Job Title
QA/QC Engineer (Civil & Structural)
Location
Qatar (site-based)
Employment Type
Long-term project assignment
Company Overview
An international engineering and construction organisation delivering large-scale energy, oil and gas, and petrochemical projects. The company operates on complex greenfield and brownfield developments, providing multidisciplinary project exposure in challenging environments.
Role Overview
The QA/QC Engineer (Civil & Structural) will manage and oversee quality assurance and quality control activities for civil and structural works on major process plant projects. The role includes supervision of inspection teams, implementation of QA/QC procedures, and support for construction, testing, and commissioning activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support contractors in preparing and submitting QA/QC documentation including ITPs, QCPs, MARs, and other records in line with the construction programme
- Assist in review and approval of quality management, engineering, and procurement documents
- Ensure implementation of project QA/QC requirements at site and supplier/subcontractor locations in compliance with project specifications
- Organise and participate in pre-activity review meetings, quality walkthroughs, and weekly QA/QC meetings
- Conduct on-site and off-site surveillance and inspections of civil and structural works
- Identify non-conformances and direct contractors on corrective and preventive actions
- Initiate and manage NCRs, including follow-up on root cause analysis and timely close-out
- Monitor material test certificates, construction records, and traceability documentation
- Verify implementation of preservation management systems
- Maintain inspection and test equipment registers and calibration records
- Ensure systems and processes are in place to track inspection and test status and perform statistical analysis of civil works such as fill material, earthworks, concrete, and grouts
- Monitor KPIs and performance of personnel and special processes related to the discipline
- Participate in internal and external audits, including vendor, supplier, and subcontractor audits
- Supervise and coordinate civil and structural discipline inspectors
- Provide technical guidance and report quality issues to functional supervision
- Work on construction sites under varying climatic conditions
- Comply with project safety requirements and promote a strong safety culture
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a recognised institution
- Certified QMS Lead Auditor (IRCA or equivalent)
- Professional memberships or certifications with recognised international institutions (ASQ-CMQ&OE, MCQI-CQP, ICE, ASCE, or similar) are desirable
- Extensive experience in QA/QC civil and structural works on major oil and gas, petrochemical, or process plant projects
- Proven experience on large greenfield or brownfield projects with responsibility for civil and structural QA/QC
- Strong knowledge of QA/QC processes, testing requirements, and acceptance criteria
- Familiarity with international standards and codes including QCS, ACI, AISC, BS, EN, ISO, ASTM, or equivalent
- Hands-on experience with civil works including survey, earthworks, concrete, grouting, foundations, pipe racks, buildings, architectural works, pavements, and roadworks
- Experience managing QA/QC teams and coordinating inspection and testing activities
- Ability to resolve complex QA/QC issues and disputes arising from technical interpretations
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments