Design Quality Assurance Specialist

About the role

King Salman International Airport Development Company is looking for a Design Quality Assurance Specialist to support the DQA function across major aviation infrastructure projects. The role ensures that all design deliverables comply with regulatory requirements, international standards and project performance objectives while maintaining governance and technical excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct technical reviews of design submissions to verify compliance with approved standards and specifications.
• Support discipline managers in coordinating multidisciplinary design assurance reviews.
• Identify design risks, inconsistencies and compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance registers, review trackers and assurance dashboards.
• Assist with authority submissions and regulatory coordination processes.
• Ensure alignment with ISO 9001, SBC, GACA, ICAO and other applicable codes and standards.
• Contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives within the DQA function.
• Prepare structured reports and executive summaries on design quality performance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or related discipline).
• 3‑4 years of experience in design engineering, QA/QC or design assurance.
• Experience on large‑scale infrastructure or aviation projects is preferred.
• Strong understanding of international codes, standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency with BIM platforms and digital review systems is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, documentation and stakeholder coordination skills.

Required skills

• BIM platforms
• Digital review systems
• ISO 9001
• SBC standards
• GACA regulations
• ICAO standards