Senior Architect – QA/QC

Senior Architect – QA/QC

We are seeking an experienced Senior Architect – QA/QC to oversee quality assurance and quality control for architectural, structural, interior fit-out, and finishing works.

The successful candidate will inspect site activities, verify compliance with approved drawings and specifications, coordinate inspections, and ensure quality observations and non-conformances are resolved. The role requires strong architectural technical knowledge, attention to finishing quality, and effective coordination with consultants, subcontractors, and site teams.

Key Responsibilities

Site Inspections and Quality Control

• Inspect architectural, structural, interior fit-out, and finishing works to ensure compliance with approved project requirements.
• Verify completed and ongoing works against approved shop drawings, material submittals, specifications, method statements, and approved samples.
• Inspect finishing activities, including blockwork, plastering, waterproofing, screeding, tiling, stonework, ceilings, partitions, painting, joinery, doors, glazing, and façade interfaces, as applicable to the project.
• Check setting-out, dimensions, levels, alignment, tolerances, surface preparation, installation quality, and protection of completed works.
• Identify workmanship issues and quality defects early, coordinate corrective measures, and prevent recurring deficiencies.
• Monitor architectural interfaces with structural and MEP works to identify coordination issues affecting quality.

Inspection Requests and Consultant Coordination

• Conduct and coordinate First-Time Inspections (FTI) to establish acceptable workmanship standards before repetitive activities proceed.
• Verify that works are complete, accessible, and ready before requesting consultant inspections.
• Review Work Inspection Requests (WIRs) and Material Inspection Requests (MIRs), ensuring supporting documents are accurate and complete.
• Coordinate inspections with consultants, site engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Follow up on inspection comments, rejected works, and outstanding observations until satisfactory closure.

Materials and Compliance

• Inspect delivered materials against approved material submittals, specifications, samples, and relevant supporting documents.
• Verify appropriate material storage, handling, installation, and protection arrangements.
• Identify non-compliant materials or installations and escalate them through the approved project procedures.
• Monitor site implementation of approved method statements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and quality checklists.

Non-Conformance and Corrective Actions

• Record quality observations and support the preparation and follow-up of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Coordinate root-cause reviews and corrective actions with the responsible site teams and subcontractors.
• Verify rectification works and maintain evidence of closure.
• Highlight recurring defects and recommend practical improvements to inspection and construction processes.

Documentation, Reporting, and Handover

• Maintain accurate inspection records, quality checklists, material inspection logs, photographs, and corrective-action trackers.
• Prepare quality reports highlighting inspection status, outstanding defects, NCRs, and areas requiring management attention.
• Support snagging, de-snagging, final inspections, and handover documentation.
• Provide technical architectural QA/QC support to strengthen finishing quality control within the project team.
• Coordinate with construction teams to achieve quality requirements within project schedules.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years of GCC experience.
• Demonstrated experience in architectural QA/QC, site inspections, interior fit-out, and finishing works on building projects.
• Proven experience reviewing WIRs and MIRs, coordinating consultant inspections, and following NCRs and corrective actions through closure.
• Strong understanding of architectural materials, installation methods, workmanship standards, and finishing tolerances.
• Experience reviewing approved shop drawings, specifications, material submittals, method statements, and samples.
• UPDA registration is preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of architectural works and their interfaces with structural and MEP systems.
• Ability to identify defects, assess quality concerns, and coordinate effective corrective actions.
• Good documentation, reporting, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and technical documents.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and document management systems.
• Good command of English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize inspections, and maintain accurate records in a demanding site environment.

Availability

Candidates available to join at the earliest opportunity are preferred.

Work Location: In person