Structural Inspector - Site
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About the Role
Egis is seeking a Structural Inspector to join their supervision team in Dubai, ensuring structural works comply with approved drawings and UAE regulations. Requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and 8+ years of structural site inspection experience in the UAE.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive daily site inspections for all structural works, verifying full compliance with approved IFC drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and method statements
- Monitor contractor activities and verify that construction practices meet UAE authority requirements and international standards
- Identify deviations and non conformities, issuing Site Observation Reports (SOR) and Non Conformance Reports (NCR) with clear, actionable recommendations
- Review and validate inspections related to concrete works, reinforcement, formwork, structural steel, foundations, waterproofing interfaces, and other structural elements
- Coordinate effectively with the project team to resolve structural issues and confirm corrective actions
- Verify that contractors maintain proper documentation, testing, and quality records (e.g., cube tests, FDT, plate load tests, calibration certificates)
- Ensure all works follow approved method statements, ITPs, and QA/QC procedures with consistent oversight
- Provide clear, decisive guidance to contractors to resolve site related structural issues in a timely manner
- Maintain organized and accurate inspection records with photographs, detailed comments, and comprehensive compliance notes
- Ensure strict adherence to health and safety protocols during all inspection activities
- Utilize digital inspection platforms and QA/QC systems to document findings and track project progress
- Communicate inspection results transparently to stakeholders through well structured technical reports
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Minimum 8 years of structural site inspection experience within the UAE construction industry (consultant experience preferred)
- Strong understanding of structural materials, workmanship, defects, and typical deterioration mechanisms
- Solid knowledge of UAE building codes, authority requirements, and relevant international standards
- Ability to interpret IFC drawings, shop drawings, specifications, ITPs, and method statements with high accuracy
- Proficiency in standard inspection tools, site testing coordination, and documentation procedures
- Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent technical report writing skills and familiarity with digital inspection platforms or QA/QC systems
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
- Valid UAE driver's license and ability to travel between project sites
- Physically capable of accessing structural elements in constrained or elevated locations
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Job Description
- We are seeking a detail oriented and analytical Structural Inspector to join our supervision team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring that all structural works on site are executed in strict accordance with approved IFC drawings, shop drawings, method statements, and relevant UAE authority regulations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive daily site inspections for all structural works, verifying full compliance with approved IFC drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and method statements
- Monitor contractor activities and verify that construction practices meet UAE authority requirements and international standards
- Identify deviations and non conformities, issuing Site Observation Reports (SOR) and Non Conformance Reports (NCR) with clear, actionable recommendations
- Review and validate inspections related to concrete works, reinforcement, formwork, structural steel, foundations, waterproofing interfaces, and other structural elements
- Coordinate effectively with the project team—including engineers, architects, and specialists—to resolve structural issues and confirm that corrective actions meet project requirements
- Verify that contractors maintain proper documentation, testing, and quality records (e.g., cube tests, FDT, plate load tests, calibration certificates)
- Ensure all works follow approved method statements, ITPs, and QA/QC procedures with consistent oversight
- Provide clear, decisive guidance to contractors to resolve site related structural issues in a timely manner
- Maintain organized and accurate inspection records with photographs, detailed comments, and comprehensive compliance notes
- Ensure strict adherence to health and safety protocols during all inspection activities
- Utilize digital inspection platforms and QA/QC systems to document findings and track project progress
- Communicate inspection results transparently to stakeholders through well structured technical reports
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Minimum 8 years of structural site inspection experience within the UAE construction industry (consultant experience preferred)
- Strong understanding of structural materials, workmanship, defects, and typical deterioration mechanisms
- Solid knowledge of UAE building codes, authority requirements, and relevant international standards
- Ability to interpret IFC drawings, shop drawings, specifications, ITPs, and method statements with high accuracy
- Proficiency in standard inspection tools, site testing coordination, and documentation procedures
- Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail, particularly in identifying non conformities and reporting deviations
- Excellent technical report writing skills and familiarity with digital inspection platforms or QA/QC systems
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
- Valid UAE driver's license and ability to travel between project sites as required
- Physically capable of accessing structural elements in constrained or elevated locations when needed
- Demonstrated commitment to health and safety, professional ethics, and maintaining quality standards
Preferred Qualifications
- Site safety certifications (OSHA, NEBOSH, or equivalent)
- Experience preparing and managing Non Conformance Reports (NCR) and Site Observation Reports (SOR)
- Proficiency with inspection software applications and digital documentation tools
- Knowledge of concrete testing protocols, including cube tests, FDT, and plate load tests
- Photography and visual documentation skills for inspection records
- Arabic language proficiency
- Immediately available to commence employment
Additional Information
- The role is site based.
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