Structural Inspector - Site

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Inspect structural works daily for compliance with drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Monitor contractor practices against UAE authority requirements and international standards; identify non-conformities and issue SORs and NCRs.
• Review inspections for concrete, reinforcement, formwork, structural steel, foundations, waterproofing interfaces, and related elements.
• Coordinate with project engineers, architects, and specialists to resolve issues and confirm corrective actions.
• Verify testing, quality records, and documentation, including cube tests, FDT, plate load tests, and calibration certificates.
• Oversee approved method statements, ITPs, QA/QC procedures, and health and safety protocols.
• Guide contractors, maintain detailed inspection records and photographs, use digital systems to track findings, and report results to stakeholders.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least 8 years of structural site inspection experience in the UAE construction industry; consultant experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of structural materials, workmanship, defects, and deterioration mechanisms.
• Knowledge of UAE building codes, authority requirements, and relevant international standards.
• Ability to accurately interpret IFC and shop drawings, specifications, ITPs, and method statements.
• Proficiency in inspection tools, site testing coordination, and documentation procedures.
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, technical report writing, and familiarity with digital inspection or QA/QC systems.
• Effective verbal and written English communication; valid UAE driver's license and ability to travel between sites.
• Able to access constrained or elevated structural elements and adapt to site conditions while maintaining safety, ethics, and quality.

Preferred qualifications

• Site safety certifications such as OSHA, NEBOSH, or equivalent are preferred.
• Experience managing NCRs and SORs, inspection software, concrete testing protocols, and photographic documentation is preferred.
• Arabic proficiency and immediate availability are preferred.

Workplace

• The role is site based.