Corporate Quality, Environment and Sustainability; QES Manager

Corporate Quality, Environment and Sustainability (QES) Manager

Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The company combines the efforts of a highly skilled workforce, strategic planning and innovative use of technology to overcome the most complex business challenges. Six Construct operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure and marine‑related projects and employs 16,000 people in the Middle East, 19,000 worldwide.

The Corporate QES Manager (Middle East BU) is a senior functional leader responsible for raising the bar on project quality, environmental performance and sustainability compliance. This role demands a high‑energy individual who is regularly present on‑site, actively engaging with site teams, supervisors and QA/QC staff. Dealing with people is a significant element of the role.

The QES Manager sets expectations, clarifies roles and deliverables, challenges underperformance and coaches individuals and teams to drive quality improvements. This includes leading internal and third‑party audits and supporting the development and deployment of Company Management Systems across projects in the region. The role is also involved in project start‑ups and monitoring at later stages.

Beyond technical compliance, this role fosters a culture of accountability, discipline and pride in quality outcomes, ensuring site teams are compliant, capable and committed.

• Project Lifecycle Engagement
  • Participate in “Start Right” project setups to define QES expectations.
  • Conduct structured site visits (minimum 2 days per week) focusing on compliance with PQP, environmental and sustainability procedures, and team coaching.
  • Ensure QES personnel are assigned, onboarded and aligned with project demands.
• Audit & System Compliance
  • Lead and coordinate internal IMS audits and third‑party ISO audits.
  • Ensure audit readiness for SIXCO, MIC HQ and ADOSH inspections.
  • Provide documentation and follow‑up support for end‑of‑project audits and reports.
  • Implement the use of PMP on projects.
  • Lead the archiving of projects.
• Quality Improvement & Reporting
  • Support the implementation of the ME BU Quality Improvement Plan.
  • Lead root‑cause analysis workshops and follow‑up on recurring NCRs.
  • Monitor project quality KPIs and provide monthly reporting to BU leadership.
• Capability Building & Role Clarity
  • Assess competencies of site QA/QC staff and implement personalized coaching plans.
  • Ensure QA/QC role descriptions and responsibility matrices are established and communicated.
  • Deliver quarterly lessons‑learned and best‑practice sessions via the OASIS platform.
• Corporate & Group Participation
  • Represent the ME BU in Group QHSE Management meetings and Data Governance Committee.
  • Contribute to development and refinement of company procedures and PMP library.
  • Support corporate initiatives on sustainability and green building standards.
• Weekly/Monthly Jobs
  • ME BU QHSE Monthly Report (Financial, Activity, OPCO)
  • Project Initiation / Project Site visits for Q support
  • Group QHSE Senior Management Meetings

• 20 years of relevant experience, preferably within the construction industry and with a Tier 1 company.
• Middle East experience is important.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering or Construction management.
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor – essential for overseeing Quality Management Systems.
• Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) – from ASQ (highly regarded).

In this company, technical excellence must go hand‑in‑hand with strong personal and team values. The employee is expected to embody the following behaviours:

• Flexibility
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  Willingness to adapt between office‑based and site‑based roles depending on project needs.
• Hard Work and Ownership
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  Delivering results matters more than clocking hours.
• Accountability
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  Taking ownership of deliverables, adhering to deadlines and proactively addressing challenges.
• Trust and Respect
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  Maintaining open, honest, respectful communication, fostering a collaborative environment free of politics.
• Bias for Action
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  Favouring progress and momentum over perfectionism.
• Continuous Improvement
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  Welcoming feedback and constantly seeking ways to improve technical outputs, processes and teamwork.

In this company, quality excellence is not achieved behind a desk. It requires committed, energetic leaders who challenge the norm, empower teams and engage directly with those closest to the work. The QES Manager is expected to be a visible presence on sites, setting expectations, coaching teams and relentlessly driving a culture where quality is owned by all. This is a leadership role, not a policing function.

Executive

Full‑time

Quality Assurance

Construction