MISBAH ULLAH SAEED
Dubai
Summary
Results-driven QA/QC civil engineer with over 10 years of progressive experience in construction quality control, quality assurance, site inspection, and technical documentation across high-profile civil infrastructure, luxury residential villas, commercial developments, and high-end interior fit-out projects in the UAE.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
QA/QC ENGINEER
M/S ARKS INTERIOR & DECORATION
Dubai
07.2025 - 07.2026
- Established Quality Assurance and Quality Control protocols for luxury interior fit-out, joinery, architectural finishes, and structural modifications to ensure compliance and quality standards.
- Managed material procurement verification, ensuring all fit-out and structural materials delivered to the site complied with approved material submittals and BS/ASTM standards.
- Reviewed and processed Work Inspection Requests (WIR), Material Inspection Requests (MIR), and Method Statements to facilitate seamless site execution and uphold project timelines.
- Maintained QA/QC documentation, inspection logs, and material tracking registers to ensure thorough record-keeping for final project handover.
- Oversaw interface coordination between civil works and MEP subcontractors to prevent clashes during ceiling, partition, and flooring installations.
- Performed rigorous pre-inspection snagging lists, enforcing corrective actions on architectural defects prior to final client/consultant walkthroughs.
CIVIL QA/QC ENGINEER
M/S HESPER GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC
Dubai
06.2024 - 12.2025
- Conducted comprehensive QA/QC inspection programs for 175 residential units covering sub-structure, superstructure, finishing, and external works.
- Tracked and issued internal quality observation notices and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) to ensure contractor implementation of root-cause corrective actions, facilitating continuous quality improvement.
- Performed routine and random site surveillance inspections for structural activities including piling, reinforcement steel, shuttering, and concrete pours in line with approved ITPs.
- Verified incoming raw materials against project specifications, manufacturer test certificates, and approved sample submittals.
- Reviewed and formulated technical submittals, method statements, material submittals, and shop drawings for submission to Arch Group consultants to ensure compliance with project standards.
- Coordinated third-party laboratory testing for concrete compressive strength, soil compaction, aggregate grading, and steel rebar tensile strength as per BS standards.
- Monitored specialised structural packages, including diaphragm walling, steel structure installations, glazed curtain wall systems, and waterproofing applications, ensuring adherence to design specifications and quality standards.
- Supervised architectural finishes, MEP civil interface works, joinery, and landscape works to ensure full compliance with tender drawings and client expectations.
CIVIL SITE & QA/QC ENGINEER
M/S JUMA AL FALASI BUILDING CONTRACTING
Dubai
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Directed site quality supervision and civil execution for private villa construction from foundation laying to final handover.
- Facilitated formal inspections with Dubai Municipality (DM) representatives and Consultant Engineers to secure stage-by-stage structural clearance.
- Reviewed shop drawings and structural details to ensure field compliance and resolve structural interferences early in execution.
- Inspected formwork alignment, rebar spacing, cover block placement, and concrete pouring activities to guarantee adherence to project specifications.
- Checked waterproofing applications for foundations, retaining walls, wet areas, and roof decks, ensuring compliance through water flood testing before backfilling.
- Managed Material Inspection Requests (MIR) upon site delivery, rejecting non-compliant items and ensuring correct storage conditions to maintain quality standards.
- Coordinated civil requirements with MEP subcontractors for embedded conduits, floor drains, and wall openings to eliminate rework.
- Managed snagging operations, compiling punch lists for architectural finishes, paintwork, tiling, and sanitary fixtures prior to final authority handover.
CIVIL QA/QC ENGINEER
M/S SALEH BINLAHEJ GROUP (SALEH CONSTRUCTIONS LLC)
Dubai
12.2017 - 04.2021
- Executed quality assurance procedures for deep foundation systems, continuous piling, diaphragm walls, and post-tensioned concrete slab systems, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with design specifications.
- Raised Work Inspection Requests (WIR) for all structural stages, including foundation raft reinforcement, columns, shear walls, elevated slabs, and blockwork.
- Coordinated independent third-party laboratory material testing programs, confirming compliance with BS/ASTM standards for all structural elements and enhancing overall project quality.
- Functioned as Civil Quality Control & Site Engineer on a AED 1 Billion mega-development that included high-rise towers, podiums, and extensive parking structures.
