Civil QA/QC Engineer

Description

Meraki Integrated Contracting is seeking a skilled QA&QC engineer with a heavy focus on construction and structural engineering projects. This position will report to Assistant GM-Technical.

Key roles & responsibilities

1. Quality monitoring & control
   Audit, monitor, and inspect all construction activities at site.
   Prepare weekly and monthly quality performance reports.
   Evaluate site performance and recommend corrective actions.
   Ensure implementation of project management and quality management requirements.
2. Quality documentation & system implementation
   Prepare and implement project quality management system documentation.
   Develop and maintain:
   Quality manual
   Project quality plan (PQP)
   QA/QC policies & procedures
   Method statements
   Inspection test plans (ITP)
   Activity checklists
   Supervise amendments and revisions of quality documents.
3. Submittals & technical review
   Review shop drawings, material submittals, and samples.
   Prepare and review quality procedures and observations.
   Verify contractor quality requirements in vendor documentation.
4. Inspection & testing
   Coordinate consultant inspections.
   Prepare and maintain:
   Work inspection requests (WIR)
   Material inspection reports (MIR)
   Concrete pour cards.
   Maintain certificates of compliance and test reports.
   Coordinate with third-party laboratories for cube test results.
5. Audit & compliance
   Handle internal and external audits on behalf of management.
   Document non-conformance reports (NCRs).
   Investigate non-conformances and ensure closure.
   Monitor effectiveness of quality management system and recommend improvements.
6. Vendor & factory quality assurance
   Conduct factory visits for material quality checks under production (as required).
   Ensure contractor/vendor quality compliance.
7. Coordination & communication
   Coordinate with subcontractors, civil & MEP teams, consultants, and clients.
   Schedule and attend quality management meetings.
   Report QA/QC activities to the project manager.
8. Creativity & innovation
   Proactively identify opportunities to improve construction quality processes and site efficiency.
   Develop innovative quality control methods to reduce rework and material wastage.
   Introduce digital tools, tracking systems, and data-driven reporting techniques for better monitoring.
   Suggest value engineering ideas while maintaining quality standards.
   Implement preventive quality measures rather than reactive corrections.
   Encourage continuous improvement culture within the project team.
   Stay updated with latest construction technologies, materials, and quality practices.
9. Continuous improvement & training
   Resolve quality issues related to product, process, and personnel.
   Provide training to site personnel.
   Promote a “Right First Time” culture.
   Provide technical assistance to architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.

Preferred traits

• Eye for detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to adapt to project demands.

Requirements

Work experience
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in building construction (mid-rise & high-rise projects).
Must have worked as a QA/QC engineer in at least 1-2 residential building projects from project initiation to handover.
Experience in handling quality documentation, inspections, audits, and coordination with consultants.

Software skills
AutoCAD
MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Benefits

Why join us?

You'll be part of a growing and professional team delivering high-impact infrastructure projects across the UAE. This is your opportunity to play a key role in streamlining procurement and driving project efficiency in a fast-paced contracting environment.