Architect Inspector

Khatib & Alami; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Khatib & Alami is seeking an experienced Architect Inspector to join our Dubai team for a prestigious luxury villas project. The role focuses on on-site architectural inspection, supervision, and ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of site experience in luxury villas or high-end residential developments in Dubai, with strong knowledge of façades, aluminium systems, insulation and GRP works, and excellent coordination

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Architecture or related discipline.
• 10+ years of architectural site inspection and supervision experience.
• Experience with luxury villas and high-end residential projects.
• Knowledge of aluminium systems, façades, insulation and GRP.
• Familiarity with drawings, specifications, submittals, and quality standards.
• Experience on consultant-side or contractor-side projects.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• UAE/Dubai project experience preferred.
• Experience in Dubai luxury villas advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day architectural site inspections and supervision for luxury villa projects.
• Inspect works for compliance with drawings, specs, and quality standards.
• Supervise façade installation and finishes, interfacing with other disciplines.
• Inspect aluminium works including cladding, doors, windows, curtain walls.
• Monitor insulation installation for proper application and continuity.
• Inspect GRP works including installation, joints and interfaces.
• Review materials delivered and verify against submittals and specs.
• Monitor workmanship, identify defects and quality issues on site.
• Coordinate with Contractor, Consultant, Architect and other teams to resolve issues.
• Review shop drawings, material samples, method statements, inspection requests.
• Maintain site inspection records and reports.
• Ensure works align with approved programme and procedures; comply with HSE.
• Attend site meetings and provide technical inputs on architectural works.
• Coordinate with MEP, structural disciplines for integration.

Skills

Architectural inspection

Site supervision

Quality control

Dubai project experience

Coordination & communication

Façade systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Architecture

Job description

Khatib & Alami is looking for an experienced Architect Inspector to join our Dubai team for a prestigious Luxury Villas project.

The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of relevant architectural site inspection and supervision experience, with strong exposure to luxury villas, high-end residential buildings, façade works, aluminium systems, insulation and GRP works.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out day-to-day architectural site inspections and supervision for luxury villa and high-end residential projects.
• Inspect architectural works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, materials and project quality standards.
• Supervise and inspect façade installation and finishing works, including interfaces with architectural and structural elements.
• Inspect aluminium works, including aluminium cladding, doors, windows, curtain walling and related systems.
• Monitor and inspect insulation installation, ensuring proper application, fixing, continuity and compliance with approved specifications.
• Inspect GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) works, including installation, finishing, joints and interfaces.
• Inspect architectural finishes, including internal and external finishes, walls, ceilings, flooring, doors, joinery and other villa finishes.
• Review materials delivered to site and verify compliance with approved material submittals and project specifications.
• Monitor workmanship and identify defects, non-conformities and quality issues during construction.
• Coordinate with the Contractor, Consultant, Architect and other discipline teams to resolve site issues and architectural interfaces.
• Review shop drawings, material samples, method statements and inspection requests as required.
• Conduct regular site inspections and maintain proper inspection records, reports and documentation.
• Monitor contractor progress and ensure architectural works are executed in accordance with the approved programme.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and project procedures at all times.
• Attend site meetings and provide technical inputs related to architectural works.
• Coordinate with MEP, structural and other disciplines to ensure proper integration of architectural works.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Architecture or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in architectural site inspection/supervision.
• Strong experience in Building and Luxury Villa projects.
• Aluminium systems and installation
• Doors, windows and external envelope works
• High-end villa finishing works
• Strong understanding of architectural drawings, specifications, shop drawings and material submittals.
• Experience working as an Architectural Inspector / Architect Site Inspector / Architectural Site Supervisor on consultant-side or contractor-side projects.
• Good knowledge of quality control, inspection procedures and construction standards.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• UAE / Dubai project experience is highly preferred.
• Experience on luxury villas or high-end residential developments in Dubai/UAE will be an advantage.