Material Inspector - Roads and Bridges

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Dubai is seeking an experienced Material Inspector to support roads and bridges construction through rigorous materials inspection, sampling, testing, and quality assurance across projects in the UAE. The role requires ensuring compliance with approved specifications and preventing nonconforming materials from entering permanent works.

Ideal candidates hold a technical diploma or Civil Engineering degree with related field experience, read drawings and procedures, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in materials inspection on roads, bridges, concrete and utilities.
• Alternatively, three years with a Civil Engineering degree on relevant projects.
• Ability to read working drawings, specs and Inspection and Test Plans.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials delivered to site and verify compliance with project specs.
• Supervise sampling and testing at construction locations.
• Witness laboratory tests and monitor in-situ testing.
• Prepare material samples and coordinate testing with inspectors and engineers.
• Maintain accurate inspection, sampling and testing records.

Skills

Building-Construction Inspection

Material inspection

Construction materials

Road materials

Bridge materials

Concrete testing

Utilities materials

Material sampling

Laboratory testing

In-situ testing

Third-party testing

Inspection and Test Plans

Method statements

Material approvals

Approved suppliers

Material source verification

Quality control

Quality assurance

Construction specifications

Working drawings

Test result review

Material compliance

Material acceptance

Construction testing

Site inspection

Sampling procedures

Laboratory coordination

Contractor coordination

Technical documentation

Inspection reporting

Nonconformance identification

Civil Engineering

Infrastructure construction

Construction supervision

Education

Technical diploma

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Project management software

Construction documentation systems

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Role: Material Inspector - Roads and Bridges
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Building-Construction Inspection
• Experience: Minimum 5 years with a technical diploma or degree, or 3 years with a Civil Engineering degree on roads, bridges, concrete, and utilities projects
• Job Type: Full-time

Material Inspector - Roads and Bridges in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity focused on construction materials inspection, sampling, testing, quality assurance, and compliance across road, bridge, concrete, and utilities projects. Parsons Corporation is hiring an experienced materials inspection professional to verify delivered and installed materials, witness laboratory and field testing, review compliance with approved specifications, and support consistent quality standards throughout construction.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Building-Construction Inspection
• Salary: 9000-14000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Material Inspector will support construction supervision by ensuring materials arriving at site and incorporated into permanent works comply with approved project requirements. The role involves field sampling, laboratory coordination, in-situ testing, source verification, and close cooperation with Work Inspectors, the Senior Work Inspector, and the Senior Materials Engineer. Accurate and timely inspection is essential to preventing unsuitable materials from entering construction, reducing rework, and helping roads, bridges, concrete structures, and utilities meet required quality and durability standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect construction materials delivered to site and verify compliance with approved project specifications.
• Confirm materials originate from approved manufacturers, suppliers, quarries, batching plants, or other accepted sources.
• Supervise sampling and testing activities carried out at construction locations.
• Witness laboratory tests conducted by contractors and independent third-party testing organizations.
• Monitor in-situ testing and confirm procedures follow approved requirements.
• Prepare and identify material samples for laboratory testing.
• Coordinate testing activities with the Work Inspector responsible for the related construction activity.
• Confirm that work areas are ready and approved before required material testing begins.
• Discuss questionable results, material conditions, or potential compliance issues with relevant inspectors and engineers.
• Perform sampling efficiently so testing requirements do not create unnecessary delays to contractor operations.
• Conduct routine checks on stored and delivered materials for consistency with approved submissions.
• Compare delivered materials against approved source information, certificates, and technical documentation.
• Review material-related Inspection and Test Plans and applicable method statements.
• Verify that testing frequency and sampling requirements are followed.
• Support assessment of test results and identify materials that fail to satisfy specification requirements.
• Assist with quality control and quality assurance activities across assigned construction works.
• Maintain accurate inspection, sampling, and testing records.
• Support the Senior Work Inspector and Senior Materials Engineer with material reviews and technical documentation.
• Assist in the review, approval, testing, and acceptance process for construction materials.
• Identify noncompliant materials and ensure they are reported through established project procedures.
• Coordinate with contractors, laboratory personnel, inspectors, and engineering teams regarding testing requirements.
• Review working drawings and specifications when assessing material suitability for particular construction activities.
• Maintain clear records and reports using applicable project software and document management systems.
• Support continuous monitoring of material quality throughout construction.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a technical diploma or degree in a relevant discipline with at least five years of experience performing similar materials inspection work. Civil Engineering graduates may qualify with at least three years of relevant experience on roads, bridges, concrete, utilities, or similar infrastructure projects. The position requires the ability to read and understand working drawings, construction specifications, Inspection and Test Plans, method statements, and related technical documentation. Candidates should be confident enforcing approved specifications and contract requirements when materials do not meet required standards. Practical understanding of construction materials, sampling, laboratory testing, field testing, quality control, and quality assurance is essential. The successful candidate should be fully computer literate and comfortable using project-specific engineering and construction software to retrieve information, maintain records, and prepare reports. Good written and spoken communication skills are required, together with the ability to coordinate effectively with inspectors, engineers, contractors, laboratories, and wider project teams.

Skills Set

• Building-Construction Inspection
• Material inspection
• Construction materials
• Road materials
• Bridge materials
• Concrete testing
• Utilities materials
• Material sampling
• Laboratory testing
• In-situ testing
• Third-party testing
• Inspection and Test Plans
• Method statements
• Material approvals
• Approved suppliers
• Material source verification
• Quality control
• Quality assurance
• QA-QC
• Construction specifications
• Working drawings
• Test result review
• Material compliance
• Material acceptance
• Construction testing
• Site inspection
• Sampling procedures
• Laboratory coordination
• Contractor coordination
• Technical documentation
• Inspection reporting
• Nonconformance identification
• Civil Engineering
• Infrastructure construction
• Construction supervision

Why Join Us

Dubai continues to deliver major roads, bridges, utilities, and infrastructure projects that require rigorous material testing and quality control throughout construction. This role provides practical exposure to site inspection, laboratory testing, material approvals, quality assurance, and multidisciplinary infrastructure delivery. The experience can support future progression into Senior Materials Inspector, Materials Engineer, QA-QC Engineer, or broader construction supervision responsibilities.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, infrastructure, technology, construction supervision, and program management services for complex projects worldwide. Its Middle East teams support major roads, bridges, transportation, utilities, and urban infrastructure programs through multidisciplinary engineering expertise, quality management, and structured construction supervision.