Site Inspector - Electrical

Role overview

Inspection and coordination duties

• Inspect power distribution, lighting, ELV, and fire alarm installations against drawings, specifications, method statements, standards, and UAE regulations.
• Verify transformers, LV panels, MDBs, SMDBs, DBs, cable trays, conduits, wiring, cable laying, termination, labelling, and containment.
• Supervise installations in hotel and resort areas, including guest rooms, lobbies, restaurants, kitchens, spas, and conference spaces.
• Check lighting quality, energy efficiency, guest comfort, decorative and architectural lighting, and lighting control systems.
• Inspect structured cabling, CCTV, access control, public address, IPTV, and hotel communication systems.
• Verify integration with BMS and witness testing of generators, UPS systems, transformers, lighting controls, earthing, and fire alarm systems.
• Verify insulation resistance and continuity tests; review inspection requests and electrical material submittals.
• Prepare inspection and site observation reports and NCRs when required; maintain inspection, approval, and test records.
• Coordinate with mechanical, civil, and architectural inspectors; attend site meetings, monitor progress, and raise technical issues or delays.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–8 years of electrical inspection experience in construction projects.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in hospitality projects such as hotels, resorts, or serviced apartments.
• Experience with engineering consultants in the UAE is preferred.