MEHBOOB ALI

QA/QC & Technical Manager / Materials Engineer
QA/QC & Materials Engineer | ISO 17025/9001 | Construction Materials Testing
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MEHBOOB ALI
01 / Profile

About Me

MMUP/UPDA Qatar-certified and Saudi Council of Engineers-registered QA/QC and Materials Engineer with 13+ years of professional experience across Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Experienced in QA/QC management, construction and building materials testing, laboratory operations, material inspection, quality management systems, and technical auditing. Proven expertise in roads and infrastructure, metro, stadium, and major construction projects, as well as third-party testing and inspection laboratories. Skilled in ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 17020, ASTM, ISO, EN, BS, and QCS standards, with extensive experience in cement, concrete, asphalt, bitumen, soil, aggregates, metals, pipes, coatings, tiles, and non-destructive testing. Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams, managing laboratory operations, conducting audits, implementing quality procedures, reviewing technical reports, and ensuring compliance with project and regulatory requirements.
02 / Expertise

Technical Skills

Quality Management & QA/QC

  • QA/QC Management 90%
  • Project Quality Plans (PQP) 90%
  • Quality Procedures 90%
  • Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) 90%
  • Method Statements 90%
  • Material Submittals & PQDs 90%
  • NCR Management & Corrective Actions 90%

Construction Materials Testing

  • Cement Testing 90%
  • Concrete Testing 90%
  • Asphalt Testing 90%
  • Bitumen Testing 90%
  • Soil Testing 90%
  • Aggregate Testing 90%
  • Steel & Reinforcement Testing 90%
  • Building Materials Testing 90%
  • Pipe Testing 90%
  • Ceramic & Marble Testing 90%
  • Paint & Coating Testing 90%

Laboratory Management

  • Construction Materials Laboratory Management 90%
  • Laboratory Operations 90%
  • Laboratory Equipment Calibration 90%
  • Preventive Maintenance 90%
  • Proficiency Testing (PT) 90%
  • Measurement Uncertainty 90%
  • Test Method Verification 90%
  • LIMS / LabWare LIMS 90%

Standards & Compliance

  • ISO 9001:2015 QMS 90%
  • ISO/IEC 17025 90%
  • ISO/IEC 17020 90%
  • ASTM Standards 90%
  • EN Standards 90%
  • BS Standards 90%
  • QCS 2014 Compliance 90%
  • SASO Compliance 90%

Inspection & Auditing

  • Quality Auditing 90%
  • Internal Audits 90%
  • External Audits 90%
  • Technical Auditing 90%
  • Material Inspection 90%
  • Third-Party Inspection 90%
  • Material Inspection Requests (MIR) 90%
  • Root Cause Analysis 90%

Non-Destructive Testing

  • Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) 90%
  • Penetrant Testing (PT) 90%
  • Ultrasonic Testing (UT) 90%
  • Radiographic Testing (RT) 90%
  • Rebound Hammer Testing 90%
  • Rebar Cover Meter Testing 90%
  • Pulse Velocity Testing 90%
  • Holiday Detection 90%

Material Inspection & Quality Control

  • Material Sampling 90%
  • Material Verification 90%
  • Test Result Validation 90%
  • Material Conformity Assessment 90%
  • Construction Material Quality Control 90%

Software & Technical Tools

  • LIMS 90%
  • LabWare LIMS 90%
  • AutoCAD 90%
  • Horizon Software 90%
  • Microsoft Office 90%

Project & Team Management

  • QA/QC Team Leadership 90%
  • Laboratory Team Supervision 90%
  • Technical Staff Training 90%
  • Project Handover Management 90%
  • Progress Reporting 90%
03 / Offerings

Services Offered

QA/QC Management

Professional quality assurance and quality control management for construction, infrastructure, and materials testing projects.

Construction Materials Testing

Comprehensive testing and evaluation of cement, concrete, asphalt, bitumen, soil, aggregates, steel, pipes, tiles, paints, and other construction materials.

Materials Inspection

Inspection, sampling, verification, and conformity assessment of construction materials against approved specifications and standards.

Laboratory Management

Management of construction and building materials laboratories, including operations, personnel, equipment, testing procedures, and technical reporting.

ISO/IEC 17025 Compliance

Implementation, assessment, and continual improvement of laboratory quality systems in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.

ISO 9001:2015 QMS

Quality management system development, implementation, auditing, and continual improvement aligned with ISO 9001:2015 requirements.

Technical Auditing

Technical and quality audits to evaluate compliance with applicable standards, project specifications, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Non-Destructive Testing

Non-destructive testing services including MT, PT, UT, RT, rebound hammer, pulse velocity, rebar cover, and related structural assessments.

