Architectural Site Inspector - Building Quality

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking an Architectural Site Inspector in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role involves supervising architectural building works, ensuring contractor compliance, and maintaining site records.

The ideal candidate should have 5-7 years of building construction experience, along with a degree in Architecture or a related field. The position requires thorough inspections and quality assurance during construction activities.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in building construction, architectural inspection, or site supervision.
• Experience in projects involving architectural works, finishes, and quality checks.
• Good knowledge of contract documents, detailed drawings, specifications, and inspection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise architectural building works and verify contractor compliance.
• Perform site inspections and maintain accurate daily records.
• Document contractor activities and report findings regarding quality concerns.

Skills

Architectural site inspection

Building construction inspection

Building quality control

Site supervision

Construction quality assurance

Contract document review

Drawing compliance

Specification compliance

Code compliance

Site measurements

Surveying checks

Education

Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Architecture or a relevant discipline

Job description

Job Overview

Architectural Site Inspector - Building Quality in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an Architecture and Planning opportunity for an experienced inspection professional who can supervise architectural building works, verify contractor compliance, maintain accurate site records, and support quality assurance across construction activities.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Architecture and Planning

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: 5-7 years in building construction

Key Responsibilities

• Read and understand package contract documents, detailed drawings, specifications, health and safety measures, and all associated project updates.
• Ensure contractors comply with contract standards, approved specifications, drawings, and project quality requirements.
• Perform site inspections through observation, measurements, testing support, and quality assurance tracking.
• Undertake site supervision and inspection duties when required or instructed by the Resident Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer.
• Document contractor personnel, equipment, activities observed, work locations, reasons for activities, and methods used in assigned site areas.
• Maintain accurate daily records of contractor manpower, equipment, materials, work progress, inspections, and site activities.
• Report on materials delivery, inspection findings, construction progress, quality concerns, and site issues.
• Follow up and implement site instructions issued by the project leader, Resident Engineer, or Assistant Resident Engineer.
• Apply and implement site quality controls, quality assurance procedures, and approved inspection processes.
• Monitor conformance to quality, performance, contract, and code requirements through regular inspection duties.
• Prepare site measurements and surveying checks required by project leadership for building and architectural works.
• Verify architectural works, finishes, levels, dimensions, locations, and installed components against approved drawings and specifications.
• Identify and report discrepancies, non‑compliant works, poor workmanship, unsafe activities, and documentation gaps.
• Coordinate with contractors and site teams to support timely correction of quality or compliance issues.
• Monitor health and safety conditions during construction works and report violations through the correct project channels.
• Support the preparation of inspection records, daily reports, site notes, quality evidence, and handover documentation.
• Assist with coordination between architectural works and other project disciplines where required.
• Help ensure completed works are ready for inspection, testing approval, and closeout.
• Maintain professional communication with engineers, contractors, supervisors, and other project stakeholders.
• Complete all assigned inspection, reporting, and documentation duties in line with AECOM quality expectations and project procedures.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Architecture or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in building construction, architectural inspection, or site supervision.
• Experience in building construction projects involving architectural works, finishes, field verification, and quality checks.
• Good knowledge of contract documents, detailed drawings, specifications, construction standards, and inspection procedures.
• Ability to observe, measure, record, and report site activities accurately.
• Practical understanding of quality control, quality assurance, site documentation, inspection reports, and construction records.
• Ability to support site measurements, surveying checks, and field inspections under the direction of project leadership.
• Good awareness of health and safety requirements in active construction environments.
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing workmanship, materials, dimensions, levels, and progress.
• Ability to follow instructions from the Resident Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, and project leaders.
• Good communication skills for daily coordination with contractors, engineers, and site teams.
• Organized, reliable, and able to maintain accurate inspection records and site documentation.
• Professional attitude with a strong commitment to safety, quality, compliance, teamwork, and timely reporting.

Skills Set

• Architectural site inspection
• Building construction inspection
• Building quality control
• Site supervision
• Construction quality assurance
• Contract document review
• Drawing compliance
• Specification compliance
• Code compliance
• Site measurements
• Surveying checks