Lead QA/QC activities for civil and structural works across power project sites.
Develop, implement, and monitor project-specific Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures.
Review project specifications, drawings, BOQs, method statements, ITPs, and applicable codes to establish quality requirements.
Prepare, review, and implement Inspection and Test Plans, Method Statements, Quality Control Plans, and checklists for civil activities.
Inspect civil works including excavation, earthworks, foundations, reinforcement, formwork, concrete, structural works, masonry, waterproofing, roads, drainage, cable trenches, and finishing works.
Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and approved materials.
Coordinate with consultants, clients, subcontractors, construction teams, and testing laboratories for inspections, testing, and quality approvals.
Review material submittals, technical data sheets, material certificates, manufacturer documentation, and test certificates for compliance with project requirements.
Ensure incoming construction materials are inspected and approved prior to use.
Coordinate and witness testing of concrete, soil, aggregates, reinforcement steel, asphalt, waterproofing materials, and other civil construction materials.
Monitor concrete works including mix design approval, batching, pouring, slump testing, temperature checks, cube sampling, curing, and compressive strength testing.
Ensure proper inspection and approval of reinforcement, embedded items, anchor bolts, formwork, foundations, and structural elements prior to concrete placement.
Conduct regular site inspections and identify defects, non-conformities, and deviations from approved requirements.
Raise, monitor, and close Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Site Observation Reports, and Corrective Action Requests.
Investigate quality issues and coordinate root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
Monitor subcontractor quality performance and ensure compliance with project quality requirements.
Review and approve subcontractor quality documentation, inspection requests, method statements, and test records as applicable.
Maintain complete and accurate quality records including inspection reports, test results, material approvals, NCRs, calibration certificates, and quality checklists.
Coordinate with surveying teams to verify levels, alignment, dimensions, coordinates, and setting-out requirements.
Ensure proper control of construction tolerances and dimensional accuracy.
Monitor calibration and validity of testing and measuring equipment used for quality inspections.
Coordinate with third-party laboratories for required material testing and ensure test results meet specified acceptance criteria.
Conduct quality audits of subcontractors, suppliers, laboratories, and site activities.
Participate in internal, client, consultant, and external quality audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
Review as-built drawings and quality documentation to ensure they accurately reflect completed works.
Monitor project quality KPIs and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly QA/QC reports.
Provide quality inputs during construction planning, procurement, material selection, and technical coordination meetings.
Coordinate with construction and engineering teams to resolve technical and quality-related issues.
Ensure proper documentation and traceability of inspections, approvals, materials, and testing throughout the project lifecycle.
Support project handover by compiling Quality Dossiers, Inspection Records, Test Certificates, Material Certificates, and other required documentation.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement measures to reduce defects, rework, wastage, and quality-related delays.
Mentor and guide QA/QC engineers, inspectors, and site quality personnel.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
Typically 7–10 years of relevant QA/QC experience, preferably in power, substation, EPC, infrastructure, or large-scale construction projects.
Strong experience in civil and structural quality control for power infrastructure projects.
In-depth knowledge of civil construction materials, methods, inspection procedures, and testing requirements.
Strong understanding of ITPs, Method Statements, Quality Plans, Inspection Requests, NCRs, and Corrective/Preventive Actions.
Experience with concrete works, foundations, structural works, earthworks, roads, drainage, cable trenches, waterproofing, and finishing works.
Good knowledge of relevant international standards and specifications such as ASTM, BS, ACI, ISO, or equivalent.
Experience reviewing material submittals, material certificates, laboratory test reports, and technical documentation.
Strong knowledge of concrete testing, soil testing, reinforcement inspection, formwork inspection, and other civil quality-control processes.
Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and third-party testing laboratories.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems is required; Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor certification will be an advantage.
Strong understanding of quality documentation, inspection processes, and project handover requirements.
Proficiency in MS Office and quality management/document-control systems.
Strong analytical, communication, coordination, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to identify non-conforming work and ensure effective corrective action and timely closure.
UAE/GCC project experience is preferred.