Structural Inspector

Description

• Ensure all works follow approved method statements, ITPs, and QA/QC procedures.
• Monitor contractor activities and verify that construction practices meet UAE authority requirements and international standards.
• Verify that the contractor maintains proper documentation, testing, and quality records (e.g., cube tests, FDT, plate load test, calibration certificates).
• Identify deviations or non-conformities and issue Site Observation Reports (SPOR) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) as required.
• Review and validate inspections related to concrete works, reinforcement, formwork, structural steel, foundations, waterproofing interfaces, and other structural elements.
• Ensure strict compliance with health and safety protocols during all inspection activities.
• Coordinate closely with the project team—including engineers, architects, and specialists—to resolve structural issues and confirm that corrective actions meet project requirements.
• Maintain organized and accurate inspection records with photographs, comments, and compliance notes.
• Provide clear guidance to contractors to resolve site-related structural issues in a timely manner.
• Carry out daily site inspections for all structural works, ensuring full compliance with approved IFC drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and method statements.

Requirements

• Proficiency in standard inspection tools, site testing coordination, and documentation procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English; Arabic knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of structural materials, workmanship, defects, and typical deterioration mechanisms.
• Demonstrated commitment to health & safety, professional ethics, and maintaining quality standards.
• Valid UAE driver’s license and ability to travel between project sites as required.
• Excellent technical report writing skills and familiarity with digital inspection platforms or QA/QC systems.
• Ability to work in a multicultural team environment and adapt to varying site conditions and weather.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, especially in identifying non-conformities and reporting deviations.
• Ability to interpret IFC drawings, shop drawings, specifications, ITPs, and method statements with high accuracy.
• 5 to 8 years of structural site inspection experience within the UAE construction industry (consultant experience preferred).
• Physically capable of accessing structural elements in constrained or elevated locations when needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering.
• Solid knowledge of UAE building codes, authority requirements and relevant international standards.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance