Job Description

We are looking for a Lead Projects Quality Auditor (Saudi National) for a Global Construction Consulting Firm based in Riyadh.

Location – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Salary – 32,200 SAR/month

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Management from an accredited university.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience, including experience as a Quality Manager or Quality Auditor on large-scale projects.
• Demonstrated experience in performing project audits.
• Broad knowledge of quality management principles, tools, and methodologies.
• Experience applying quality practices across engineering, procurement, construction, testing, operations, or decommissioning.
• Strong knowledge of corrective and preventive action processes.
• Ability to issue NCRs and manage follow-up actions effectively.
• Good understanding of project management processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements impacting quality programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to provide direction and on-the-job training to personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Auditing & Compliance

• Conduct random, scheduled, and surprise audits of project sites, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Inspect organizational quality processes to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Evaluate project processes, deliverables, and materials to verify adherence to regulatory and client requirements.
• Establish and maintain an internal audit plan covering operational procedures, internal controls, and risk management processes.
• Liaise with external quality assurance bodies and support third-party audits.

Quality Management Systems & Controls

• Develop, implement, and test quality management procedures and controls.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health policies.
• Monitor the effectiveness of quality management systems and recommend enhancements.
• Develop and maintain quality assurance policies, procedures, and documentation.

Non-Conformance & Corrective Actions

• Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and follow up on corrective actions.
• Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans.
• Monitor effectiveness of corrective actions to ensure sustainable resolution.

Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare detailed audit and quality performance reports.
• Monitor and report on quality trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate documentation supporting policies, procedures, certifications, and training records.
• Ensure employee qualifications, certifications, and training records are properly documented.

Project Support & Collaboration

• Support Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Operations Managers in quality control enforcement.
• Liaise with project teams to ensure quality standards are consistently applied.
• Assist in embedding quality processes across project lifecycle activities.
• Provide recommendations to improve operational procedures and risk management practices.

Training & Capacity Building

• Train and mentor project staff on quality assurance processes and compliance requirements.
• Provide on-the-job guidance to enhance quality awareness and accountability.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement across projects.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Lead Projects Quality Auditor who is responsible for inspecting, monitoring, and evaluating project quality processes to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements, client standards, and the company’s corporate policies. The role leads the development and implementation of quality management procedures, conducts internal and external audits, and drives corrective and preventive actions across project activities. Acting as an independent assurance function, the position supports Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Operations Managers in enforcing quality standards while promoting continuous improvement across all project deliverables. This role requires strong audit capability, technical knowledge of engineering and construction practices, and the ability to interface effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external quality bodies.