Lead QA/QC Engineer

KBR

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Posted on: 7 Feb 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality: Any Nationality
Salary: Not Specified
Gender: Not Specified
Arabic Fluency: Not Specified
Job Function: Safety & Environment
Company Industry: Construction

About KBR

Belong, connect, grow with KBR!
The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.
KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Key points

Provides support to the Project Quality Manager in delivering the project quality management system.
Reports to the Project Quality Manager and has a reporting line to the Quality Assurance Discipline Manager.

Roles and responsibilities

  • Assists with the implementation of the Project Quality Management System (PQMS) in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and contract requirements.
  • With direction, supports the implementation of the project quality requirements in accordance with the PQP and contract.
  • Supports the implementation of the audit program to monitor adherence and identify improvements to the PQMS, including supplier and subcontractor audits as required.
  • Monitors and reports to the Project Quality Manager on the effectiveness of the PQMS.
  • Under direction, uses knowledge and skills to identify deviations from project requirements and ensures that systems and procedures are established to avoid recurrence.
  • Supports the monitoring of the application and effectiveness of the PQMS.
  • With support, assists with supplier and subcontractor quality plans and programs for any purchase orders/contracts placed, as applicable.
  • Supports project quality inductions.
  • Uses judgment to interpret internal and external issues and develop best practices.
  • May direct resources, prioritize tasks, and provide guidance to less experienced team members.
  • Depending on scope

  • Preparation of QA/QC inputs to the RFQs and POs.
  • Managing the quality input to pre-PO award bid review and clarification activities.
  • Managing the quality input to supplier documentation review activities.
  • Facilitating the completion of criticality ratings.
  • Liaison with systems and fabrication quality manager and subcontractors quality.
  • Reviewing supplier and subcontractor quality plans and ITPs as required.
  • Skills and experience

  • Minimum 10 years quality management experience within the oil and gas industry.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • Must be proactive and possess good interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Proficient in English and Arabic languages.
  • Education & qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related field.
  • Professional accreditation preferred.
  • Successful completion of ISO 9001:2015 lead auditor training or transition course preferred.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission critical roles in 34 countries.

    KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

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