QA/QC Engineer

Role Overview

QA/QC Engineer at Turner & Townsend, based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Company Overview

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services firm operating in over 130 countries. The company delivers major technical projects for global clients and is committed to making a difference by delivering better outcomes for clients, helping people realize their potential, and creating a prosperous society. The team is dynamic, innovative, client-focused, and supported by an inclusive and fun company culture.

Role Purpose

Ensure quality assurance and quality control across power and utilities infrastructure projects by monitoring contractor compliance, reviewing materials and workmanship, managing non-conformances, and maintaining accurate quality records and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Oversight & Compliance

• Monitor and oversee contractors' QA/QC activities, Quality Management Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and quality procedures to ensure compliance with project requirements, specifications, drawings, and applicable power and utilities standards.
• Monitor contractors' compliance with approved Quality Management Systems, relevant ISO standards, and applicable authority requirements.

Materials & Documentation Review

• Review and respond to Inspection Requests (IRs), Material Inspection Requests (MIRs), test reports, contractors' material submittals, test certificates, and manufacturer documentation to ensure materials and workmanship meet approved specifications and utility standards.
• Review and monitor the quality aspects of as-built documentation, handover dossiers, O&M manuals, test packs, and final quality records.

Non-Conformance & Issue Management

• Identify quality issues, non-conformances, and defects; monitor and track Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Site Observation Reports (SORs) through to close-out, ensuring appropriate corrective and preventive actions are implemented.

Audits & Site Activities

• Participate in quality audits, inspections, and site walks with the contractor, client, utility providers, authorities, and other project stakeholders.

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with engineering, construction, commercial, HSE, commissioning, operations, and project management teams to resolve quality-related matters and manage quality-related risks.

Records & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of inspections, testing, NCRs, quality observations, corrective actions, commissioning activities, and handover documentation in accordance with project requirements and utility authority procedures.
• Provide regular quality reports and updates to the PMC management team and client, including quality performance trends and outstanding issues affecting power and utilities infrastructure.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven track record in the same or similar QA/QC position.
• Construction-related degree is desirable.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is necessary.
• Consultancy experience is preferable.
• Local relevant QA/QC experience is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Good communication and analytical skills.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourages applications from all sectors of the community.