QA​/QC Manager

Type:
Project Contract (12 month)

Our client is a leading international engineering and project services company, delivering large-scale infrastructure and development projects across global markets.

We are delivering the Water Supply System Development Project in Santiago Island, Cape Verde. The project encompasses the construction of comprehensive water infrastructure and is being executed under a FIDIC contract framework, involving cross-national team collaboration, rigorous adherence to international engineering standards, and extensive management of the local workforce.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated QA/QC Manager to join our project team. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in managing and maintaining the project's quality management system, ensuring all civil, structural, and electromechanical works comply with project specifications, FIDIC contractual requirements, and applicable international engineering standards.

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Plan (PQP) and Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) in accordance with FIDIC contract requirements, project specifications, and international engineering standards.
• Manage daily QA/QC activities across civil, structural, and electromechanical works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Oversee material testing, including concrete, soil, piping, and other construction materials, and coordinate laboratory services to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Act as the primary focal point for the Engineer / Consultant on all quality-related matters.
• Organise and coordinate joint site inspections with the Engineer / Consultant and relevant project stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit Requests for Inspection (RFI), Material Inspection Requests (MIR), and other quality documentation to obtain the necessary approvals.
• Identify, record, and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), ensuring timely resolution of quality issues and deviations.
• Develop, implement, and verify Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to address non-conformances effectively while minimising impact on project progress and schedule.
• Conduct quality audits and performance evaluations of local subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Ensure subcontractor and supplier deliverables comply with project specifications, approved quality procedures, and contractual requirements.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive quality records, inspection reports, test results, and material traceability documentation.
• Lead the preparation and compilation of quality dossiers, as-built documentation, and associated records required for commissioning and final project handover.
• Monitor quality performance throughout the project lifecycle and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Work closely with construction and engineering teams to ensure quality requirements are understood, implemented, and maintained without compromising project progress.
• Support the Project Manager in maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and contractual performance across the project.

• Bachelor's degree or above in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in QA/QC management, preferably on overseas EPC projects.
• Proven experience managing quality requirements under FIDIC contract conditions is highly preferred.
• Strong experience in water supply systems, pipelines, civil infrastructure, or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of international engineering standards, quality management systems, inspection procedures, and testing requirements.
• Excellent understanding of NCR, CAPA, inspection, testing, material approval, and quality documentation processes.
• Proficient in English, with the ability to communicate effectively with the Engineer / Consultant, local subcontractors, suppliers, and government departments.
• Strong communication, negotiation, organisational, and analytical skills.
• Highly detail-oriented, principled, resilient, and capable of maintaining quality standards within a demanding international project environment.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification or equivalent internationally recognised quality management qualification, such as ASQ certification.
• Previous experience on major water supply, pipeline, infrastructure, or utilities projects.
• Previous experience working within…