Structural Inspector (Dubai Based)

About the Role

Responsibilities

• Inspect and supervise structural construction activities, including, as relevant to the project scope: Excavation readiness for structural works Blinding concrete and formation level checks Foundations, pile caps, rafts, footings, ground beams, and retaining walls Columns, walls, slabs, beams, staircases, and other reinforced concrete elements Reinforcement inspection, including bar sizes, spacing, laps, cover, and fixing Formwork inspection, alignment, levels, dimensions, stability, and cleanliness prior to casting Embedded items, inserts, sleeves, anchor bolts, and builder’s works openings Concrete placement, vibration, finishing, curing, and protection Precast structural elements installation, alignment, and connection checks where applicable Structural steel erection, bolt tightening, welding inspections, and connection alignment where applicable Grouting, base plates, supports, and temporary bracing arrangements Interface coordination with civil, architectural, and MEP works where relevant
• Excavation readiness for structural works
• Blinding concrete and formation level checks
• Foundations, pile caps, rafts, footings, ground beams, and retaining walls
• Columns, walls, slabs, beams, staircases, and other reinforced concrete elements
• Reinforcement inspection, including bar sizes, spacing, laps, cover, and fixing
• Formwork inspection, alignment, levels, dimensions, stability, and cleanliness prior to casting
• Embedded items, inserts, sleeves, anchor bolts, and builder’s works openings
• Concrete placement, vibration, finishing, curing, and protection
• Precast structural elements installation, alignment, and connection checks where applicable
• Structural steel erection, bolt tightening, welding inspections, and connection alignment where applicable
• Grouting, base plates, supports, and temporary bracing arrangements
• Interface coordination with civil, architectural, and MEP works where relevant
• Ensure works are executed in accordance with approved method statements, ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans), and risk assessments.
• Review and process Inspection Requests (IRs) and ensure required preconditions are met before approvals or witnessing.
• Review material submittals relevant to structural works (e.g. concrete, reinforcement steel, structural steel, bolts, grout, embedded items) and verify that on-site materials match approved submissions.
• Support the review of shop drawings for constructability and compliance, as assigned by the Engineer.

Testing, Witnessing, and Quality Records

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience in structural inspection on infrastructure and/or building projects in the UAE
• Strong knowledge of structural construction methods and materials, including: Reinforced concrete works Structural steel works Foundations and substructure works Formwork, reinforcement, casting, curing, and structural finishing interfaces
• Reinforced concrete works
• Structural steel works
• Foundations and substructure works
• Formwork, reinforcement, casting, curing, and structural finishing interfaces
• Familiarity with applicable standards/codes, as relevant, such as ACI, BS, ASTM, AISC, Eurocodes, or equivalent.
• Experience with international consulting/engineering firms is preferred.
• Strong communication and technical reporting skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital site inspection/reporting tools.
• We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employ.