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Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Overview

The Quality Director will lead and implement a robust quality management framework across all project phases, ensuring delivery meets the highest international standards. The role safeguards excellence and consistency in a prestigious, luxury hospitality and residential development.

Your role

Quality Strategy & Governance

  • Develop and implement a project-wide Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with hospitality brand standards (e.g., Hilton, Marriott, Accor, etc.).
  • Define quality objectives, KPIs, and benchmarks for all project phases.
  • Ensure compliance with international hospitality standards, local regulations, and safety codes.

Design & Pre-Construction Quality

  • Review architectural, MEP, and interior design plans to ensure:
  • Alignment with brand guidelines.
  • Functional guest experience design.
  • Maintainability and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with design consultants and operators to embed quality standards early.

Construction Quality Management

  • Establish QA/QC processes for contractors and subcontractors.
  • Conduct regular site inspections and audits to ensure:
  • Workmanship standards.
  • Material quality compliance.
  • Adherence to approved specifications.
  • Lead snagging, de-snagging, and defect resolution processes.

Brand Standards & Guest Experience

  • Ensure all facilities (rooms, F&B outlets, spa, public areas) meet brand and luxury standards.
  • Translate project quality into operational guest experience excellence.
  • Work closely with hotel operators during pre-opening readiness.

Vendor & Contractor Management

  • Evaluate and approve vendors based on quality compliance.
  • Monitor supplier performance and enforce quality accountability.
  • Drive continuous improvement across contractors and suppliers.

Testing, Commissioning & Handover

  • Oversee testing and commissioning (T&C) of all systems (HVAC, fire safety, elevators, etc.).
  • Ensure smooth project handover to operations team with zero critical defects.
  • Validate readiness for soft opening and official launch.

Audit & Continuous Improvement

  • Conduct internal and external quality audits.
  • Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Capture lessons learned and integrate into future projects.

Team Leadership

  • Lead a team of QA/QC engineers, inspectors, and specialists.
  • Provide training on quality standards and hospitality excellence.
  • Foster a quality-driven culture across project stakeholders.
Cities & development Quality Control & Assurance

Location

Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-155028

Salary range

-

About you

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or Hospitality.
  • Master's degree or certifications (preferred):
  • ISO 9001 (Quality Management).
  • Six Sigma / Lean.
  • PMP (Project Management).

Experience

  • 18+ years of experience in construction and/or hospitality projects.
  • Minimum 5–7 years in a lead quality role.
  • Strong experience in:
  • Luxury hotels, resorts, or mixed-use hospitality developments.
  • Working with international hotel brands.

Skills & Competencies

  • Deep knowledge of hospitality standards and guest experience.
  • Strong understanding of construction quality control processes.
  • Excellent stakeholder management (owners, consultants, operators).
  • High attention to detail with a customer-first mindset.
  • Leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

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.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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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