QA/QC Engineer (Buildings Project)

About the role

Khatib & Alami is looking for an experienced QA/QC Engineer to join its Consultancy Supervision Team in Dubai. The role involves monitoring and implementing quality assurance and control procedures across building construction projects, ensuring that all works comply with approved drawings, specifications, standards and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities for compliance with drawings, specifications, method statements and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Review and assess contractors' QA/QC procedures, quality plans, ITPs, method statements and material submittals.
• Conduct on‑site inspections, verify that works meet approved quality requirements and coordinate material testing.
• Manage Material Inspection Requests (MIRs), Inspection Requests (IRs), test reports and quality records.
• Identify non‑conforming work, initiate corrective and preventive actions, and ensure timely closure of NCRs and observations.
• Verify that construction materials are approved and meet project specifications and relevant standards.
• Monitor testing and commissioning activities and maintain required quality documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, testing, NCRs, observations and related correspondence.
• Coordinate with site engineers, discipline engineers, contractors and project management to resolve quality issues.
• Participate in quality audits and support the implementation of the project’s Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality requirements, UAE regulations and international standards.
• Prepare regular quality reports and recommend continuous improvement actions.

Required profile

• Minimum 8 years (96 months) of experience in construction QA/QC, preferably on building projects.
• Strong knowledge of Dubai Municipality regulations, UAE construction standards and international quality standards.
• Proven ability to review and manage QA/QC documentation, ITPs, NCRs and testing/commissioning processes.
• Excellent coordination skills with contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary project teams.

Required skills

• Material approvals
• Quality documentation
• Building construction inspection
• Quality Plans
• Testing and commissioning
• QA/QC procedures
• Construction quality management