Inspector - Electrical

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks an experienced Electrical Inspector to join the site supervision team for villa and township developments. You will ensure electrical works meet drawings, specifications, and safety standards, coordinating with contractors and authorities to close NCRs and ensure timely delivery.

The role requires 7–10 years in electrical inspection, strong knowledge of LV distribution, earthing, and ELV systems, plus familiarity with ITPs and QA/QC processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in electrical inspection.
• Experience with villa developments, gated communities, and residential infrastructure.
• Knowledge of IEC/NEC and local authority regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of electrical systems across villas and township infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, project specs, and local regulations.
• Review layouts, schematics, shop drawings, and method statements for site compliance.
• Monitor installation of cabling, DBs, lighting, earthing, and LV/ELV systems.
• Identify NCRs and advise corrective/preventive actions.
• Verify testing and commissioning activities including insulation resistance and continuity.
• Prepare inspection reports, snag lists, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors and project teams to resolve site issues.
• Ensure HSE standards and safe work practices on site.
• Monitor progress against construction schedules and quality benchmarks.
• Participate in site meetings and inspections with authorities.

Skills

Electrical inspection

QA/QC

Drawings interpretation

Stakeholder management

MS Office & reporting

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Electrical Inspector to join our site supervision team for large-scale villa and township development projects. The role involves ensuring that all electrical works executed on-site comply with approved drawings, specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong exposure to residential communities, villas, and infrastructure utilities, along with a solid understanding of inspection procedures, quality control, and site coordination.

Your role

• Conduct regular inspections of electrical systems, installations, and materials across villa units, common areas, and township infrastructure (street lighting, utilities, substations).
• Ensure all electrical works comply with approved drawings, project specifications, and local authority regulations.
• Review and interpret electrical layouts, schematics, shop drawings, and method statements for site compliance.
• Monitor installation of cabling, DBs, lighting systems, earthing, panels, and ELV systems in villas and township areas.
• Identify non-conformances (NCRs) and provide corrective/preventive action recommendations.
• Verify testing & commissioning activities including insulation resistance, earthing, continuity, and functional tests.
• Prepare and maintain inspection reports, snag lists, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and project teams to resolve site issues and ensure timely closure.
• Ensure implementation of HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) standards and safe work practices on site.
• Monitor progress of electrical works and ensure compliance with construction schedules and quality benchmarks.
• Participate in site meetings, progress reviews, and inspections with authorities/consultants.

About you

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in electrical inspection, preferably in:
  • Villa developments
  • Gated communities / townships
  • Residential infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Electrical systems in residential projects
  • LV distribution, street lighting, earthing, utilities
  • Local authority regulations (e.g., BESCOM, DEWA, etc. depending on location)
  • International codes such as IEC / NEC
• Experience in site supervision and QA/QC processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and BOQs.
• Familiarity with inspection checklists, ITPs, and documentation protocols.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and reporting tools.

Preferred Experience

• Certification in Electrical Inspection, QA/QC, or Safety (e.g., NEBOSH, QA/QC certifications) is an advantage.
• Prior experience working with consultants or PMC roles in township projects.
• Knowledge of ELV systems (CCTV, access control, fire alarm) is a plus.

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

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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