Quality Site Manager

Position: Project Quality Manager

Location: UAE

Company Description

We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor. 

Job Description

As a Project Quality Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the overall Quality Assurance and Quality Control function for the project, ensuring that all project activities comply with contractual requirements, approved specifications, applicable standards and client expectations.

The role involves establishing and maintaining the project Quality Management System, managing discipline-specific QA/QC teams, monitoring subcontractor performance, driving continuous improvement and ensuring that quality requirements are integrated throughout construction, testing, commissioning and final handover.

The role offers significant exposure to all aspects of quality management within large-scale Data Centre construction projects, providing opportunities to develop multidisciplinary expertise across Mechanical, Electrical and CSA disciplines. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving project quality performance, strengthening technical and leadership capabilities, and progressing towards senior quality management responsibilities.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Report directly to the Project Manager during project execution, with functional reporting to the Regional Quality Manager to ensure alignment with regional quality objectives, standards and governance requirements.
• Develop, implement and maintain the Project Quality Management Plan, quality procedures, ITPs and project-specific quality documentation.
• Establish project quality objectives, KPIs, inspection requirements and reporting processes.
• Lead and manage Mechanical, Electrical and CSA QA/QC teams, ensuring effective coordination and consistent implementation of quality requirements.
• Coordinate with design, BIM, engineering, procurement and construction teams to integrate quality requirements throughout project delivery.
• Oversee material quality management, including approvals, receiving inspections, traceability, storage and preservation.
• Plan and conduct quality audits and assessments of external manufacturing facilities, suppliers and off-site fabrication workshops to verify compliance with project requirements.
• Oversee off-site fabrication quality, including welding, inspection, testing, material traceability and manufacturing documentation.
• Coordinate and attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for critical equipment and systems, ensuring compliance with approved specifications, inspection procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Monitor construction quality, inspections, testing and subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with construction and commissioning teams to ensure quality requirements are met during pre-commissioning, commissioning and integrated systems testing.
• Direct NCR management, root cause analysis and corrective actions, ensuring effective resolution and prevention of recurring issues.
• Lead quality audits, site surveillance and performance reviews, ensuring timely closure of findings and non-conformances.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants and third-party inspectors on all project quality matters.
• Monitor quality performance, identify emerging risks and report progress, KPIs and improvement initiatives to the Project Manager.
• Oversee quality documentation, inspection records, test certificates, punch lists and final handover dossiers.
• Provide technical guidance, supervise and develop QA/QC personnel, promoting competency and consistent quality practices.
• Ensure awareness and compliance of the QSP’s which are located and maintained in the Jones Engineering Group Quality Library.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, corrective actions and implementation of best practices.
• Escalate significant quality risks and issues that may impact project delivery, programme, cost or client satisfaction.
• Promote a proactive quality culture, ensuring collaboration, accountability and quality ownership across project teams and subcontractors.
  
  

Skills And Requirements

To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and qualifications:

• A Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 10–15 years of overall construction experience, with at least 5 years in a senior QA/QC management position.
• Proven experience managing quality functions on large-scale Data Centre or mission-critical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and CSA construction activities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ISO-9001 Quality Management Systems and construction quality management practices.
• Strong experience in developing and implementing Project Quality Plans, ITPs, method statements and quality procedures.
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary QA/QC teams and subcontractor quality performance.
• Strong knowledge of NCR management, root cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Experience in client/consultant coordination, quality audits and management reporting.
• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 9001) is preferred.
• Strong communications skills, both written and oral required.
  
  

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. Our company values work-life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs.

If you are ready to make a difference and be part of a growing industry, please submit your CV, along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. Recognising the contributions and respecting our people is core to our culture and values. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for roles.

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