Structural Inspector - Site

Structural Inspector (Buildings Project):

We are seeking a competent and detail-oriented Structural Inspector to join our supervision team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role involves ensuring that all structural works on site are executed strictly in accordance with approved IFC drawings, shop drawings, method statements, and relevant authority regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

The role is site based.