Inspector - Mechanical

KEO International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Study sponsorship

Employee wellbeing and clinics

Job summary

KEO International invites a Mechanical Inspector to join our Abu Dhabi team on a full-time basis. You will inspect mechanical works on site, monitor HVAC, plumbing and related systems, and ensure compliance with quality, safety and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with at least 9 years of experience, preferably on villa, residential or community projects, and has thorough knowledge of Abu Dhabi authorities and regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience with villa, residential, or community development projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, firefighting and related mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with Abu Dhabi standards and authority regulations.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• UAE experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections of mechanical works on site per drawings, specs and standards.
• Monitor installation activities for HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, and other systems.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare inspection reports, snag lists and daily progress updates.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants and site teams to resolve issues.
• Verify, test and commission mechanical systems.
• Review method statements and inspection requests.

Skills

HVAC systems

Plumbing

Firefighting

Infrastructure knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing 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 discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Mechanical Inspector to join our team based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

• Carrying out inspections of mechanical works on site in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and project standards.
• Monitoring installation activities related to HVAC, plumbing, drainage, firefighting, and other mechanical systems.
• Ensuring works are executed in compliance with quality, safety, and authority requirements.
• Conducting material inspections and review method statements and inspection requests.
• Coordinating with contractors, consultants, and site teams to resolve technical and quality issues.
• Preparing inspection reports, snag lists, and daily progress updates.
• Verifying, testing and commissioning activities for mechanical systems.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 9 years of professional experience partnered with a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• Previous experience on villa, residential, or community development projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, and infrastructure-related mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with Abu Dhabi standards and authority regulations.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• UAE experience is mandatory.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.