E&M Inspector

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced field inspector to cover both electrical and mechanical aspects for metro station services. The role supports Site Engineers to ensure works meet drawings, ITPs, codes and Employer’s Requirements across overground and underground stations.

You will perform daily surveillance, witness tests, coordinate interfaces, and monitor safety and documentation. Prior metro/rail experience and multidisciplinary E&M scope are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Bachelor in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–8 years in E&M site inspection for metro.
• Experience with QA/QC checklists and design-build workflows.
• Previous metro/rail project experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Daily Site Surveillance & Checks on works for HVAC/ECS/TVS, fire protection, water, lifts, MV/LV, lighting, UPS, EBM; record observations and raise NCRs as needed.
• Witness tests, assist with FAT/SAT/IST witnessing, and compile evidence for acceptance.
• Coordinate with civil works for access/penetrations; check clearances and supports; log interface issues.
• Monitor HSSE on site and ensure NFPA 130 life safety features during installation.

Skills

E&M site inspection

QA/QC checklists

Design-build workflows

Metro/rail project experience

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Submittal review

ICD registers coordination

Job description

Job description

Job DescriptionOverview

Act as PMC field inspector covering both electrical and mechanical for metro station services (common inspectors for E&M), supporting Site Engineers to ensure D&B contractor’s works meet approved drawings, ITPs, codes, and Employer’s Requirements—across overground and underground stations.

Your role

Daily Site Surveillance & Checks

• Conduct routine inspections on works performed by the contractor for HVAC/ECS/TVS, fire protection (hydrant, sprinkler, detection), water supply & drainage, lifts & escalators, MV/LV distribution, lighting & UPS, earthing/lightning protection, and BMS/SCADA cabling and terminations. Record observations; raise NCRs where applicable.
• Verify ITPs/WIRs compliance, material deliveries, storage/handling; maintain QA checklists and test records per PMC policy.

Testing & Commissioning Support

• Witness local tests (pressure tests, duct leakage, functional tests), assist with FAT/SAT/IST witnessing, and compile evidence for acceptance.

Interface & Coordination

• Coordinate with civil works for access/penetrations; check clearances and supports; report interface issues promptly to Site Engineers and log in ICD registers.

Safety & Compliance

• Monitor HSSE on site (hot works, elevated work, electrical safety); ensure adherence to NFPA 130 life safety features during installation (smoke control paths, emergency ventilation readiness).

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare Daily Progress Reports (DPRs), photo logs, inspection reports; support measurements and bill verification; maintain punch lists and track closure.

About you

• Diploma/Bachelor in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–8 years in E&M site inspection for metro preferably in metro stations.
• Experience with QA/QC checklists and design build workflows.
• Previous experience working on metro/rail projects is essential.
• Multi disciplinary E&M inspection (mechanical + electrical), documentation, basic submittal review, coordination with contractors and PMC engineers.
• Reports to Station Mechanical/Electrical Site Engineers; escalates critical issues to Resident Engineer (MEP).

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

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