Penspen — a globally recognized engineering and project management consultancy — is hiring a highly experienced Senior Engineer, Quality – Civil for a PMC project in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This senior-level role is responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring all QA/QC activities for oil and gas civil construction works. The position requires a minimum of 15+ years of oil and gas industry experience, including 5+ years in large-scale EPC projects within the Middle East, with ADNOC Group project experience strongly preferred.
About Penspen — Global PMC Engineering Consultancy
Company: Penspen — Leading Global Engineering & Project Management Consultancy
Project Type: PMC (Project Management Consultancy) — Oil & Gas, Abu Dhabi UAE
Sector: Oil & Gas — Civil Construction Quality Assurance & Control
Standards: ADNOC Engineering Standards · ISO 9001 · International Civil Construction Codes
Client: ADNOC Group (preferred background) — Major Capital Projects, Middle East EPC
Why This Senior Quality Civil Role Is a Premier Career Opportunity
Penspen Prestige: Work for a globally respected PMC consultancy on a flagship Abu Dhabi oil and gas project
ADNOC Exposure: Direct engagement with ADNOC Group standards — the most valued credential in UAE oil and gas
Senior-Level Impact: Lead QA/QC across major civil works — earthworks, piling, foundations, structures, drainage
Tax-Free Package: Highly competitive senior engineering salary — zero personal income tax across the UAE
Position Overview
This Senior Engineer, Quality – Civil role at Penspen in Abu Dhabi is a senior-level, full-time PMC position requiring deep expertise in civil construction quality management within the oil and gas sector. You will plan, implement, and monitor all QA/QC activities across civil works including site preparation, earthworks, piling, foundations, concrete structures, buildings, roads, drainage systems, and underground utilities. Working within an ADNOC-aligned quality management framework, you will oversee ITPs, manage NCRs and CAPA processes, conduct quality audits, coordinate with EPC contractors and third-party inspection agencies, and prepare final quality dossiers and turnover packages — ensuring every civil construction element is delivered in strict compliance with project specifications, ADNOC standards, ISO 9001, and all applicable international codes.
Why This Role Is the Senior Quality Engineer Opportunity of 2026: Senior QA/QC Civil Engineer positions on ADNOC-aligned oil and gas PMC projects in Abu Dhabi are among the rarest, most financially rewarding, and professionally prestigious engineering roles available in the entire Middle East. Penspen’s reputation, combined with direct ADNOC project exposure and a 15+ year experience requirement, makes this an elite opportunity reserved for the most accomplished quality civil engineers operating in the GCC today.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Management System Development & Implementation
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive project Quality Management Systems (QMS), QA/QC procedures, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and Method Statements aligned with ADNOC standards and project requirements
- Ensure the QMS is consistently applied across all civil construction activities — from mobilization through to final project handover and quality dossier completion
- Review, update, and control all quality documentation to maintain a complete, audit-ready, and fully compliant quality management framework throughout the PMC project lifecycle
Civil Works Inspection & Monitoring
- Monitor and inspect all civil construction works including site preparation, earthworks, piling, deep foundations, concrete structures, buildings, internal roads, drainage systems, and underground utilities
- Conduct structured site quality inspections and surveillance activities across all active civil work fronts — identifying non-conformances early and ensuring timely corrective action implementation
- Verify that all civil installation and construction activities comply fully with project specifications, approved method statements, ITPs, and applicable international and ADNOC civil construction codes
Material Submittals, Records & Documentation Management
- Review and approve material submittals, quality records, laboratory test reports, third-party inspection certificates, and all supporting construction quality documentation
- Ensure all inspection and testing activities are fully completed, verified, and documented prior to each stage of construction advancement and project handover
- Prepare, compile, and maintain comprehensive final quality dossiers, turnover packages, and as-built quality records for client submission and regulatory compliance
Contractor Coordination, Audits & Compliance
- Coordinate proactively with client representatives, EPC contractors, engineering consultants, and third-party inspection agencies to ensure full compliance with project quality requirements at all times
- Plan, conduct, and report on quality audits, surveillance inspections, and compliance assessments — verifying consistent adherence to project specifications and ISO 9001 quality management standards
