Material Inspector - Infrastructure Construction Projects

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Material Inspector to join its infrastructure construction supervision team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on inspecting, verifying, and monitoring construction materials delivered to and used on a large-scale project, ensuring compliance with approved submittals, specs, and BOQ requirements.

Responsibilities include reviewing delivery notes and certificates of conformity, coordinating sampling and testing, and maintaining accurate inspection records

Qualifications

• Inspect construction materials used in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Verify compliance with approved material submittals, project specifications, drawings and BOQ requirements.
• Review certificates of conformity and material test certificates.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction materials delivered to infrastructure project sites.
• Verify that incoming materials comply with approved submittals, technical specifications and project requirements.
• Coordinate material sampling and laboratory or field testing per approved ITPs and witness testing activities.
• Maintain material inspection records, MIRs and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, laboratories and QA/QC personnel to address material quality issues.

Skills

Observation

Coordination

Documentation

Inspection

Quality control

Job description

Material Inspector - Infrastructure Construction Projects Job Snapshot - Role: Material Inspector - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Building-Construction Inspection - Experience: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Overview AECOM is seeking a Material Inspector to join its infrastructure construction supervision team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position focuses on inspecting, verifying, and monitoring construction materials delivered to and used on a large-scale infrastructure project. The Material Inspector will ensure that construction materials comply with approved material submittals, technical specifications, engineering drawings, Bill of Quantities (BOQ) requirements, applicable standards, and relevant authority regulations. Working closely with the Material Engineer and Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) team, the successful candidate will inspect incoming materials, verify supporting documentation, coordinate laboratory and field testing, monitor material storage conditions, and maintain accurate inspection and quality records. The role covers a wide range of infrastructure construction materials, including aggregates, soil, asphalt, concrete, reinforcement, pipes, fittings, manholes, chambers, precast products, waterproofing materials, road construction materials, and utility components. The successful candidate will also support material traceability, non-conformance management, project audits, and quality verification activities throughout construction and final handover.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Building-Construction Inspection
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

Construction Material Inspection

• Inspect construction materials delivered to infrastructure project sites.
• Verify that incoming materials comply with approved material submittals, technical specifications, and project requirements.
• Confirm compliance with Bill of Quantities (BOQ) requirements and approved manufacturer or supplier information.
• Inspect aggregates, soil, asphalt, concrete, reinforcement, and other civil construction materials.
• Verify pipes, fittings, manholes, chambers, and utility infrastructure components.
• Inspect precast products, waterproofing materials, and road construction materials.
• Identify materials that do not meet approved quality or technical requirements.
• Support verification that only approved materials are incorporated into permanent construction works.

Material Documentation and Certification Review

• Review material delivery notes and supporting supplier documentation.
• Verify certificates of conformity and relevant material test certificates.
• Check material batch numbers, manufacturing dates, and associated identification information.
• Confirm that delivered materials correspond with approved material submissions.
• Identify discrepancies between material documentation and delivered products.
• Maintain accurate records of material approvals and inspection findings.
• Support complete material traceability from approval and delivery through installation and handover.

Material Sampling and Testing

• Coordinate material sampling activities with contractors and testing laboratories.
• Arrange required laboratory and field testing in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Witness material testing activities and verify compliance with project specifications.
• Maintain accurate records of material samples and associated test results.
• Review testing documentation to identify materials that do not satisfy project requirements.
• Coordinate with Material Engineers and QA/QC personnel regarding testing outcomes.
• Support additional material verification activities when required.

Material Storage, Handling and Preservation

• Inspect material storage areas and handling arrangements.
• Verify that construction materials are stored and protected in accordance with applicable project requirements.
• Monitor material handling procedures to reduce the risk of damage or deterioration.
• Identify damaged, expired, improperly stored, or otherwise unsuitable materials.
• Report material preservation concerns to relevant project personnel.
• Monitor corrective actions associated with material storage and handling deficiencies.
• Support appropriate identification and segregation of materials that cannot be accepted for use.

Material Quality Control and Non-Conformance Management

• Identify and report non-conforming, damaged, expired, or unapproved construction materials.
• Communicate material quality concerns to the Material Engineer or QA/QC Engineer.
• Raise inspection observations and maintain records of identified deficiencies.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions relating to rejected or non-conforming materials.
• Verify that rejected materials are appropriately identified and segregated.
• Monitor removal of rejected materials from site where required.
• Assist in closing material-related Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Support resolution of material-related authority and client comments.

