Quality Director

Role: Quality Director

Location: Riyadh KSA

Company Overview

Compass Project Consulting is an award-winning, dynamic, and respected project development consultancy, providing high-quality, value-for-money, and fully tailored services to clients across all sectors. As highly regarded project leaders and effective communicators, our Team at Compass has delivered numerous projects for some of the region's most ambitious and innovative change-makers. Our diverse and disciplined Team facilitates world-class project development solutions.

Our core values guide our decisions and constitute our culture, empowering us to perform at our highest level on behalf of our clients.

Drawing on our extensive delivery experience, industry-wide knowledge, and sophisticated project development tools, we facilitate the most proficient path toward project success, overcoming constraints and obstacles to deliver projects effectively and efficiently for our clients.

We lead project success stories.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a renowned organization known for its high-calibre experience in the region's built environment.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Quality Director who is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining the overall Quality Management System (QMS) for a large-scale stadium project. The role ensures that all construction activities, materials, and processes comply with contractual specifications, regulatory standards, and international quality benchmarks. The Quality Director drives a culture of quality excellence across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Project Quality Management Plan (PQMP).
• Establish and maintain the Quality Management System in line with ISO standards.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) activities across all disciplines.
• Approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and quality procedures.
• Oversee audits (internal and external) and ensure corrective/preventive actions are implemented.
• Monitor site inspections, testing, and material approvals.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and ensure timely closure.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, commissioning, and handover teams to maintain quality standards.
• Lead root cause analysis for quality issues and implement improvement strategies.
• Provide quality performance reports to senior management.
• Ensure subcontractors and suppliers comply with quality requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practices across the project.
• Lead and mentor the QA/QC team.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Professional certifications in Quality Management (e.g., ISO 9001 Lead Auditor).
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in quality management within major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience on large-scale or complex projects (stadium/infrastructure preferred).
• Strong knowledge of international quality standards and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary quality teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Why Join Compass

• Opportunity to lead a high-profile, technically complex project
• Work within a respected consultancy with strong regional credentials
• Collaborative environment with senior-level exposure
• Competitive package aligned with experience and market benchmarks

Application

To express your interest, please submit your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by a member of our Talent Acquisition team for further discussion.

Website: www.compass-pc.com

Insta: @compass_pc

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Compass Project Consulting is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.