Material Inspector - Roads and Infrastructure

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd. is seeking a Material Inspector to oversee quality control of road and infrastructure materials in Dubai. You will verify source approvals, review test reports, and ensure compliance with RTA and Dubai Municipality standards on site.

Responsibilities include sampling, laboratory testing, non-conformance management, and maintaining detailed material logs and QA/QC documentation. You will coordinate with Material Engineers, Site Engineers, contractors, and laboratories to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in the UAE.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Valid RTA or Dubai Municipality approval is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials for roads, bridges, drainage, utilities, and general civil infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials delivered to site and verify compliance with RTA specs and contract requirements.
• Check source approvals, supplier docs, batch certificates, mill certificates, and test reports before materials are accepted.
• Coordinate laboratory and field testing with the Material Engineer, Site Engineer, contractor, and approved laboratories.
• Maintain material logs, inspection records, test reports, approvals, and traceable QA/QC documentation.
• Identify non-conforming materials and raise appropriate NCRs or site observations.

Skills

Material inspection

Roads construction

Bridge construction

Infrastructure inspection

RTA specifications

Dubai Municipality standards

DEWA requirements

QA/QC

Material submittals

Source approvals

Laboratory testing

Field testing

Inspection and Test Plans

Soil testing

Aggregate testing

Concrete testing

Asphalt testing

Steel inspection

Asphalt paving inspection

Earthworks

Backfilling

Drainage works

Utility works

Culvert construction

HSE compliance

Handover documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

QA/QC procedures

Shop drawings

ITP coordination

Job description

Material Inspector - Roads and Infrastructure Job Snapshot Role: Material Inspector - Roads and Infrastructure Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Building-Construction Inspection Experience: Minimum 5 years in the UAE Job Type: Full-time

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Building-Construction Inspection Salary: 10000-16000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any

Role Context

The Material Inspector provides site-based quality control over the materials incorporated into road and infrastructure construction. The role begins with verifying approved sources and delivery documentation and continues through sampling, laboratory testing, installation inspection, non-conformance management, and closeout records. Accurate material control helps prevent defective work, reduce rework and wastage, maintain compliance with RTA and local authority requirements, and protect the long-term durability of infrastructure assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect construction materials delivered to site and verify compliance with RTA specifications, approved material submittals, and contractual requirements.
• Check source approvals, supplier documentation, delivery notes, batch certificates, mill certificates, and test reports before materials are accepted.
• Confirm that suppliers, manufacturers, and testing laboratories are approved for the relevant project scope.
• Coordinate laboratory and field testing schedules with the Material Engineer, Site Engineer, contractor, and approved laboratories.
• Verify that materials used for roads, bridges, culverts, drainage systems, utilities, earthworks, and associated infrastructure comply with approved specifications.
• Inspect asphalt paving activities to confirm approved mix materials and required workmanship are being applied.
• Monitor concrete works, earthworks, backfilling, and related civil activities for material compliance and construction quality.
• Check storage, handling, segregation, protection, and preservation of materials to prevent contamination, deterioration, or damage.
• Monitor material usage and quantities to identify misuse, excessive wastage, or unauthorized substitution.
• Review Work Inspection Requests related to materials and civil works and support acceptance or rejection based on inspection findings.
• Maintain accurate material logs, inspection records, test reports, approvals, and traceable QA/QC documentation.
• Identify non-conforming materials and raise appropriate NCRs or site observations in accordance with project procedures.
• Follow up corrective actions and verify that rejected or deficient materials are appropriately resolved.
• Conduct audit inspections against contract documents, approved shop drawings, method statements, and contractor quality plans.
• Support RTA inspections and quality audits by providing documentation, testing records, and relevant site information.
• Verify compliance with Dubai Municipality, RTA, DEWA, and other applicable local authority standards.
• Observe HSE requirements during material sampling, testing, handling, transportation, and inspection activities.
• Report daily material inspection activities, testing progress, approvals, and outstanding issues to the Material Engineer or Resident Engineer.
• Maintain complete records of executed works and material test results for project closeout, as-built documentation, and final handover.

Ideal Profile

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in the UAE.
• Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering or a diploma supported by relevant technical education and appropriate industry experience.
• Valid RTA or Dubai Municipality approval is mandatory.
• Strong practical knowledge of construction materials used in roads, bridges, drainage, utilities, and general civil infrastructure.
• Familiarity with RTA specifications, Dubai Municipality requirements, DEWA standards, and other local authority regulations.
• Experience inspecting soil, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, reinforcement steel, and associated construction materials.
• Understanding of laboratory and field testing procedures and approved Inspection and Test Plans.
• Proven experience reviewing material approvals, test certificates, supplier documentation, and inspection requests.
• Ability to recognize defective, contaminated, damaged, or non-conforming materials before incorporation into permanent works.
• Good understanding of QA/QC procedures, NCR management, corrective actions, and project closeout documentation.
• Capable of coordinating effectively with Material Engineers, Resident Engineers, contractors, laboratories, and authority representatives.
• Strong attention to traceability, documentation accuracy, and inspection records in a regulated infrastructure environment.

Skills Set

• Material inspection
• Roads construction
• Bridge construction
• Infrastructure inspection
• RTA specifications
• Dubai Municipality standards
• DEWA requirements
• Construction QA/QC
• Material submittals
• Source approvals
• Supplier approvals
• Laboratory testing
• Field testing
• Inspection and Test Plans
• Soil testing
• Aggregate testing
• Concrete testing
• Asphalt testing
• Steel inspection
• Asphalt paving inspection
• Earthworks
• Backfilling
• Drainage works
• Utility works
• Culvert construction
• Work Inspection Requests
• Non-conformance reports
• Site observations
• Corrective action follow-up
• Material logs
• Test certificates
• Batch certificates
• Quality audits
• Method statements
• Shop drawings
• HSE compliance
• As-built records
• Project closeout
• Handover documentation

Why Join Us

This role provides direct exposure to the quality assurance of major road and infrastructure projects in Dubai, with day-to-day involvement in RTA requirements, material testing, authority inspections, contractor quality systems, and complex civil construction activities. The position strengthens practical expertise in material compliance and infrastructure QA/QC while creating a pathway toward senior material inspection, materials engineering, quality management, and construction supervision responsibilities within the Civil Engineering industry.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, planning, design, advisory, program management, construction management, and quality supervision services. Its multidisciplinary teams support transportation, buildings, water, environmental, and energy projects across the full project lifecycle, combining technical expertise with structured quality, safety, and compliance processes for major infrastructure developments.