Material Inspector - Roads and Infrastructure Projects

AECOM Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Well‑being resources

Employee assistance programs

Business travel insurance

Service recognition awards

Retirement savings plans

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Material Inspector to support quality control and construction supervision on major infrastructure projects in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on inspecting, testing, and verifying construction materials used in roads, highways, drainage systems, utility networks, and civil works.

The successful candidate will review material submissions, witness testing, and maintain QA documentation.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Material Engineering, Construction Technology, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction supervision and material inspection, including at least 5 years on infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Construction Material Inspection: Inspect materials delivered to project sites for compliance with submittals and technical specs.
• Road Construction Material Inspection: Verify quality of aggregates, cement, concrete, reinforcement steel, asphalt, and related road materials.
• Wet Utility Material Inspection: Inspect HDPE, GRP, ductile iron, and uPVC pipes and related components.
• Dry Utility Material Inspection: Inspect electrical ducts, cables, conduits, chambers, and telecom materials.
• Material Testing and Verification: Witness sampling and laboratory testing per approved specs and standards.
• Material Approval and Quality Documentation: Review MARs/MIRs and ensure documentation aligns with requirements.
• Non-Conformance and Corrective Actions: Identify non-conforming materials and coordinate NCRs/SORs with engineers.
• Material Storage, Handling and Traceability: Inspect storage, preservation, and traceability of materials.
• Coordination and Reporting: Coordinate with contractors, labs, and engineers; maintain inspection reports and records.

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Material Engineering, Construction Technology, or related discipline

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Material Inspector - Infrastructure - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Building-Construction Inspection - Experience: Minimum 7 years, including at least 5 years on infrastructure projects - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Overview

AECOM is seeking an experienced Material Inspector to support quality control and construction supervision activities on major infrastructure projects in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on inspecting, testing, and verifying construction materials used in roads, highways, drainage systems, utility networks, and associated civil engineering works. The successful candidate will ensure that materials delivered to construction sites meet approved specifications, contractual requirements, relevant testing standards, and applicable local authority regulations. Working closely with Resident Engineers, discipline engineers, contractors, suppliers, and testing laboratories, the Material Inspector will review material submissions, witness testing activities, identify non-conforming materials, and maintain accurate inspection and quality assurance documentation. Candidates must have at least seven years of experience in construction supervision and material inspection, including a minimum of five years on infrastructure projects involving roads, utilities, stormwater, sewerage, irrigation, or related civil works.

Key Responsibilities

• Construction Material Inspection
  
  
  
  • Inspect construction materials delivered to project sites to verify compliance with approved material submittals and technical specifications.
  
  
  • Check materials against approved engineering drawings, Bills of Quantities (BOQ), contractual requirements, and applicable authority standards.
  
  
  • Conduct visual inspections to identify damage, deterioration, defects, and other signs of non-compliance.
  
  
  • Verify material grades, dimensions, sizes, classifications, pressure ratings, and relevant technical properties.
  
  
  • Confirm that construction materials are obtained from approved manufacturers and suppliers.
  
  
  • Review Material Inspection Requests (MIRs) submitted by contractors.
  
  
  • Ensure that materials incorporated into permanent construction works satisfy approved project quality requirements.
  
  
  • Report material discrepancies and compliance concerns to the Resident Engineer and relevant discipline engineers.
  
  
  
  


• Road Construction Material Inspection
  
  
  
  • Inspect aggregates, cement, concrete, reinforcement steel, asphalt, and other materials used in road and infrastructure construction.
  
  
  • Verify the quality and suitability of soil, subgrade, subbase, and road base materials.
  
  
  • Check asphalt materials against approved specifications and applicable testing requirements.
  
  
  • Review technical documentation relating to road construction materials and their intended applications.
  
  
  • Witness relevant laboratory and field testing activities.
  
  
  • Identify material quality concerns that could affect construction compliance.
  
