Material Inspector

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Material Inspector to support construction supervision of major roads, bridges, highways, utilities, and infrastructure projects in the UAE.The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting, sampling, testing, and verifying construction materials to ensure compliance with approved material submittals, project specifications, contract requirements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), applicable international standards, and UAE authority requirements.

• Inspect and verify construction materials delivered to site against approved material submittals, specifications, drawings, approved sources, and project requirements.
• Conduct and witness sampling, field testing, and laboratory testing of soil, aggregates, asphalt, concrete, reinforcement steel, road-base/sub-base materials, and other civil/infrastructure materials.
• Verify material source approvals, manufacturer certificates, delivery documentation, test certificates, laboratory reports, and required supporting documentation before acceptance.
• Ensure only approved and compliant materials are incorporated into permanent works.
• Monitor materials used for roads, bridges, highways, drainage, utilities, earthworks, concrete works, and associated infrastructure.
• Review Material Inspection Requests (MIRs), Work Inspection Requests (WIRs), material submittals, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), test reports, and calibration certificates.
• Coordinate with contractors, Material Engineers, Resident Engineers, QA/QC teams, approved testing laboratories, suppliers, and relevant authorities regarding material inspections and testing.
• Witness field and laboratory tests and ensure testing frequency and methodology comply with approved project specifications and applicable standards.
• Monitor the storage, handling, identification, traceability, and protection of materials at site.
• Identify non-conforming materials and issue/recommend NCRs, observations, or corrective actions, as applicable, and follow up until satisfactory closure.
• Maintain accurate material inspection records, testing logs, approvals, rejection records, laboratory reports, and other QA/QC documentation.
• Support authority inspections and audits and ensure required material records and documentation are available.
• Report material-related quality concerns and deviations promptly to the Material Engineer/Resident Engineer.
• Ensure compliance with applicable project HSE requirements during inspection, sampling, testing, storage, and handling activities.

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in material inspection, or construction supervision.
• Strong experience on roads, bridges, highways, utilities, and major infrastructure projects.
• UAE infrastructure/project experience is mandatory.
• UAE Authority approval is mandatory, with preference for candidates holding relevant approvals such as RTA, Dubai Municipality/DCL, ADM/DMT, or other applicable UAE infrastructure authority approvals, depending on project requirements.
• Practical knowledge of material testing and inspection for soil, aggregates, asphalt, concrete, steel, and pavement materials.
• Good working knowledge of relevant ASTM, AASHTO, BS/BS EN, project specifications, and applicable UAE authority requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, material submittals, ITPs, method statements, and laboratory test reports.
• Good documentation, reporting, communication, and coordination skills.
• Previous experience working with an engineering consultant/construction supervision consultant on major UAE infrastructure projects is highly preferred.

The budget for the role is 8000 to 9000aed.

Please submit your CV, current salary, expected salary and notice period to: [email protected] Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.