Inspector Material

Role overview

Material inspection and quality control

• Inspect delivered materials and verify type, grade, size, class, manufacturer, and approved source; check delivery notes, material and test certificates, and conformity certificates.
• Inspect sewerage and stormwater pipes, fittings, manhole covers, frames, gullies, and drainage accessories; verify HDPE, GRP, uPVC, concrete, and other approved pipe materials.
• Inspect bedding, surround, backfill, fill, aggregates, sand, cement, concrete, admixtures, reinforcement steel, waterproofing, joint sealants, geotextiles, and protective coatings.
• Ensure materials are stored, protected, and handled to prevent damage or contamination; check identification, batch and heat numbers, and traceability where applicable.
• Witness sampling and laboratory testing under the approved ITP and review test results for compliance.
• Monitor concrete delivery, temperature, slump, cube sampling, and related test requirements.
• Identify and report rejected, damaged, expired, or non-conforming materials; monitor their quarantine or disposal.
• Maintain MIRs, inspection records, test reports, certificates, and material registers; coordinate material approvals and testing with contractors, suppliers, laboratories, and site inspectors.

Qualifications and experience

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction supervision, inspection, or quality control of infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in sewerage, stormwater, drainage, and utility projects; Dubai Municipality project experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of material inspection for pipes, fittings, manholes, concrete, aggregates, reinforcement steel, and backfilling materials.
• Familiarity with Dubai Municipality standards, DEWA requirements, project specifications, and relevant international standards.
• Experience reviewing MIRs, material submittals, test certificates, and laboratory reports.
• Knowledge of HDPE, GRP, uPVC, reinforced concrete pipes, drainage accessories, waterproofing systems, and geotextile materials.
• Able to identify non-conforming materials and recommend corrective actions; good communication, reporting, and documentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and inspection reporting systems; a valid UAE driving license is preferred.

Compliance and traceability