E&M Inspector
Role Overview
Supervise and inspect on-site electrical and mechanical works for compliance with project specifications, design drawings, quality standards, safety requirements, and client expectations.
Monitor contractor activities and witness testing and commissioning to ensure work follows approved methodologies and international standards.
Key Skills for This Role
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Job purpose
Supervise and inspect on-site electrical and mechanical works for compliance with project specifications, design drawings, quality standards, safety requirements, and client expectations.
Monitor contractor activities and witness testing and commissioning to ensure work follows approved methodologies and international standards.
Responsibilities
- Conduct daily inspections of contractors' electrical and mechanical works; review approved shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and Inspection Test Plans.
- Monitor installations for compliance with requirements, codes, and standards, including power distribution, switchgear, lighting, earthing, lightning protection, LV/ELV, HVAC, pumps, plumbing, fire systems, building services, and utilities.
- Witness testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning; prepare inspection reports and maintain quality records.
- Identify non-conformances and follow up corrective actions; coordinate with engineers, contractors, and client representatives.
- Verify progress and quality against schedules and specifications; ensure HSE compliance; attend site meetings and provide technical input.
- Review as-built documentation and handover records.
Qualifications and experience
- Diploma or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, electromechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
- 5–10 years of inspection experience in infrastructure, rail, buildings, utilities, or transportation projects.
- Knowledge of IEC, BS, NFPA, ASHRAE, and local authority requirements; familiarity with QA/QC procedures and inspection documentation.
- Strong report-writing and communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Consultancy experience is preferred.
Preferred experience and DMBL requirements
- Metro, rail, airport, major infrastructure, or utility project experience; engineering consultancy experience; E&M testing and commissioning exposure; and Middle East project experience are preferred.
- For DMBL projects: minimum 7 years total experience, minimum 3 years GCC/Middle East experience, an electrical or mechanical engineering diploma/degree, and experience in roads, bridges, tunnels, utilities, rail, or infrastructure projects.
- Availability to join within 30 days is preferred for DMBL projects.
Core competencies
- Technical inspection, quality assurance and control, site supervision, testing and commissioning, and HSE compliance.
- Contractor management, problem solving, stakeholder coordination, and communication skills.
About AtkinsRéalis
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