Electrical Inspector

JAMES CUBITT MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA LTD; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

James Cubitt Middle East & North Africa Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor to oversee electrical installations on site in the UAE. The role involves inspecting works, verifying installations, and ensuring compliance with project drawings and local regulations.

You will review drawings and ITPs, coordinate with contractors, and maintain detailed site reports, supporting timely and compliant project delivery.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical certification.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications and data sheets.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and inspection protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections of electrical installations to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications and local regulations.
• Monitor electrical works progress and report deviations or substandard workmanship.
• Verify and document installation of lighting, power distribution, fire alarm, ELV, and earthing systems.
• Review shop drawings, method statements, and inspection & test plans (ITPs).
• Coordinate with main contractor, subcontractors and other disciplines to ensure execution.

Skills

Site inspection

Technical drawing interpretation

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct site inspections of electrical installations to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, local authority regulations
• Monitor electrical works progress and report deviations, non-conformities, or substandard workmanship.
• Verify and document installation of electrical systems including lighting, power distribution, fire alarm, ELV, and earthing systems.
• Participate in inspections for material deliveries to ensure conformity to approved material submittals and project specifications.
• Review and provide feedback on shop drawings, method statements, and inspection & test plans (ITPs).
• Coordinate with the main contractor, subcontractors, and other disciplines to ensure proper execution of electrical works.
• Maintain detailed daily site reports, including observations, progress, and deficiencies.
• Attend and document inspections, tests, and commissioning activities for electrical systems.
• Assist in ensuring that corrective actions are implemented for inspection comments or rejected works.
• Support the Electrical Engineer in resolving technical and site issues.
• Ensure that all electrical work is executed in compliance with project safety standards and procedures.
• Verify as-built drawings for electrical systems as submitted by contractors.
• Liaise with local authority inspectors during their site visits and support contractor compliance efforts.

Skills

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical certification.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in site supervision/inspection within building construction sectors.
• Experience working with consultancy firms in the UAE.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems installation and local code requirements
• Proficient in interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and material data sheets.
• Familiar with safety regulations and inspection protocols.