Quality Assurance Manager – Construction & Fit-Out

About the role

A client in Dubai is looking for an experienced and meticulous Quality Assurance Manager. The role ensures that every construction and fit-out project meets strict brand guidelines, quality standards and specifications, implementing robust quality control so that cost-cutting measures never compromise quality. It is a critical position requiring deep expertise in construction and fit-out quality management, strong commercial awareness and the ability to enforce standards across all project phases.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and continuously improve quality assurance systems, processes and checklists for construction and fit-out projects.
• Ensure projects follow brand guidelines, approved designs, material standards and finish requirements from concept to handover.
• Monitor cost-saving and value-engineering measures so they do not compromise quality, workmanship or durability.
• Carry out site inspections, quality audits and progressive checks at key stages, and review and approve materials, mock-ups, samples, workmanship and finishes.
• Work with project managers, site engineers, contractors, consultants and design/operations teams, and represent the company in quality meetings with clients, consultants and authorities.
• Issue quality reports, lead root-cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions, and maintain accurate quality documentation and digital archives.
• Lead quality inductions, toolbox talks and training for site teams and subcontractors.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6-8 years of QA/QC experience in construction, fit-out or high-end interior fit-out, preferably in the UAE (Dubai experience strongly preferred).
• Proven track record of QA/QC on complex residential, commercial, hospitality or retail fit-outs, and of keeping quality intact during value engineering.
• Strong commercial acumen, understanding of project budgets and tender specifications.
• Valid UAE driving licence preferred, as frequent site visits are required.

Required skills

• Quality management systems, ISO 9001 and construction QA/QC best practices.
• Brand guideline enforcement, mock-up approvals, snagging and handover standards.
• Site inspection, auditing, snagging and non-conformance management.
• Technical report writing and documentation.