- Performed continuous quality checks on architectural envelope works, including aluminium glazed curtain walling, exterior cladding, and thermal insulation.
- Collaborated closely with MEP teams and MEP consultants to ensure embedded structural sleeves, risers, and MEP provisions aligned with civil shop drawings.
- Conducted formal site quality walkthroughs with Arch Group consultants, systematically addressing consultant observations and effectively closing out NCRs to maintain project schedule.
- Participated in project planning and technical progress meetings, ensuring quality targets aligned with baseline construction schedules.
- Led pre-commissioning snagging inspections across residential units and common areas, managing subcontractor rectification works through de-snagging cycles.
CIVIL SITE ENGINEER
M/S SALEH BINLAHEJ GROUP (SALEH CONSTRUCTIONS LLC)
Dubai
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Implemented daily quality control procedures, ensuring construction execution adhered to LACASA consultant-approved drawings and specifications.
- Conducted inspections for excavation, steel reinforcement, formwork, swimming pool waterproofing, and concrete casting, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Managed site resources, manpower allocation, and material deliveries, optimising workflow to align with project schedules and quality standards.
- Executed full site setup, earthworks, structural concrete, finishing works, and pool construction, ensuring project completion met quality and timeline requirements.
- Prepared subcontractor progress measurement sheets, bill verifications, and interim payment applications based on site-verified completed works.
- Conducted final inspection walkthroughs, snag list resolution, and handover documentation for client clearance.
CIVIL SITE ENGINEER
M/S SALEH BINLAHEJ GROUP (SALEH CONSTRUCTIONS LLC)
Dubai
12.2016 - 03.2017
- Ensured strict compliance with quality control checklists for structural and architectural elements, enhancing overall project quality and safety.
- Supervised daily structural civil works, including masonry, plastering, interior fit-out, and exterior landscaping, ensuring project adherence to timelines and standards.
- Identified execution defects early, issuing rectification notices to trade foremen and verifying re-inspection prior to consultant reviews.
- Successfully organised snagging and de-snagging operations across all residential apartments to ensure ready-to-occupy standards.
- Coordinated subcontractor activities, verifying billing quantities against executed works on site, facilitating accurate financial tracking and accountability.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Civil Engineering
University of Peshawar
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan01-2016
Diploma of Associate Engineers (DAE) - Civil Engineering
Board of Technical Education
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan01-2013
Civil Draftsman Certification -
Trade Testing Board
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan01-2010
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Quality control
- Quality Management
- ISO 9001 Compliance
- Quality Audits
- Non-conformance reports
- Corrective actions
- Inspection requests
- Material inspections
- Material Submittals
- Shop Drawing Review
- Method Statements
- Test plans
- QA/QC Checklists
- Inspection reports
- Laboratory coordination
- Concrete testing
- Compressive strength testing
- Soil & Aggregate Testing
- Structural Inspections
- Steel Reinforcement
- Snagging
- Handover reports
- Client coordination
- DM inspection support
- As-Built Documentation
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Information requests
Custom
- Eng. Saleh Abobakar, QA/QC Project Manager, +971 56 546 5612
- Eng. Jesus Labrador, Senior QA/QC Project Engineer, +971 50 288 4897
- Eng. Asif Sultan, Project Manager, ARKS Interior & Decoration, +971 543555797
Timeline
QA/QC ENGINEER
M/S ARKS INTERIOR & DECORATION
07.2025 - 07.2026
CIVIL QA/QC ENGINEER
M/S HESPER GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC
06.2024 - 12.2025
CIVIL SITE & QA/QC ENGINEER
M/S JUMA AL FALASI BUILDING CONTRACTING
04.2021 - 04.2023
CIVIL QA/QC ENGINEER
M/S SALEH BINLAHEJ GROUP (SALEH CONSTRUCTIONS LLC)
12.2017 - 04.2021
CIVIL SITE ENGINEER
M/S SALEH BINLAHEJ GROUP (SALEH CONSTRUCTIONS LLC)
03.2017 - 12.2017
CIVIL SITE ENGINEER
M/S SALEH BINLAHEJ GROUP (SALEH CONSTRUCTIONS LLC)
12.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Civil Engineering
University of Peshawar
Diploma of Associate Engineers (DAE) - Civil Engineering
Board of Technical Education
Civil Draftsman Certification -
Trade Testing Board