Structural Inspector - Site

Role Overview

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of structural works and monitor contractor compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Inspect concrete, reinforcement, formwork, structural steel, foundations, waterproofing interfaces, and other structural elements.
• Identify deviations and non-conformities, issue SORs and NCRs, and track corrective actions.
• Verify testing, calibration certificates, quality records, inspection documentation, photographs, and compliance notes.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to resolve structural issues and communicate findings through technical reports.

Quality and Site Coordination

• Ensure works follow approved method statements, ITPs, and QA/QC procedures.
• Use digital inspection platforms and QA/QC systems to document findings and monitor project progress.
• Provide clear guidance to contractors and ensure health and safety protocols during inspections.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least eight years of structural site inspection experience in the UAE construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of structural materials, workmanship, defects, deterioration mechanisms, UAE codes, authority requirements, and international standards.
• Ability to interpret IFC drawings, shop drawings, specifications, ITPs, and method statements accurately.
• Proficiency in inspection tools, site testing coordination, documentation procedures, digital inspection platforms, and technical reporting.
• English communication skills, a valid UAE driver's license, and ability to travel between project sites are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Consultant experience is preferred.
• OSHA, NEBOSH, or equivalent site safety certification is preferred.
• Experience managing NCRs and SORs, concrete testing knowledge, digital documentation skills, and photography skills are preferred.
• Arabic language proficiency and immediate availability are preferred.

Workplace

• The role is site based and may require access to structural elements in constrained or elevated locations and travel between project sites.