Quality Assurance Quality Control Engineer
Job Description
About this role:
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Develop and implement QA/QC procedures, guidelines, and checklists for landscaping projects.
Ensure that all landscaping works comply with project specifications, industry standards, and environmental regulations.
Conduct risk assessments and quality audits to maintain high standards in project execution.
Project Inspection & Quality Control
Perform on-site inspections and testing to verify the quality of materials, workmanship, and installation processes.
Monitor softscape (plants, trees, turf) and hardscape (pavements, structures, water features, and furniture) to ensure proper execution.
Oversee the irrigation system installation and functionality, ensuring efficiency and compliance with design requirements.
Material Testing & Approval
Review and approve landscaping materials, soil quality, fertilizers, irrigation components, and plant selections.
Ensure that materials meet project standards, sustainability requirements, and environmental regulations.
Work with procurement teams to verify supplier compliance with project specifications.
Document Control & Reporting
Maintain detailed QA/QC documentation, including inspection reports, test results, and compliance records.
Prepare non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective action plans, and root cause analyses for quality-related issues.
Provide regular progress reports to project managers and senior management on quality performance.
Contractor & Supplier Coordination
Work closely with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure quality standards are met.
Conduct pre-installation meetings to review project specifications and quality expectations.
Evaluate contractor work and recommend improvements or corrective measures when needed.
Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
Ensure all landscaping activities adhere to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations.
Conduct safety inspections to identify potential hazards in landscaping construction and maintenance.
Support sustainability initiatives by promoting eco-friendly materials and water-efficient irrigation systems.
Training & Continuous Improvement
Provide training sessions for staff and contractors on quality control processes and best practices.
Identify areas for improvement and recommend innovative solutions to enhance landscaping quality.
Implement lessons learned from past projects to improve future quality standards.
Problem-Solving & Corrective Actions
Investigate quality defects, material failures, or installation issues and implement corrective actions.
Work with the project team to prevent recurring quality issues by refining procedures and standards.
Ensure that client feedback and project requirements are incorporated into continuous quality improvements.
Client & Stakeholder Communication
Liaise with clients, consultants, and project managers to address quality concerns and ensure expectations are met.
Conduct site visits and joint inspections with clients to verify project quality before handover.
Assist in resolving any quality-related disputes or concerns between stakeholders.
Support in Project Handover & Final Inspection
Conduct final inspections and snag list preparation before project handover.
Ensure all QA/QC documentation, compliance certificates, and test results are submitted for project closeout.
Verify that maintenance guidelines and warranties for landscaping elements are properly documented.
Occupational and workplace Health and Safety responsibilities:
In addition to all job-specific responsibilities, all employees are required to adhere to all Basatin health, safety and environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, practices, and relevant legal and statutory health, safety and environmental requirements and obligations.All employees are personally responsible to familiarize themselves with these policies, procedures, practices, updates, etc. Khidmah HSE department regularly updates existing and introduce new policies, procedures, and practices and each employee is personally responsible to ensure they stay updated and compliant with all such updates and new additions.
Information Security responsibilities:
- Comply with Basatin Information Security Policies
- Be aware of and fulfil their information security responsibilities
- Ensure whoever handles sensitive company information have taken the Security Awareness Training
- Know how to report a security incident (to IT ServiceDesk or InfoSec).
- Not Disable his/her OS firewall and/or Antivirus
- Restrict use to authorized purposes, Protect access accounts, privileges and associated passwords.
- Accept accountability of his/her individual user accounts, and maintain confidentiality
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
- A Diploma in Landscape Engineering, Construction Management, or Quality Assurance may be considered with relevant experience.
- 5+ years of experience in QA/QC engineering, landscaping construction, or quality control roles within the landscaping, civil, or construction industry.
- Hands-on experience in landscape project execution, quality inspections, and compliance monitoring.
- Understanding of soil types, plants, irrigation systems, fertilizers, and hardscape materials.
- Ability to assess material quality and ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Experience in landscape construction methods, including grading, drainage, and paving.
- Conducting site inspections to monitor workmanship and adherence to plans.
- Preparing QA/QC reports, checklists, and site audit documents.
- Maintaining records of non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective action plans.