Structural Inspector

Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Construction
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

* Supervise and monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with design specifications, standards, and project requirements.
* Conduct and witness civil and structural tests such as soil compaction, concrete slump, compression strength, and aggregate gradation.
* Inspect foundation installations for depot buildings, MPS, and TPS to ensure correct alignment and bearing capacity.
* Monitor structural steel fabrication, welding, and erection to ensure compliance with approved drawings and codes.
* Oversee painting and insulation applications, ensuring proper coverage and material compliance.
* Validate contractor s quality control documentation, test results, and inspection reports.
* Supervise construction labor and subcontractors to ensure adherence to quality, workmanship, and safety standards.
* Witness and administer welder qualification tests and verify certification compliance.
* Conduct visual inspections, non-destructive testing (NDT), and structural integrity checks on site.
* Record and report non-conformances, site issues, and deviations from approved procedures.
* Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and consultants to resolve technical issues promptly.
* Support the implementation of site safety practices and participate in safety audits.
* Maintain accurate inspection logs, progress records, and quality documentation.

Ideal Profile

* Bachelor s degree or diploma in Civil or Construction Engineering, or related field.
* 5+ years of relevant experience for degree holders or 7+ years for diploma holders in facility or building construction supervision.
* Proven experience in rail infrastructure projects, especially in depot, substation, or maintenance facility structures.
* Strong understanding of concrete, steel, and foundation construction methods.
* Knowledge of QA/QC inspection procedures and safety regulations for large infrastructure works.
* Certification in welding, concrete, or structural inspection is highly desirable.
* Excellent interpretation skills for blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications.
* Proficient in MS Office and familiar with construction management software.
* Effective communication, teamwork, and site coordination abilities.

Skills Set

* Structural and civil inspection
* Concrete and steel testing
* Quality assurance and documentation
* Welding inspection and certification compliance
* Construction safety monitoring
* Rail infrastructure supervision
* Site coordination and reporting
* Non-conformance and corrective action management