk construction sites, access different work areas, and work in an active construction environment.
• Available to join within 30 days or less.