Structural Inspector - Site

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily structural site inspections against drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Monitor contractor compliance with UAE authority requirements and international standards.
• Identify deviations and issue SORs and NCRs with actionable recommendations.
• Inspect concrete, reinforcement, formwork, structural steel, foundations, waterproofing interfaces, and other structural elements.
• Coordinate with project teams and contractors to resolve issues and verify corrective actions.
• Verify testing and quality records, including cube tests, FDT, plate load tests, and calibration certificates.
• Oversee compliance with ITPs and QA/QC procedures; guide contractors on site issues.
• Maintain photographic inspection records and use digital platforms to document findings and track progress.
• Follow safety protocols and communicate results through technical reports.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 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 codes, authority requirements, international standards, drawings, specifications, ITPs, and method statements.
• Proficiency with inspection tools, site testing coordination, documentation, technical reporting, and digital inspection or QA/QC systems.
• Effective verbal and written English communication.
• Valid UAE driver's license and ability to travel between project sites.
• Able to access constrained or elevated structural elements; committed to safety, ethics, quality, and collaborative work.

Preferred qualifications

• Site safety certification such as OSHA, NEBOSH, or equivalent.
• Experience preparing NCRs and SORs, inspection software proficiency, concrete testing knowledge, and photography skills.
• Arabic proficiency and immediate availability are preferred.