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Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Overview

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's'a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions. We are looking for innovative, forward-thinking people who enjoy challenge and actively seek to develop and improve work processes.

Join us as a QA/QC Manager in our Transportation Project Delivery team and you will have the opportunity to contribute the delivery of an exciting multi-disciplinary Transportation project. You will lead the QA/QC functional group across all stages of the project lifecycle, including preliminary works, design, engineering, construction, testing & commissioning and hand over in collaboration with other functional leads within the organization, and in close coordination with the D&B Contractor, with focus on delivery and special emphasis on safety.

With such size, scope and scale, you'll have plenty of opportunities to keep yourself challenged and to grow your technical leadership skills.

Your role

  • The Project Quality Manager requires a strong background in site operations and consultancy services to head the QA/QC function of the PMCM Team and lead quality assurance initiatives across multidisciplinary projects. This role will ensure compliance with regulatory standards, drive continuous improvement, and support project delivery excellence both on-site and in client-facing environments. The duties have continuity through the complete lifecycle of the project, from engineering/design, temporary works until hand-over through construction and testing&commissioning, and provides leadership to achieve successful project delivery.
  • Act as the Quality Management Representative of the PMCM for site operations.
  • In coordination with the Head of Construction, manage construction supervision teams, including Resident Engineers, Discipline Engineers, Inspectors, and support staff.
  • Lead the implementation and maintenance of the Integrated Management System (IMS) for the Project.
  • Ensure full compliance with processes, procedures, regulations, specifications, employer's requirements, and relevant authority standards.
  • Ensure proper documentation and record management practices are maintained, ensuring complete traceability of the PMCM activities through definition and supervision of the required procedures.
  • Oversee QA/QC activities for the project across assets and disciplines.
  • Earthworks, subgrade, and embankments.
  • Ensure Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and Work Procedures are approved and effectively implemented.
  • Monitor material approvals, laboratory testing, and site inspections in line with authority and project requirements.
  • Plan and conduct internal audits, vendor audits, and support external/client/authority audits.
  • Lead non-conformance management, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective/preventive action implementation.
  • Track and report quality KPIs, trends, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineers, Contractors, and Site Teams.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for quality matters with (a) Clients and consultants, (b) Contractors and suppliers, and (c) Authorities and regulatory bodies.
  • Provide quality consultancy and advisory services to the other functional teams, other consultants, and client.
  • Deliver quality training and mentoring to project and site teams on: (a) Quality standards and procedures, (b) Construction quality best practices, (c) Quality tools.
  • Monitor project progress and identify potential risks, delays, and issues.
  • Promote a proactive quality, collaboration, team work and continuous improvement culture across project teams and contractors.
  • Prepare and present periodic project performance reports to senior management and clients.
  • Participate in project review meetings and executive-level presentations.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, authorities, and other stakeholders.
  • Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost optimization.
  • Escalate critical issues and provide strategic recommendations.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational governance and reporting requirements.
Quality Control & Assurance

Location

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-161837

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's Degree in Architectural, Civil Engineering, Quality Management, or a related discipline.
  • ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification (preferred).
  • Professional membership with a recognized engineering institution is preferred.
  • 15+ years of experience, with at least 10 on quality management within buildings and/or transportation projects.
  • Proven experience managing site-based quality operations on large-scale road or transportation projects.
  • Good leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS / IMS), ISO standards, construction quality practices, quality tools such as RCA, FMEA, audits, and continuous improvement techniques.
  • Strong consultancy and client-facing background, preferably within engineering consultancy environments.
  • Experience coordinating with contractors, consultants, and government authorities. Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills.
  • In depth knowledge of inspection and testing techniques with regard to temporary and permanent works.
  • Good engineering judgement, communication and technical reporting skills.
  • Strong ability on negotiation, conflict resolution, decision-making and problem-solving.
  • High level of organisation and commitment to your work.
  • Excellent personal organisational skills and team work.
  • Used to work in a fast-paced office environment combining construction supervision works and administration work.
  • Open to adapt to flexible working hours arrangements.
  • Experience working in the KSA or wider Middle East region is preferred.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Tax-free salary.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Annual leave balance.
  • Company gratuity scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus program.
  • Annual flight contribution.
  • Transportation & housing allowances.
  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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