We are currently looking for an experienced QA/QC Manager – Civil to join our construction team in the UAE.
The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in high-rise buildings and major building projects, with a strong background working for reputable main contractors and managing the full quality function from project mobilization through completion and handover.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Plan (PQP) in line with contractual requirements, project specifications, approved procedures, and ISO standards.
- Lead and manage the project QA/QC team, including QA/QC Engineers and Inspectors.
- Ensure all construction activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and applicable codes and standards.
- Manage quality control activities for:
- Earthworks and excavation
- Piling and foundations
- Reinforced concrete structures
- Structural works
- Waterproofing
- Blockwork and masonry
- Plastering and screeding
- Architectural and finishing works
- Façade interfaces
- External works and related civil activities
- Review and monitor Method Statements, Inspection & Test Plans, Material Submittals, MIRs, WIRs, inspection requests, test reports, and quality records.
- Ensure all incoming materials are inspected, approved, tested, and properly documented prior to use.
- Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions, preventive actions, root-cause analysis, and timely closure of quality issues.
- Conduct regular site quality inspections, surveillance, internal audits, and quality assessments.
- Monitor subcontractor and supplier quality performance and ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Coordinate closely with Project Management, Construction, Engineering, Procurement, Commercial, Planning, HSE, MEP, consultants, clients, and subcontractors.
- Attend project quality meetings and resolve technical and quality-related issues with consultants and clients.
- Establish and monitor quality KPIs and prepare periodic quality reports for project and senior management.
- Control mock-ups, benchmark samples, first-work inspections, and workmanship approvals.
- Ensure testing and calibration requirements are properly implemented and maintained.
- Monitor concrete testing, reinforcement inspections, waterproofing tests, material testing, and other project-specific quality requirements.
- Manage snagging, de-snagging, final inspections, testing, commissioning interfaces, and project close-out activities.
- Ensure complete and accurate preparation of handover dossiers, inspection records, test certificates, warranties, as-built documentation, and final quality records.
- Drive continuous improvement and promote a strong quality culture across the project team.
Candidate Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum 15+ years of overall construction experience.
- Proven experience in a QA/QC Manager or senior quality leadership role.
- Strong background with main contractors is essential.
- Extensive experience in high-rise towers, residential, commercial, hospitality, mixed-use, or large-scale building developments.
- Strong understanding of civil, structural, architectural, and finishing works.
- Good knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
- Strong knowledge of ACI, ASTM, BS, EN, and relevant UAE construction standards and authority requirements.
- Hands-on experience in NCR management, audits, inspections, testing procedures, quality documentation, and project handover.
- Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage and develop a large QA/QC team in a fast-paced project environment.
- UAE/GCC experience is highly preferred.
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor / Internal Auditor certification or equivalent quality certification will be an advantage.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have successfully delivered complex high-rise projects from structural stage through architectural finishes and final handover.