Third-Party Inspection

Independent inspection and verification of construction materials, production facilities, testing activities, and project quality requirements.

Inspection & Test Plan Development

Preparation and review of Inspection & Test Plans, method statements, quality procedures, and project quality documentation.

Material Quality Control

Quality control of construction materials through sampling, laboratory testing, result validation, documentation, and specification compliance monitoring.

Laboratory Accreditation Support

Support for laboratory accreditation activities, internal audits, proficiency testing, measurement uncertainty, corrective actions, and continual improvement.

Quality Audit & NCR Management

Conducting internal and external audits, identifying non-conformities, performing root cause analysis, and supporting corrective action closure.

Technical Report Review

Review and validation of laboratory and construction material test reports to ensure technical accuracy, reliability, and specification compliance.

QA/QC Team Training & Supervision

Training, competency evaluation, supervision, and technical guidance of engineers, technicians, inspectors, and laboratory personnel.
04 / History

Work Experience

A chronicle of my professional career, highlighting achievements, key responsibilities, and technologies deployed in industry settings.

QA/QC & Technical Manager

Jan 2024 – Present
GCC Lab Conformity Assessment Company
Managed daily operations of a construction and building materials testing laboratory covering asphalt, soil and aggregate, cement and concrete, metallurgy and building materials, tile, plastic and pipe, paint, and sanitary items. Supervised technical staff, managed competency programs, proficiency testing, test method verification, measurement uncertainty, equipment calibration and maintenance, and ensured ISO/IEC 17025 compliance. Developed testing procedures in accordance with ASTM, ISO, EN, and BS standards and reviewed technical reports for accuracy and compliance.

QA/QC Manager

May 2019 – May 2023
Marbu Contracting Company WLL
Managed QA/QC activities for major Ashghal Qatar road and infrastructure projects. Developed and implemented Project Quality Plans, Quality Procedures, Method Statements, and Inspection & Test Plans. Supervised QA/QC teams, reviewed material submittals and prequalification documents, ensured QCS 2014 compliance, coordinated third-party testing, led audits and NCR closure, and managed project handover and quality documentation.

QC Engineer (Materials)

Nov 2016 – Jan 2019
ABV Rock Group Limited
Worked on the Ministry of Interior Security Forces Medical City Project in Riyadh. Prepared and reviewed Method Statements and ITPs, coordinated material sampling and testing, reviewed third-party laboratory reports, and validated test results for asphalt, bitumen, cement, concrete, soil, aggregates, building materials, and steel. Monitored material deliveries, crusher operations, concrete plants, and material quality documentation while ensuring compliance with project specifications.

Materials Engineer

Dec 2013 – Aug 2016
MOTABAQAH (Saudi Specialized Laboratories Company)
Managed testing and inspection activities for metallurgical, building materials, and asphalt laboratory sections. Supervised and trained technicians and inspectors, prepared laboratory procedures and work instructions, participated in internal audits, managed testing documentation and reporting, conducted third-party inspections of asphalt and concrete plants, and supported expansion of laboratory testing capabilities.

Material Inspector

Jul 2012 – Nov 2013
Mukhtiar Engineering Works
Monitored the quality of soil, concrete, asphalt, and reinforcement bars through on-site testing and inspection. Prepared testing procedures and documentation, witnessed site tests, interpreted test results, inspected asphalt and concrete plants, and performed non-destructive testing to assess structural integrity.
05 / Education

Education Credentials

BS in Materials Engineering

2008 – 2012
Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences & Technology, Pakistan
06 / Soft Skills

Achievements

ASHGHAL (Qatar) Approved QA/QC Manager MMUP/UPDA (Qatar) Certified Engineer Successfully Initiated and Handed Over 03 Projects Successfully Faced ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Accreditation Audit SASO Approved Technical Auditor ISO 9001:2015 QMS Lead Auditor Certified
07 / Verification

Certifications

  • Saudi Council of Engineers Membership
    Saudi Council of Engineers
  • MMUP/UPDA Qatar Certified Engineer
    MMUP/UPDA Qatar
  • SASO Approved Technical Auditor
    Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)
  • ASHGHAL Approved QA/QC Manager
    Ashghal Qatar
  • ISO 9001:2015 QMS Lead Auditor
    CQI/IRCA
  • ISO/IEC 17020 Training
    Cesium Company Limited
  • ISO/IEC 17025 Training
    Cesium Company Limited
  • ASNT Level II – MT, PT & UT
    ASNT
08 / Training

Registrations & Trainings

  • ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 17020 Training
    Cesium Company Limited
  • ASNT Level II in MT, PT & UT and Level I in RT (X-Ray)
  • LabWare LIMS Power User Training
    Naizak Global Engineering
  • Product Installation Training – infraTest
    infraTest, Germany
  • UTM Installation, Maintenance and Operation Training
    Abdulla Fouad Holding Company
  • Internal Audit Training
    Cesium Company Limited
09 / Portfolio

Flagship Projects

Construction & Building Materials Testing Laboratory
Portfolio

Construction & Building Materi...

