Material Inspector

Job Details
Location: United Arab Emirates
Location: Dubai
Industry: Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Preferred Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time

What You ll Do

* Conduct inspections to ensure construction materials and works comply with contract specifications
* Oversee demolition, roadworks, bridges, sidewalks, landscaping, and drainage works
* Inspect electrical installations related to traffic signals, lighting, and ramp metering systems
* Monitor irrigation, planting, roadway signage, mechanical equipment, and facility construction
* Take daily site photographs and maintain organized project documentation
* Verify that only approved and certified materials are used in the works
* Collect and review certificates of compliance, MSDS, inspection tags, and related material documentation
* Maintain as-built plans, daily diaries, and prepare reports to support project tracking
* Recognize and report potential conflicts or quality issues, proposing corrective actions
* Support the preparation of safety reports and quality control documentation
* Monitor installed quantities to verify payment applications and change orders
* Provide technical guidance to junior inspectors and coordinate work of sub-consultants for material testing
* Respond to site emergencies or urgent inspection needs as required

Ideal Profile

* Diploma/Associate Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, or related technical field
* Minimum 7 years of inspection experience in roads, bridges, and infrastructure projects
* Dubai Central Laboratory (DCL) Approval is mandatory
* Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and construction specifications
* Strong familiarity with construction methods, material quality standards, and inspection procedures
* Good communication and reporting skills with attention to detail
* Proactive problem-solving approach with ability to identify issues early and recommend solutions