Construction Inspector - Quality Assurance and Site Inspection

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Construction Inspector to support Buildings and Places projects in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role focuses on field inspections, QA monitoring, and ensuring works meet specifications and codes.

You will conduct daily site inspections, maintain records, and assist in testing, commissioning, and handover activities. Under general supervision, you will apply technical judgment, document findings, and support entry-level trainee onboarding.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct construction field inspections.
• Understanding of construction quality, performance, specification, and code compliance requirements.
• Ability to maintain accurate inspection records.
• Familiarity with quality assurance monitoring activities.
• Ability to participate in punch list inspections, testing, and commissioning.
• Capability to support construction area and equipment turnover documentation.
• Ability to organize assigned inspection activities and work under general supervision.
• Willingness to assist with entry-level employee training when required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily field inspections of assigned construction activities.
• Monitor construction works for compliance with applicable quality and performance requirements.
• Verify conformity with relevant technical specifications and construction codes.
• Identify and document observations arising from site inspections.
• Maintain inspection records for assigned construction activities.
• Support consistent application of established construction quality requirements.
• Participate in construction punch list inspections.
• Assist in testing, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Provide input for documentation for completed construction areas and equipment turnover.

Skills

Construction field inspections

Quality requirements understanding

Accurate inspection records

Quality assurance monitoring

Punch list inspections

Turnover documentation

Task organization under supervision

Training entry-level staff

Job description

Construction Inspector - Quality Assurance and Site Inspection Job Snapshot - Role: Construction Inspector - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Construction - Function: Building-Construction Inspection - Experience: Limited experience; minimum years not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Overview AECOM is seeking a Construction Inspector to support its Buildings and Places projects in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position focuses on conducting field inspections, monitoring construction quality, and verifying that completed works meet applicable performance requirements, technical specifications, and construction codes. Working under general supervision, the Construction Inspector will carry out daily site inspections, maintain inspection records, track quality assurance progress, and participate in testing, commissioning, and punch list activities. The role also involves supporting documentation for completed construction areas and equipment handovers. The successful candidate will be expected to apply technical judgment within the scope of assigned responsibilities and may assist in training entry-level employees.

Job Details - Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Abu Dhabi - Industry: Construction - Function: Building-Construction Inspection - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

Construction Inspection and Quality Monitoring

- Perform daily field inspections of assigned construction activities.

- Monitor construction works for compliance with applicable quality and performance requirements.

- Verify conformity with relevant technical specifications and construction codes.

- Identify and document observations arising from site inspections.

- Maintain accurate inspection records for assigned construction activities.

- Support consistent application of established construction quality requirements.

Quality Assurance Progress Tracking

- Monitor and track quality assurance progress throughout assigned construction activities.

- Record inspection findings and relevant quality observations.

- Support the identification and follow-up of outstanding quality-related items.

- Maintain inspection information required for construction quality monitoring.

- Communicate relevant inspection findings through established project reporting procedures.

Testing, Commissioning and Punch Lists

- Participate in construction punch list inspections.

- Support inspection activities associated with testing and commissioning.

- Record outstanding items identified during inspection activities.

- Assist in verifying the status of inspected works and equipment.

- Provide inspection information required to support construction completion activities.

Construction Documentation and Handover

- Prepare and maintain daily field inspection records.

- Support accurate documentation of construction quality and compliance observations.

- Provide input to documentation for completed construction areas.

- Assist with records required for equipment turnover and handover.

- Maintain organized inspection information for project reference and continuity.

General Supervision and Team Support

- Perform assigned inspection duties under general supervision.

- Apply appropriate technical judgment when planning and completing inspection activities.

- Coordinate assigned tasks with relevant project personnel.

- Support completion of inspection activities in accordance with established project requirements.

- Assist with training entry-level employees when requested.

Qualifications and Experience

The source job description does not specify a mandatory educational qualification, professional certification, or minimum number of years of experience. The position is described as requiring limited experience and the ability to work under general supervision. Relevant capabilities include:

• - Ability to conduct construction field inspections.
• - Understanding of construction quality, performance, specification, and code compliance requirements.
• - Ability to maintain accurate inspection records.
• - Familiarity with quality assurance monitoring activities.
• - Ability to participate in punch list inspections, testing, and commissioning.
• - Capability to support construction area and equipment turnover documentation.
• - Ability to organize assigned inspection activities and work under general supervision.
• - Willingness to assist with entry-level employee training when required.

Professional Skills and Competencies

• - Construction site inspection.
• - Quality and performance compliance monitoring.
• - Technical specification verification.
• - Construction code compliance.
• - Daily field inspection reporting.
• - Inspection record management.
• - Quality assurance progress tracking.
• - Punch list inspection support.
• - Testing and commissioning participation.
• - Construction completion documentation.
• - Area and equipment turnover support.
• - Technical judgment and task organization.
• - Attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
• - Team coordination and communication.
• - Ability to follow established supervision and reporting procedures.

Recruitment and Onboarding Requirements

AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activities seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Benefits and Professional Development

AECOM offers employee benefits depending on employment status and applicable eligibility requirements. These may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, paid time off, leave benefits, well-being resources, employee assistance programmes, business travel insurance, retirement savings arrangements, and other available employee programmes.

AECOM supports professional development through training programmes, technical knowledge sharing, and opportunities to work alongside experienced construction and engineering professionals.

The role provides opportunities to develop practical experience in construction inspection, quality assurance monitoring, testing and commissioning activities, and project handover documentation.

About AECOM

About AECOM AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting and professional services firm committed to delivering a better world. The company works with public-and private-sector clients to address complex challenges across buildings, transportation, water, environment, and energy. Its services span advisory, planning, design, engineering, programme management, and construction management, supporting innovative, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure solutions.

AECOM brings together more than 50000 professionals worldwide, including engineers, architects, planners, designers, scientists, digital specialists, and construction management professionals. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.

The organization promotes collaboration, professional development, respect, and equal employment opportunities.