Managed the operations and technical activities of a state-of-the-art laboratory covering asphalt, soil and aggregate, c...

Road & Infrastructure Projects – Al-Mearad & South West of Muaither
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Road & Infrastructure Projects...

Served as QA/QC Manager for a major Ashghal road and infrastructure project, managing quality plans, inspection and test...

RIW in Various Areas of Greater Doha – Phase VI
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RIW in Various Areas of Greate...

Managed QA/QC activities for road and infrastructure works, ensuring compliance with project specifications, approved in...

Access Road to Birkat Al-Awamer & Rail Package Facilities
Portfolio

Access Road to Birkat Al-Awame...

Provided QA/QC management for access road and parking facilities associated with Qatar Rail packages, including material...

Ministry of Interior – Security Forces Medical City, Riyadh
Portfolio

Ministry of Interior – Secur...

Worked as QC Engineer (Materials) on a major SAR 12.5 billion project, overseeing material inspection, testing, third-pa...

Construction Materials Laboratory Development – MOTABAQAH
Portfolio

Construction Materials Laborat...

Managed metallurgical, building materials, and asphalt laboratory testing activities and contributed to expanding labora...

Construction Materials Inspection & Testing Projects
Portfolio

Construction Materials Inspect...

Performed material inspection and testing for soil, concrete, asphalt, reinforcement steel, and other construction mater...

10 / Contributions

Platform Contributions

Construction Materials Laboratory Management

Managed operations of a multi-section construction and building materials testing laboratory covering asphalt, soil and aggregate, cement and concrete, metallurgy, tiles, plastics and pipes, paints, and sanitary items.

ISO/IEC 17025 Quality System Implementation

Supported implementation and maintenance of ISO/IEC 17025 requirements through technical procedures, internal audits, corrective actions, proficiency testing, method verification, and continual improvement.

QA/QC Management for Infrastructure Projects

Led QA/QC activities for major road and infrastructure projects in Qatar, ensuring compliance with project specifications, approved quality plans, ITPs, and QCS requirements.

Material Inspection & Testing

Performed and supervised inspection and testing of cement, concrete, asphalt, bitumen, soil, aggregates, steel, pipes, tiles, paints, coatings, and other construction materials.

Technical Auditing & Compliance

Conducted and supported internal, external, and technical audits while ensuring compliance with ISO, ASTM, EN, BS, QCS, and SASO requirements.

Non-Destructive Testing

Contributed to structural and material integrity assessments through MT, PT, UT, RT, rebound hammer, pulse velocity, rebar cover, holiday detection, and other NDT techniques.

Laboratory Staff Training & Competency Development

Supervised, trained, and evaluated engineers, technicians, inspectors, and laboratory personnel to ensure technical competency and reliable execution of testing activities.

Project Quality Documentation

Developed and reviewed Project Quality Plans, Quality Procedures, Method Statements, Inspection & Test Plans, material submittals, technical reports, and quality records.

Third-Party Testing & Inspection Coordination

Coordinated with third-party laboratories, contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies to ensure accurate testing, verification, reporting, and compliance with project requirements.

Major Project Handover & Quality Closeout

Successfully contributed to the initiation and handover of three major projects to clients, coordinating inspections, quality documentation, authority requirements, and final deliverables.
11 / Testimonials

Client Testimonials

“
Mehboob demonstrated strong technical leadership in managing construction and building materials laboratory operations, ensuring reliable testing, staff competency, equipment performance, and compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
— GCC Lab Conformity Assessment Company
“
Mehboob provided effective QA/QC leadership across major road and infrastructure projects, maintaining quality standards, managing inspections and testing, and ensuring timely closure of non-conformities.
— Marbu Contracting Company WLL
“
Mehboob demonstrated extensive expertise in quality assurance, material inspection, testing, technical documentation, and project compliance while supporting successful infrastructure project execution and handover.
— Ashghal Qatar
“
Mehboob showed strong capabilities in materials testing, laboratory management, technical procedures, staff training, inspections, and quality management system implementation.
— MOTABAQAH Saudi Specialized Laboratories Company
“
Mehboob is a dependable QA/QC and Materials Engineer with extensive experience in construction materials testing, auditing, inspection, standards compliance, and multidisciplinary team leadership.
— Construction & Materials Testing Teams
12 / Contact

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Location Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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