Senior Quality Specialist

About the Role / About the Job
In a world of possibilities, this is your chance to pursue a fulfilling career. Imagine working with exceptional people in a culture that values individuals, embraces agility, and fosters growth. This role as a Senior Quality Specialist offers the opportunity to thrive and achieve your full potential while being part of a team that redefines what’s possible.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of project-level Quality Management Systems in accordance with ISO 9001, the company’s requirements, and applicable client and contractual requirements.
• Develop, review, and update project quality plans, procedures, work instructions, inspection and test plans, forms, and related quality documentation.
• Monitor project activities to verify compliance with approved quality procedures, technical specifications, applicable standards, and contract requirements.
• Conduct and support internal, project, supplier, and subcontractor quality audits and surveillance activities.
• Prepare audit reports, document findings, track corrective actions, and verify the effective and timely closeout of identified issues.
• Maintain project quality records, including Non-Conformance Reports, Corrective Action Requests, audit findings, inspection records, quality observations, and performance metrics.
• Review and evaluate Non-Conformance Reports and support project teams in conducting root-cause analyses and developing appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Review contractors’ and subcontractors’ quality plans, procedures, inspection and test plans, method statements, material submittals, and other quality-related documentation.
• Monitor contractor and supplier quality performance and report areas of noncompliance or potential quality risk to project management.
• Coordinate quality-related activities with engineering, construction, procurement, safety, contracts, project controls, and other project functions.
• Participate in project meetings and provide technical guidance regarding quality requirements, procedures, risks, and compliance matters.
• Prepare regular quality reports, dashboards, trend analyses, presentations, and management review inputs.
• Support quality management reviews and assist in establishing quality objectives, performance indicators, and improvement initiatives.
• Identify quality trends and recurring issues and recommend practical actions to improve project performance.
• Support the preparation and delivery of quality awareness and procedure-specific training to project personnel.
• Provide guidance and technical support to project personnel regarding Quality Management System requirements and quality best practices.
• Verify that products, materials, services, and completed work comply with approved quality requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal departments on quality-related matters.
• Support client and third-party audits and assist with the preparation, coordination, and closeout of audit requirements.
• Support the continual improvement of the Quality Management System and project quality performance.
• Perform other quality-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 17 years of related experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, quality control, or quality management within engineering, construction, infrastructure, or a similar project environment.
• Quality certification such as an IRCA-approved ISO 9001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or an equivalent recognized quality certification.
• Proficiency in Arabic, both written and spoken.
• Extensive working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, quality assurance principles, and quality control processes.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining project-level Quality Management Systems.
• Extensive experience conducting internal, project, supplier, and subcontractor audits and surveillance activities.
• Experience managing Non-Conformance Reports, Corrective Action Requests, audit findings, root-cause analyses, and corrective and preventive actions.
• Strong knowledge of applicable quality standards and specifications, including relevant ISO, ASME, ANSI, ASTM, and client requirements.
• Experience reviewing project quality plans, procedures, inspection and test plans, method statements, technical specifications, drawings, and inspection records.
• Ability to evaluate contractor and supplier quality documentation and monitor quality performance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and risk-assessment skills.
• Ability to identify quality trends, assess risks, and recommend effective corrective and improvement actions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear technical reports and formal project correspondence.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to conduct meetings, deliver presentations, and provide quality-related training.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Visio.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent commitment to quality and compliance.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and support to quality personnel and other project team members.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites as required.