- Manage client inspections and quality audits confidently — presenting quality performance data, corrective action statuses, and compliance evidence clearly to ADNOC and PMC stakeholders
NCR Management, CAPA & Continuous Improvement
- Manage the full Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process — issuing NCRs, tracking corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), conducting root cause analysis, and verifying effective closure of all quality non-conformances
- Lead quality improvement initiatives that systematically reduce non-conformances, improve inspection efficiency, and strengthen the overall quality culture across the project delivery team
- Prepare and present regular quality performance reports, KPI dashboards, and audit findings to senior project management and client stakeholders throughout the PMC project
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering — this is a mandatory qualification and non-negotiable requirement for all applicants
- Professional certifications in quality management such as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, CQE, or equivalent are a strong advantage for this senior-level position
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 15+ years of professional experience in the oil and gas industry in a similar QA/QC civil engineering role — this is a strict minimum requirement
- Minimum 5+ years of experience on large-scale EPC projects within the Middle East — experience with ADNOC Group projects is strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience with major capital projects in the Middle East within an EPC or PMC project management environment
- Proven experience managing client inspections, quality audits, and project quality compliance activities on active oil and gas construction projects
Technical Skills
- In-depth familiarity with ADNOC Engineering Standards, ADNOC Group quality requirements, and applicable international civil construction codes and standards
- Strong practical knowledge of Quality Management Systems, ISO 9001, ITP preparation, NCR management, CAPA processes, and root cause analysis methodologies
- Expert-level proficiency in quality documentation, inspection reporting, and stakeholder coordination across complex, multi-discipline oil and gas civil projects
- Comprehensive understanding of civil construction methods and quality requirements for earthworks, piling, concrete structures, drainage, roads, and underground utilities in an oil and gas environment
Professional Skills
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills — able to engage confidently with ADNOC client representatives, EPC contractors, consultants, and senior management
- Strong leadership capabilities — able to drive a quality-first culture across large, multicultural, multi-contractor oil and gas project teams in Abu Dhabi
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and professionally committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality documentation, compliance, and engineering excellence
About Penspen & Oil and Gas Quality Engineering in Abu Dhabi
Penspen is a globally recognized engineering and project management consultancy with deep expertise in the oil and gas, energy, and infrastructure sectors across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Africa. With a strong track record of delivering PMC and engineering services to ADNOC and major GCC energy clients, Penspen provides senior quality engineers with access to the most technically demanding, highest-profile, and career-defining oil and gas projects operating in the UAE today. Abu Dhabi’s oil and gas sector — anchored by ADNOC Group’s massive ongoing capital investment program — continues to generate sustained demand for senior civil quality engineers with the experience, credentials, and professional stature to lead quality management on large-scale EPC and PMC projects through 2026 and well into the next decade.
Your Career Growth Path: Senior Quality Civil Engineer → Lead Quality Engineer → Quality Manager → Head of Quality Assurance → Project Quality Director — a financially exceptional, globally respected, and professionally distinguished career at the very top of oil and gas quality engineering in the Middle East.
Who Should Apply?
- Senior QA/QC Civil Engineers: With 15+ years oil and gas experience and a strong ADNOC Group project track record in Abu Dhabi or UAE
- Quality Management Engineers: With ISO 9001 expertise, ITP management experience, and NCR/CAPA process ownership on major EPC oil and gas projects
- PMC Quality Engineers: Experienced in project management consultancy roles with ADNOC-aligned civil construction quality oversight responsibilities
- Civil Construction QA/QC Specialists: With hands-on inspection experience across earthworks, piling, concrete, drainage, and underground utilities on oil and gas sites
- Experienced Middle East Engineers: With 5+ years EPC project experience in the UAE or GCC ready to take on a senior quality leadership role at Penspen
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