Senior Quality Assurance Manager

About the role

China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East (CSCEC ME) is seeking an experienced Senior QA/QC Manager to lead the quality function on a high‑profile, large‑scale construction project in Dubai. The role involves developing quality strategies, overseeing daily quality operations, and ensuring compliance with client, ISO and local standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the Project Quality Management Plan (PQMP) and related QA/QC procedures.
• Lead the project QA/QC team, coordinating day‑to‑day quality activities on site.
• Establish quality KPIs, monitoring systems and reporting mechanisms.
• Conduct regular site inspections, surveillance, audits and quality reviews.
• Review specifications, IFC drawings, method statements, material submittals and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Manage internal and external NCRs, corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee inspection and testing for civil, structural, architectural and finishing works.
• Coordinate with consultants, clients, subcontractors, laboratories and third‑party inspection agencies.
• Maintain QA/QC logs, calibration registers and document traceability systems.
• Lead internal audits and ensure ISO 9001 compliance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 15 + years of QA/QC experience on large‑scale construction projects with reputable main contractors.
• Proven experience in high‑rise, mega‑project environments and ISO 9001 implementation.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Required skills

• ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• Internal audit execution
• Material inspection and testing
• Method statements and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Non‑Conformance Report (NCR) management
• Quality documentation and reporting
• QA/QC procedures development