Senior Engineer - Quality

About AECOM

AECOM is a global leader in infrastructure consulting, dedicated to creating better communities by improving transport, energy, water access, and urban development. Our teams of over 50,000 professionals worldwide deliver transformative projects that serve public and private sector clients, embracing innovation, sustainability, and resilience across the project lifecycle.

Role Overview

The Senior Quality Engineer will spearhead the adoption and upkeep of the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure that all roads and infrastructure initiatives meet contract obligations, technical regulations, and quality benchmarks. The position involves leading quality assurance/control tasks, performing audits and inspections, tracking key performance indicators, and fostering continuous enhancement throughout the program.

Key Duties

• Implement and oversee the Programme Quality Management System in collaboration with the Public Works Authority (PWA) and relevant stakeholders.
• Supervise design and construction phases to ensure alignment with contract specifications and quality standards.
• Arrange and conduct quality audits, site inspections, handle non-conformance reports, and ensure timely corrective action closure.
• Evaluate quality patterns, diagnose root causes, and suggest preventive and process improvement initiatives.
• Track program KPIs and manage the quality dashboards, spreadsheets, reports, and presentations.
• Coordinate efforts among various departments, senior project managers, area teams, and contractors to enforce quality procedures and reporting.
• Advance knowledge sharing, capture lessons learned, and implement global best practices within the program.
• Provide expert technical advice, mentoring, and training support to staff and project teams.
• Ensure consistent adherence to quality principles across infrastructure projects.
• Complete any additional tasks assigned by management.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Preferably hold chartered status or professional registration.
• Bring 20 or more years of postgraduate professional experience.
• Have at least 10 years of pertinent experience in quality assurance, control, or management within infrastructure projects.
• Extensive experience in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, particularly Qatar, dealing with significant roads and infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in QMS execution, quality auditing, non-conformance report management, KPIs monitoring, and driving continual improvement.

Additional Information

AECOM requires all new hires to participate in an in-person onboarding session at an AECOM office as a mandatory condition of employment. We are deeply committed to a secure and reliable recruitment process and treat fraudulent hiring activities seriously.

Employee Benefits

Depending on your employment status, you may be eligible for comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, paid leaves, voluntary benefits, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, travel insurance, retirement savings, and stock purchase plans. We promote a workplace culture of respect, collaboration, and community support fostering professional growth and career development.

Commitment to Equality

As an equal opportunity employer, AECOM values your potential and strives to provide a supportive environment for you to thrive. All applicant information is handled confidentially per Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines.