Construction Role

QA/QC Engineers

QA/QC Engineers run quality assurance and control on construction and EPC projects — ITPs, inspections, NCRs, and handover dossiers.

Median salary
$92.0k
Global mid-range; $66.2k – $131k
Hiring volume
5.4K
Live openings across the platform
YoY growth
10%
Year-on-year hiring growth
Demand score
92/100
Employer demand intensity
What they do

Core responsibilities

  • Develop QA/QC plans and ITPs
  • Run inspections and witness testing
  • Manage NCRs and corrective action
  • Compile QA records and handover
What employers seek

Qualifications & experience

  • BSc engineering
  • CSWIP / NDT / equivalent preferred
  • Construction / EPC QA/QC experience
Market Outlook

QA/QC Engineers — global market

Demand for QA/QC Engineers continues to climb as tightening hse, esg, and quality regimes across global construction. Employers are competing aggressively on compensation, mobility, and project quality to secure qualified qa/qc engineers.

Demand drivers
  • Tightening HSE, ESG, and quality regimes across global construction
  • Major project clients mandating zero-harm and process safety programmes
  • Increasing third-party audit and assurance requirements
Career path
  1. HSE / QA Officer
  2. Senior HSE / QA Engineer
  3. HSE / QA Manager
  4. Project HSE / QA Lead
  5. HSE / QA Director

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Frequently asked questions

What does a QA/QC Engineer do?+

QA/QC Engineers run quality assurance and control on construction and EPC projects — ITPs, inspections, NCRs, and handover dossiers.

How much do QA/QC Engineers earn globally?+

QA/QC Engineers earn a median of $92.0k, with junior roles starting around $66.2k and senior or specialist packages reaching $131k, with significant variation by city, sector, and employer.

Which industries hire QA/QC Engineers?+

QA/QC Engineers are hired across commercial-construction, industrial-construction, oil-gas-epc, power-plants and adjacent construction sectors.

What is the career path for a QA/QC Engineer?+

Typical progression runs through HSE / QA Officer → Senior HSE / QA Engineer → HSE / QA Manager → Project HSE / QA Lead → HSE / QA Director.

Where can I hire QA/QC Engineers?+

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