Contractor, Supplier and Laboratory Coordination

• Coordinate material inspection activities with contractors and suppliers.
• Liaise with testing laboratories regarding material sampling and test requirements.
• Work with discipline inspectors, Material Engineers, and QA/QC personnel to address material quality issues.
• Communicate inspection findings and outstanding documentation requirements.
• Support coordination of material verification activities across construction disciplines.
• Assist in resolving discrepancies involving material approvals, deliveries, and testing results.

Factory Inspections and Quality Verification

• Support factory inspections when required by project quality procedures.
• Participate in material sampling and additional quality verification activities.
• Assist with trial mixes and mock‑up inspections where applicable.
• Review relevant supporting information for material quality assessments.
• Coordinate with technical and quality personnel regarding verification findings.
• Maintain appropriate records of factory inspections and related quality activities.

Material Inspection Records and Reporting

• Maintain and update Material Inspection Request (MIR) records.
• Prepare and maintain material inspection registers and supporting quality documentation.
• Organize material test reports, approval records, and rejection documentation.
• Record material inspection findings and outstanding quality issues.
• Maintain accurate information regarding material sampling and testing activities.
• Support preparation of documentation required for project audits.
• Ensure material inspection records remain organized and available for project reference.

Project Audits, Traceability and Handover

• Support internal and project quality audits involving construction materials.
• Verify that relevant material approvals, delivery records, and test reports are available.
• Maintain traceability of construction materials from approval through installation.
• Assist in resolving outstanding material-related quality documentation.
• Support compilation of material records required for final project handover.
• Coordinate with the Material Engineer and QA/QC team about material closeout requirements.

Required Qualifications and Experience

The source job description does not specify a minimum educational qualification, professional certification, or required number of years of experience.

The position requires the ability to perform the following material inspection and quality control activities:

• Inspect construction materials used in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Verify compliance with approved material submittals, project specifications, drawings, and BOQ requirements.
• Review material delivery documentation, certificates of conformity, and testing records.
• Inspect civil construction materials, including aggregates, asphalt, concrete, reinforcement, and soil.
• Verify infrastructure materials such as pipes, fittings, chambers, manholes, and precast products.
• Coordinate material sampling and laboratory or field testing.
• Understand and apply relevant Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Identify and report non-conforming construction materials.
• Monitor material storage, handling, preservation, and traceability.
• Maintain Material Inspection Requests (MIRs), material registers, and quality documentation.
• Coordinate effectively with contractors, suppliers, laboratories, inspectors, and engineering personnel.

Technical Skills and Professional Competencies

• Construction material inspection and verification.
• Infrastructure construction quality control.
• Approved material submittal and specification compliance.
• Bill of Quantities (BOQ) requirement verification.
• Material delivery and supplier documentation review.
• Certificates of conformity and material test certificates.
• Construction aggregates, soil, asphalt, and concrete materials.
• Reinforcement and precast construction products.
• Pipes, fittings, manholes, chambers, and utility components.
• Waterproofing and road construction materials.
• Material Inspection Requests (MIRs).
• Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Laboratory and field material testing coordination.
• Material sampling and test result documentation.
• Material storage, handling, and preservation inspection.
• Identification and segregation of rejected materials.
• Non-Conformance Report (NCR) follow-up and closeout support.
• Material approval and installation traceability.
• Factory inspection and trial mix support.
• Material quality audit documentation.
• Coordination with Material Engineers and QA/QC personnel.
• Accurate technical recordkeeping and reporting.
• Strong observation and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and multidisciplinary coordination.

Recruitment and Onboarding Requirements

AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activities seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Employee Benefits and Professional Development

AECOM offers employee benefits depending on employment status and applicable eligibility requirements. These may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, paid time off, leave benefits, well‑being resources, employee assistance programmes, business travel insurance, retirement savings arrangements, and other available employee programmes. The company supports professional development through technical training, knowledge sharing, and collaboration with experienced engineering, construction management, and quality assurance professionals. Employees have opportunities to contribute to infrastructure construction projects while developing their expertise in construction material inspection, quality control, materials testing, and project documentation.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting and professional services firm committed to delivering a better world. The company works with public- and private‑sector clients to address complex challenges across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Its services include advisory, planning, design, engineering, programme management, and construction management, supporting the delivery of innovative, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure solutions. AECOM brings together more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, including engineers, architects, planners, designers, scientists, digital specialists, and construction management professionals. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. The organization promotes collaboration, professional development, respect, and equal employment opportunities.