Inspector Architect

KEO International Consultants; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Architectural Inspector to join their dynamic team in Abu Dhabi. This role involves ensuring compliance with contractual specifications, reviewing shop drawings, and maintaining high standards of work quality and site safety. The company fosters a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and well-being, offering hybrid working arrangements and community engagement opportunities. If you are passionate about architecture and eager to contribute to iconic projects, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Arrangements

Study Assistance

Employee Referral Rewards

On-Demand Counseling Services

Workplace Clinics

Community Events Participation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in architectural inspection.
• Strong knowledge of local codes and international best practices.

Responsibilities

• Attend to Inspection Requests and take appropriate action.
• Review shop drawings against specifications and codes.
• Monitor work quality and site safety compliance.

Skills

Inspection Requests Management

Reviewing Shop Drawings

Monitoring Work Quality

Technical Input Resolution

Site Safety Compliance

Education

Diploma in Architecture

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise where innovation is a way of life. We offer end-to-end services, guiding clients from inspiration through conceptualization to realization in planning, design, or project delivery within the built and natural environments. With over 60 years of experience, we have contributed to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences, and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll discover a supportive environment that fosters professional development through internal global mobility and career growth. Our culture supports health and well-being with on-demand counseling services and workplace clinics. You can participate in community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams, and beach clean-ups. Additionally, our benefits include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorships, study assistance, and employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a talented Architectural Inspector to join our team on a project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The role includes:

• Attending to Inspection Requests (IRs) submitted by the contractor and taking appropriate action promptly.
• Reviewing shop drawings against contract drawings, specifications, local codes, statutory requirements, and international best practices.
• Reporting any non-compliant works to stakeholders for appropriate action.
• Monitoring work quality and site safety, including health and environmental issues, ensuring compliance with contractual/QCS specifications and safety assessments.
• Maintaining records of daily site activities, including progress photos, for inspection purposes.
• Preparing surveillance and non-conformance reports as needed.
• Ensuring effective coordination between different disciplines.
• Providing technical input to resolve discipline-related issues on site.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of work experience and hold a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Architecture.

Experience working on Villas projects in the UAE is preferred.

KEO values integrity, results, innovation, safety, and our people. We embrace diversity and recognize its contribution to client success worldwide.

We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our award-winning team. All applications will be treated confidentially.