Structural Inspector - Site

Overview

Job Description

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Structural Inspector to join our supervision team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
• In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring that all structural works on site are executed in strict accordance with approved IFC drawings, shop drawings, method statements, and relevant UAE authority regulations.
• Your meticulous attention to detail, combined with your collaborative approach and transparent communication, will help maintain the highest standards of quality and safety throughout the project lifecycle.
• Carry out daily site inspections for all structural works, ensuring full compliance with approved IFC drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Monitor contractor activities and verify that construction practices meet UAE authority requirements and international standards.
• Identify deviations or non-conformities and issue Site Observation Reports and Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) as required.
• Review and validate inspections related to concrete works, reinforcement, formwork, structural steel, foundations, waterproofing interfaces, and other structural elements.
• Coordinate closely with the project team—including engineers, architects, and specialists—to resolve structural issues and confirm that corrective actions meet project requirements.
• Verify that the contractor maintains proper documentation, testing, and quality records (e.g., cube tests, FDT, plate load test, calibration certificates).
• Ensure all works follow approved method statements, ITPs, and QA/QC procedures.
• Provide clear guidance to contractors to resolve site-related structural issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized and accurate inspection records with photographs, comments, and compliance notes.
• Ensure strict compliance with health and safety protocols during all inspection activities.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 8 years of structural site inspection experience within the UAE construction industry (consultant experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of structural materials, workmanship, defects, and typical deterioration mechanisms
• Solid knowledge of UAE building codes, authority requirements, and relevant international standards
• Ability to interpret IFC drawings, shop drawings, specifications, ITPs, and method statements with high accuracy
• Proficiency in standard inspection tools, site testing coordination, and documentation procedures
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail, particularly in identifying non-conformities and reporting deviations
• Excellent technical report writing skills and familiarity with digital inspection platforms or QA/QC systems
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
• Valid UAE driver's license and ability to travel between project sites as required
• Physically capable of accessing structural elements in constrained or elevated locations when needed
• Demonstrated commitment to health and safety, professional ethics, and maintaining quality standards
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural team environment and adapt to varying site conditions and weather

Preferred

• Site safety certifications (OSHA, NEBOSH, or equivalent)
• Experience preparing and managing Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and Site Observation Reports (SOR)
• Proficiency with inspection software applications and digital documentation tools
• Knowledge of concrete testing protocols, including cube tests, FDT, and plate load tests
• Steel structural Inspection Experience
• Photography and visual documentation skills for inspection records
• Arabic language proficiency
• Immediately available to commence employment

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