Senior QA/QC Engineer

Job Summary

Lead quality assurance and control activities on construction sites, ensuring compliance with project quality plans, statutory requirements, and CONQUAS standards. Collaborate with clients, consultants, and site teams to drive quality excellence and resolve defects.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on structural, architectural, and M&E materials and works to verify readiness for final inspections
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with method statements aligned with BCA’s Good Industry Practice and client approvals
• Prepare and implement Project Quality Plans on site to maintain quality standards
• Monitor and inspect materials and equipment to confirm they meet approved quality specifications
• Develop Method Statements and coordinate with Safety Team to conduct risk assessments per Authority requirements
• Liaise with relevant Authorities to secure all statutory approvals and compliance
• Supervise subcontractor performance across trades and ensure timely rectification of defects
• Identify and report non-conformance issues, issuing corrective action requests as needed
• Implement and maintain the QA/QC management system at the construction site
• Coordinate quality matters with client representatives and participate in internal and external quality audits
• Collaborate with site construction managers to assess and improve construction processes and procedures
• Conduct root cause analysis on quality issues and propose preventive measures
• Liaise with NDT companies to support project quality assurance activities
• Compile and hand over all quality control documentation for final project compliance with CONQUAS
• Execute quality control activities according to site-specific materials and Works Quality Plans
• Arrange and coordinate with BCA for CONQUAS/QM assessments, acting as the primary quality liaison with clients and consultants
• Address client defects during the Defect Liability Period promptly and effectively
• Work closely with site engineers and supervisors to ensure construction methods comply with CONQUAS specifications, providing guidance and training on quality protocols and rectifications

Required competencies and certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field
• Minimum 8 years of design and build experience in a QA/QC role within a building main contractor firm
• Strong knowledge of construction quality control and assurance principles
• BCA-Approved CONQUAS training or relevant quality certification such as ISO 9001:2015 in Quality Management Systems
• Proficiency in conducting quality audits and surveillances
• Understanding of construction productivity, sustainability, and QA/QC concepts

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Experience managing Quality Marks assessment processes or certifications is a significant advantage