Inspector - Structural (Steel)

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

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Civil Engineering professional with extensive site inspection experience to join our infrastructure team in Abu Dhabi. You will inspect steel fabrication and erection, welding, coatings, and concrete works, review ITPs and NCRs, maintain diaries and records, and coordinate with Resident Engineer and QA/QC teams to ensure compliance, safety, and timely handover.

The role requires strong attention to detail, familiarity with international standards, and the ability to work in a

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 7–10 years of inspection experience on industrial, manufacturing, logistics, warehouse, or steel structure projects.
• Strong experience in structural steel fabrication and erection inspection.
• Experience in precast concrete installation and reinforced concrete foundation works.
• Experience in building envelope systems, cladding, roofing, and waterproofing inspections.
• Familiarity with QA/QC procedures, ITPs, NCR management, and material inspections.

Responsibilities

• Inspect steel erection, alignment, and fit-up for frames, trusses, bracing, platforms, and miscellaneous metal works against approved drawings and tolerances.
• Verify welding processes, welder qualifications, WPS/PQR compliance, preheat/interpass temperatures, and carry out visual weld inspection; coordinate NDT with third parties and review reports.
• Check high‑strength bolting: bolt grades, storage/handling, installation methods, torque/tension verification, and calibration certificates.
• Review and witness surface preparation and protective coatings: cleanliness, DFT measurements, curing, and holiday testing where applicable.
• Confirm material compliance: mill certificates, heat numbers, traceability, and correct section sizes/grades; verify shop/erection marks and traceability logs.
• Monitor dimensional tolerances and geometry; verify setting‑out, base plate levels, grout, shims, and anchor bolt installation/tensioning.
• Review and implement ITPs, method statements, shop/erection drawings, and manufacturer technical data; raise queries for discrepancies.
• Conduct surveillance and hold‑point inspections; issue and track IRs, MIRs, NCRs, and corrective actions to closure.
• Maintain daily site diaries, inspection checklists, photo records, redlines, and weekly progress/quality summaries.
• Coordinate with the Resident Engineer, Structural Engineer, QA/QC, HSE, and Contractor teams to resolve site issues promptly.
• Support lifting and installation activities: verify rigging plans, temporary works stability, and safe sequencing of erection.
• Verify fireproofing interfaces to steel; assess adhesion tests and coating compatibility.
• Assess and document site changes, RFIs, and as‑built updates; support punch lists and handover documentation.
• Promote a proactive safety culture; stop and report unsafe conditions and ensure method statements and PTWs are followed.

Skills

Structural inspection

Erection inspection

QA/QC procedures

ITP/NCR management

Material inspections

Building envelope inspections

Welding and NDT coordination

Coatings inspections

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

NA

Job description

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We provide infrastructure solutions to improve communities worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Inspect steel erection, alignment, and fit-up for frames, trusses, bracing, platforms, and miscellaneous metal works against approved drawings and tolerances.
• Verify welding processes, welder qualifications, WPS/PQR compliance, preheat/interpass temperatures, and carry out visual weld inspection; coordinate NDT (UT, MT, PT, RT) with third parties and review reports.
• Check high‑strength bolting: bolt grades, storage/handling, installation methods (TC/SNUG/turn‑of‑nut), torque/tension verification, and calibration certificates.
• Review and witness surface preparation and protective coatings: cleanliness (e.g., SSPC/ISO), DFT measurements, curing, and holiday testing where applicable.
• Confirm material compliance: mill certificates, heat numbers, traceability, and correct section sizes/grades; verify shop/erection marks and traceability logs.
• Monitor dimensional tolerances and geometry: plumb, level, camber, sweep, and gaps; verify setting‑out, base plate levels, grout, shims, and anchor bolt installation/tensioning.
• Review and implement ITPs, method statements, shop/erection drawings, and manufacturer technical data; raise queries for discrepancies.
• Conduct surveillance and hold‑point inspections; issue and track IRs, MIRs, NCRs, and corrective actions to closure.
• Maintain daily site diaries, inspection checklists, photo records, redlines, and weekly progress/quality summaries.
• Coordinate with the Resident Engineer, Structural Engineer, QA/QC, HSE, and Contractor teams to resolve site issues promptly.
• Support lifting and installation activities: verify rigging plans, temporary works stability, and safe sequencing of erection.
• Verify fireproofing interfaces to steel (where applicable): surface readiness, adhesion tests, and compatibility with coatings.
• Assess and document site changes, RFIs, and as‑built updates; support punch lists and handover documentation.
• Promote a proactive safety culture; stop and report unsafe conditions and ensure method statements and PTWs are followed.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 7–10 years of inspection experience on industrial, manufacturing, logistics, warehouse, or steel structure projects.
• Strong experience in structural steel fabrication and erection inspection.
• Experience in precast concrete installation and reinforced concrete foundation works.
• Experience in building envelope systems, cladding, roofing, and waterproofing inspections.
• Familiarity with QA/QC procedures, ITPs, NCR management, and material inspections.

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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