Senior Quality Assurance Quality Control Engineer

Overview

Land Sterling Dubai is seeking an experienced Senior QA/QC Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and overseeing all QA/QC inspections and quality assurance activities in line with the approved project scope. This role includes implementing and monitoring project-specific QA/QC procedures, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and reporting requirements. The candidate will also review and validate inspection reports, snag lists, WIRs, MIRs, and handover documentation prior to submission to the Client, ensuring full compliance with contractual and regulatory standards.

• Establish, implement, and monitor project-specific QA/QC procedures, inspection plans, and reporting formats
• Review and verify Work Inspection Requests (WIR) and Material Inspection Requests (MIR) submitted by contractors to ensure compliance with approved specifications
• Ensure no works proceed on site without approved WIRs, MIRs, and relevant drawings
• Conduct inspections of completed works and major finishing elements in line with approved inspection plans
• Identify quality risks, non-conformities, and potential workmanship issues and report them to the project team
• Coordinate snagging and de-snagging inspections and ensure timely closure of observations
• Review inspection reports, snag lists, and quality documentation prior to submission to the Client
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and yearly QA/QC reports summarizing inspections, quality findings, non-conformities, and overall quality performance
• Liaise with the Client and Consultant as the primary point of contact for all quality-related matters
• Attend project review meetings, site coordination meetings, and handover meetings as required
• Provide technical guidance and quality oversight to QA/QC Engineers and Inspectors
• Support project close-out activities and handover documentation related to QA

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC procedures, inspection processes, and quality documentation including WIRs and MIRs
• Minimum 8 - 14 years of experience in the Construction industry
• Conversant with international quality standards such as ISO 9001
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills

• Leadership
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Public speaking
• Teamwork
• Experience in QA/QC activities on projects
• Ability to prepare, review, and implement Project Quality Management Plans
• Good understanding of quality documentation, inspections, and reporting requirements
• Local project experience with familiarity with applicable regulations and standards