Head of QA/QC

Guildhall is currently seeking for an experienced Head of QA/QC to join one of the Middle East's most prestigious infrastructure developments. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting the project's quality strategy, establishing and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS), leading multidisciplinary QA/QC teams, and ensuring compliance with project specifications, contractual requirements, and international quality standards across all construction packages.

Key Responsibilities:

• - Provide strategic leadership for all Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities across the project.
• - Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management System (QMS).
• - Lead, mentor, and manage QA/QC managers, engineers, inspectors, and quality personnel.
• - Ensure compliance with project specifications, contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and international quality standards.
• - Oversee inspections, testing, audits, surveillance activities, and quality reporting across all project packages.
• - Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, material submittals, and quality documentation.
• - Collaborate with the client, consultants, subcontractors, and project leadership to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
• - Monitor NCRs, root cause analyses, corrective and preventive actions, and ensure timely close-out.
• - Foster a proactive quality culture and champion best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• - Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.
• - Minimum 15 years' QA/QC experience on major infrastructure or heavy civil construction projects.
• - Proven experience as a Head of QA/QC, Lead QA/QC, or QA/QC Manager on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• - Strong experience in one or more of the following: (1) TBM Tunnelling, (2) Underground Stations, (3) Elevated Viaducts, (4) Precast Yards / Manufacturing Facilities
• - Previous rail, metro, or high-speed rail project experience is highly desirable.
• - In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and international construction quality standards.
• - Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary quality teams across complex EPC or major infrastructure projects.
• - Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and decision-making skills.
• - Experience working with international contractors and multidisciplinary project teams is preferred.