Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses.

We are seeking an experienced Senior QA/QC Engineer – Civil to join the project team for the Qiddiya Training Academy project. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and implementing quality assurance and quality control procedures for civil and structural works, ensuring that construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project requirements.

The role requires strong experience in large-scale building and/or infrastructure projects, with the ability to manage QA/QC activities, coordinate with contractors and consultants, and ensure that all works are delivered to the required quality standards.

• Implement and monitor the project Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan and related procedures.
• Review and ensure compliance of civil and structural works with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and inspection and test plans (ITPs).
• Review material submittals, method statements, inspection requests, and technical documentation.
• Conduct inspections of civil works and ensure compliance with approved construction documents and project specifications.
• Monitor concrete works, structural works, finishes, waterproofing, earthworks, roads, and other civil activities as applicable.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and other disciplines to identify and resolve quality-related issues.
• Raise, monitor, and close Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and observations.
• Review and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure that all required inspections and testing are completed and properly documented.
• Review laboratory and material testing results and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain accurate QA/QC records, inspection reports, test results, and quality documentation.
• Participate in quality meetings, site inspections, audits, and progress meetings.
• Monitor the implementation of approved method statements and ITPs on site.
• Assist in identifying potential quality risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure that completed works are properly documented and support the preparation and review of as-built documentation.
• Promote a strong quality culture across the project and ensure compliance with applicable Saudi standards and project requirements.

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 10+ years of relevant experience partnered with Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10–12 years of relevant QA/QC experience, preferably on large-scale building, infrastructure, or mixed-use developments.
• Strong experience in civil and structural construction works.
• Previous experience working in a consultant, PMC, or supervision role is highly preferred.
• Experience with major projects in Saudi Arabia/GCC is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC procedures, ITPs, method statements, NCRs, inspections, and testing requirements.
• Good knowledge of relevant international standards, Saudi Building Code, project specifications, and construction quality requirements.
• Strong understanding of concrete, structural, architectural, earthworks, and other civil construction activities.
• Excellent communication, coordination, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple quality-related activities in a fast-paced project environment.

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma