Director Quality Assurance Quality Control

About the role

We are seeking an accomplished QA/QC Director (Construction) to lead the company's Quality Assurance and Quality Control function across a portfolio of construction, infrastructure, and landscape projects. The successful candidate will develop and implement the organisation's quality strategy, ensure compliance with international standards and client requirements, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's Quality Management System (QMS), policies, procedures and quality standards.
• Ensure full compliance with client specifications, contractual obligations, local regulations and ISO 9001.
• Lead and manage QA/QC teams across multiple project sites and business units.
• Establish and monitor company‑wide quality objectives, KPIs and performance metrics.
• Oversee inspection and test plans (ITPs), quality plans, method statements and quality procedures.
• Lead internal and external quality audits, management reviews and certification activities.
• Investigate non‑conformities, conduct root‑cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Prepare executive‑level quality reports, dashboards and strategic recommendations for senior management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years progressive QA/QC experience in construction, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Professional certifications such as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, ASQ Certified Quality Manager or CCQM are highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of QMS, ISO 9001, Saudi construction regulations and construction quality standards.
• Proven experience leading quality audits, ISO certification processes and client compliance programmes.

Required skills

• Saudi construction regulations
• ISO 9001
• Quality audits
• Construction quality standards