Civil Structural Site Inspector - Construction QA

AESG; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AESG is seeking a Site Inspector – Structures to perform daily inspections of structural works during construction, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs and contracts. You will monitor concrete, reinforcement, formwork and steel erection, while recording findings and supporting resolution of any issues.

The role requires 5+ years in structural site supervision, with UAE/GCC construction exposure preferred. Knowledge of UAE Codes and a multidisciplinary consultancy background is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years post-graduate experience in structural site supervision.
• Minimum 3 years UAE/GCC experience on building construction projects.
• Experience in data centre projects would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with UAE Building Codes, structural standards and construction methodologies.
• Experience on commercial, residential, hospitality, healthcare, mixed-use or high-rise developments.
• Professional membership is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of structural works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, project specifications and contract requirements.
• Inspect reinforced concrete works including foundations, pile caps, footings, retaining walls, columns, beams, slabs, staircases and suspended structures.
• Inspect reinforcement installation prior to concrete placement, ensuring compliance with approved reinforcement drawings and detailing.
• Witness concrete pours and verify compliance with approved method statements, specifications and quality requirements.
• Monitor formwork installation, falsework and temporary works to ensure compliance with approved designs and safe construction practices.
• Inspect structural steel fabrication, erection, bolted connections and welded connections in accordance with approved shop drawings and specifications.
• Verify that construction materials delivered to site comply with approved material submittals and project specifications.
• Review contractor quality control records, inspection requests and testing documentation.
• Witness field testing activities including concrete slump tests, cube sampling, reinforcement inspections and other structural testing as required.
• Identify construction defects, quality concerns and non-conforming work and report findings to the Senior Site Engineer.
• Assist in preparing Site Observation Reports (SORs), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Requests for Information (RFIs) and snag lists.
• Monitor contractor corrective actions and verify satisfactory close-out of identified defects.
• Coordinate inspections with Architectural, MEP and HSE site supervision teams to ensure multidisciplinary coordination.
• Attend site inspections, coordination meetings and technical workshops when required.
• Maintain accurate daily site diaries recording inspections, construction progress, testing activities and engineering observations.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved construction methodologies, quality procedures and project specifications.
• Assist during project handover inspections and verification of completed structural works.
• Report technical issues promptly to the Senior Site Engineer and support the resolution of construction-related challenges.
• Maintain professional relationships with Clients, Contractors, Consultants and Authorities throughout project delivery.

Skills

Structural inspection

Quality control

Site supervision

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

AESG is seeking a Site Inspector – Structures to perform daily inspections of structural works during construction, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs and contracts. You will monitor concrete, reinforcement, formwork and steel erection, while recording findings and supporting resolution of any issues.

The role requires 5+ years in structural site supervision, with UAE/GCC construction exposure preferred. Knowledge of UAE Codes and a multidisciplinary consultancy background is advantageous.