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Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Role Purpose

Set up and run the project Quality Management System (QMS) from mobilization to handover—planning inspections/tests, controlling materials and workmanship, coordinating with authorities/consultant, and preventing rework—so the G+3 Category-3 building achieves first-time quality suited to Sharjah’s climate and logistics.


Key Responsibilities

   Quality Planning & Control

  • Prepare the Project Quality Plan (PQP), ITP matrix, checklists, hold/witness points, and traceability registers for civil, MEP, façade, and finishes.

  • Review and stamp Method Statements for constructability and compliance with specs and codes (ACI/BS/EN/ASTM/NFPA/IEC as specified).

  • Build a look-ahead quality schedule aligned to the baseline (WIR/MIR dates, tests, mock-ups).

   Materials & Submittals

  • Manage material submittals, samples, and mock-ups; ensure approved sources and certificates (steel mill certs, concrete mix designs, cable/test certificates, fire-rated doors, FA/FF approvals).

  • Control incoming materials (inspection, storage conditions, batch/heat numbers, expiry for chemicals/paints/adhesives).

   Inspections (WIR/MIR) & Site Surveillance

  • Civil/Structural: formwork line/level, rebar size/spacing/cover, couplers, embeds, pre-pour/strike checks; concrete slump/temperature and cube sampling; curing control.

  • Waterproofing & Wet Areas: substrate prep, laps/terminations, flood/dye tests, penetrations/firestopping.

  • Masonry/Plaster/Tiling: alignment, lippage, movement joints, falls to drains, grout and sealant quality.

  • Façade/Alu & Glass: anchors/fasteners torque logs, gasket/sealant application, weeps, hose/field tests (as specified).

  • Joinery/Paint: fire-door certificates & installation details, painting DFT/adhesion checks, moisture content.

  • MEP (HVAC/Elect/Plumbing/ELV/Fire): pressure/vacuum/duct leakage tests, insulation continuity, earthing/IR tests, lux & emergency duration tests, TAB spot checks, FA point-to-point and integrated cause-&-effect with pumps/lifts/fans.

  • Maintain daily surveillance reports and photo records for concealed works.

   Testing & Measurement (incl. Calibration)

  • Plan and witness tests: concrete cubes, soil/FDT (if any backfill), anchor pull-out, rebar/coupler checks, pump curves, PRV settings, hydrant/landing valve flow, water chlorination results, copper/fiber certification (Fluke/OTDR), sound/PA checks (as applicable).

  • Keep calibration log for gauges, meters, torque wrenches, test kits.

   Non-Conformance & Continuous Improvement

  • Raise NCRs, agree CARs/preventive actions, and track closure within SLA; analyze root causes to reduce rework.

  • Run quality toolbox sessions for supervisors (common defects, acceptance criteria, sample details).

    Documentation & Handover

  • Control RFI/MIR/WIR registers, test reports, checklists, redline as-builts, and O&M inputs.

  • Compile the QA Dossier for handover: approvals, certificates, test packs, warranties, as-builts, training records.

    Authorities & Consultant Interface

  • Coordinate SCD readiness (pump tests, FA cause-&-effect, emergency lighting), SEWA inspections/energization, Municipality quality checks, and any SRTA reinstatement quality sign-offs.

  • Ensure only approved materials/equipment are presented to authorities.

   HSE Interface (Quality-Critical)

  • Enforce quality-critical permits (hot work for welding, pressure testing, confined space for tanks/manholes).

  • Ensure mock-ups/field tests are executed safely with exclusion zones.

Weather & Traffic Considerations (Sharjah/UAE)

  • Heat & Humidity:

    • Enforce MOHRE summer midday break and plan pours/adhesive/painting works early morning/evening.

    • Monitor/record concrete temperature, increase curing measures (fogging/coverings), and protect rebar/forms from solar heat.

    • Adjust QA hold points for extended curing/drying of screeds, coatings, sealants, waterproofing, and grout.

    • Verify plant/electrical rooms ventilation for panels, batteries, pump controllers.

  • Dust/Sand:

    • Add pre-application clean-surface checks to ITPs (coatings, sealants, glazing, ELV terminations).

    • Keep ducts/pipes/cable trays sealed; require coil/ filter cleaning before T&C.

  • Occasional Rain/Coastal Influence:

    • Inspect roofs/balconies for drainage/overflow; re-check scaffolds/edge protection; weatherproof penetrations and external JBs; prefer corrosion-resistant fixings where specified.

  • Traffic & Logistics:

    • Quality-critical deliveries (switchgear, lifts, glass, pumps) to be off-peak with banksmen; arrange SRTA/Police permits if road occupation/cranes are needed.

    • Protect finished work during material movement; maintain clear inspection routes.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s/Diploma in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).

  • 7–10+ years QA/QC on UAE/GCC building projects (low/mid-rise).

  • Working knowledge of UAE Fire & Life Safety Code, SEWA standards, and project-specified codes (ACI/BS/EN/ASTM/NFPA/IEC).

  • Strong documentation skills (ITPs, checklists, NCR/CAR, test packs) and competent with AutoCAD mark-ups & MS Office.

  • English required; Arabic an advantage.

Tools & Test Equipment (Typical)

Slump cone & thermometer, cube molds, cover meter/rebar detector, torque wrench, DFT & adhesion testers, hygrometer/moisture meter, IR thermometer/thermal camera, anemometer/flow hood, manometer, lux & sound level meters, megger & earth tester, cable certifier (Fluke), OTDR, pressure/vacuum gauges, anchor pull-out kit, labelers, calibrated gauges.

Core Competencies

  • First-time-quality mindset & meticulous documentation

  • Cross-trade coordination and clear acceptance criteria

  • Root-cause analysis and pragmatic solutions

  • Authority/consultant liaison and inspection readiness

  • Coaching foremen/technicians on quality details

KPIs

  • ≥95% first-time pass on consultant/authority inspections.

  • NCR closure ≤ 7–14 days average; zero critical NCRs.

  • Concrete cube compliance ≥ target; water-tightness/flood tests pass on first attempt.

  • On-time QA dossier & as-builts accepted first submission.

  • Rework ≤ agreed % of direct man-hours; minimal DLP defects.

Job Detail
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Languages to be known : English, Hindi
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • City: Dubai
  • Job Category : Construction and Building Maintenance