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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Overview
The Quality & Audit Expert will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) for the metro/rail O&M'operations. The role ensures compliance with contractual, regulatory, and international standards while driving continuous improvement through audits, inspections, and performance monitoring.
Your role
Quality Management
- Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001 and project requirements.
- Ensure compliance with client requirements, regulatory standards, and O&M contractual obligations.
- Establish quality objectives, KPIs, and monitoring frameworks for operations and maintenance activities.
- Review and approve method statements, procedures, and quality plans.
Audit & Compliance
- Plan and conduct internal and external audits across all O&M functions (operations, maintenance, depot, safety, etc.).
- Ensure adherence to international standards (ISO, IRIS if applicable) and local Saudi regulations.
- Manage audit schedules, checklists, findings, and corrective action plans (CAPA).
- Coordinate with third-party auditors, client representatives, and certification bodies.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain and control all quality documentation, records, and reports.
- Prepare audit reports, NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports), and quality dashboards.
- Ensure document control systems are in line with project and corporate standards.
Continuous Improvement
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for quality issues and implement corrective/preventive measures.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations and maintenance processes.
- Monitor performance trends and recommend optimization actions.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the main interface with client quality teams and regulatory authorities.
- Provide quality-related guidance to O&M teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Support management in quality reviews, risk assessments, and compliance strategy.
Training & Awareness
- Conduct training sessions on quality standards, audit processes, and compliance requirements.
- Promote a strong quality culture and awareness across the organization.
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-155889
Salary range
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About you
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field).
- 10 experience in quality management within rail/metro or large infrastructure projects.
- Strong experience in audit management and QMS implementation.
- Experience working in Middle East / KSA projects is highly preferred.
Certifications (Preferred/Required)
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (highly preferred).
- IRCA-certified Auditor (preferred).
- Knowledge of ISO 14001 & ISO 45001.
- Rail-specific quality standards knowledge (e.g., IRIS/ISO 22163) is a plus.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of rail/metro systems and O&M processes.
- Expertise in quality assurance, auditing, and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proficiency in reporting tools and document management systems.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This includes:
- Tax-free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation & housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
Watch this short film and imagine what you could achieve here, too.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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