Civil Inspector (Buildings)

Bainona Engineering Consultancy LLC.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Bainona Engineering Consultancy LLC. is seeking a Civil Inspector (Buildings) for a full-time, on-site role in Abu Dhabi.

The successful candidate will conduct daily site inspections to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and codes, prepare reports, and coordinate with engineers and contractors to resolve issues and maintain safety. The role requires a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, 7+ years of relevant experience, and at least 2 years GCC experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
• 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• 2 years GCC experience.
• Experience as civil or building inspector on construction projects.
• Ability to identify non-compliant work and maintain inspection records.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular civil and structural inspections in coordination with the Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer.
• Inspect works against approved drawings, specifications, method statements and Inspection & Test Plans.
• Verify materials delivered to site against approved submittals and suppliers.
• Witness concrete pours and record inspection/test information.
• Monitor safety compliance during inspections and report unsafe conditions.
• Support snagging, de-snagging and handover verification.

Skills

Site inspections

Quality control

Documentation

Communication

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Civil Inspector (Buildings) role based in Abu Dhabi. The Civil Inspector will perform daily site inspections of building projects to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and relevant codes and standards. The role includes monitoring construction activities, checking materials and workmanship, and supporting quality control processes. The inspector will prepare inspection reports, document non-conformities, and coordinate with engineers, contractors, and site supervisors to resolve issues and maintain safe working practices. The Civil Inspector will also assist in verifying progress for approvals, support construction management teams with technical input, and contribute to timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out regular civil and structural inspections in coordination with the Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer.
• Inspect works against approved drawings, specifications, method statements and Inspection & Test Plans.
• Inspect reinforcement, formwork, concrete works, waterproofing, masonry and other assigned civil activities before approval and continuation of subsequent works.
• Verify materials delivered to site against approved material submittals and suppliers and support sampling/testing where required.
• Witness concrete pouring and required tests and record relevant inspection and test information.
• Monitor work in progress to identify defects, poor workmanship, unauthorized work or deviations from approved requirements.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, executed-item records, photographs and daily observations.
• Report non-conformities and site issues to the Civil Engineer / Senior Civil Engineer and support follow-up until closure.
• Monitor compliance with site safety requirements during assigned inspections and report unsafe conditions.
• Support snagging, de-snagging and completion inspections and provide field verification for handover records.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• Previous experience as a civil or building inspector on construction projects, preferably within consultancy or supervision roles.
• Ability to identify non-compliant work, maintain inspection records and communicate site observations clearly.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant GCC experience.