  
  • Coordinate with contractors and testing laboratories to verify material test results.
  
  
  
  


• Wet Utility Material Inspection
  
  
  
  • Inspect materials intended for stormwater drainage, sewerage, water distribution, irrigation, and associated utility networks.
  
  
  • Verify the specifications and condition of HDPE, GRP, ductile iron (DI), and uPVC pipes.
  
  
  • Inspect valves, pipe fittings, and related utility components.
  
  
  • Check material dimensions, classifications, pressure ratings, and technical characteristics against approved submissions.
  
  
  • Review manufacturer documentation and test certificates for utility materials.
  
  
  • Identify damaged, defective, or non-compliant utility materials before incorporation into permanent works.
  
  
  • Coordinate with relevant engineers and contractors regarding material inspection findings.
  
  
  
  


• Dry Utility Material Inspection
  
  
  
  • Inspect materials used in electrical and telecommunications infrastructure.
  
  
  • Verify electrical ducts, cables, conduits, chambers, and associated dry utility components.
  
  
  • Check delivered materials against approved technical specifications and material submissions.
  
  
  • Review manufacturer certificates and relevant compliance documentation.
  
  
  • Identify material defects, discrepancies, or non-conforming components.
  
  
  • Coordinate with discipline engineers and contractors to resolve material-related concerns.
  
  
  
  


• Material Testing and Verification
  
  
  
  • Witness sampling and laboratory testing of construction materials in accordance with approved specifications.
  
  
  • Review laboratory test reports and verify their relevance to the materials being inspected.
  
  
  • Support field and laboratory testing activities involving concrete, asphalt, soil, aggregates, pipes, and utility materials.
  
  
  • Verify material compliance with applicable ASTM, AASHTO, BS, EN, and local authority standards.
  
  
  • Check technical datasheets, mill certificates, manufacturer compliance certificates, and supporting test documentation.
  
  
  • Coordinate with testing laboratories to address discrepancies in material test results.
  
  
  • Maintain accurate records of testing observations and verification activities.
  
  
  
  


• Material Approval and Quality Documentation
  
  
  
  • Review Material Approval Requests (MARs), Material Inspection Requests (MIRs), and supporting technical submissions.
  
  
  • Verify that materials delivered to site correspond with approved material submissions.
  
  
  • Review relevant Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and Method Statements.
  
  
  • Check manufacturer certificates, technical datasheets, material test reports, and other compliance documents.
  
  
  • Maintain material approval registers, MIR logs, inspection reports, and delivery records.
  
  
  • Support accurate documentation of material inspections and approvals.
  
  
  • Ensure that relevant quality records are maintained in accordance with project requirements.
  
  
  
  


• Non-Conformance and Corrective Actions
  
  
  
  • Identify construction materials that do not comply with approved specifications or quality requirements.
  
  
  • Report non-conforming materials to the Resident Engineer and relevant discipline engineers.
  
  
  • Raise and follow up on Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Site Observation Reports (SORs), as required.
  
  
  • Recommend appropriate corrective measures for identified material discrepancies.
  
  
  • Monitor the segregation and removal of rejected or unapproved materials from construction sites.
  
  
  • Maintain records of approved, rejected, and quarantined materials.
  
  
  • Support the resolution of material-related quality concerns before affected materials are incorporated into permanent works.
  
  
  
  


• Material Storage, Handling and Traceability
  
  
  
  • Inspect material storage and handling arrangements at construction sites.
  
  
  • Verify that construction materials are transported, stored, and preserved in accordance with applicable project requirements.
  
  
  • Monitor material identification and traceability.
  
  
  • Identify storage conditions that may result in damage, deterioration, or loss of material quality.
  
  
  • Check that rejected and quarantined materials remain appropriately segregated.
  
  
  • Maintain relevant material delivery and inspection records.
  
  
  • Coordinate with contractors and suppliers to address concerns relating to material condition and preservation.
  
  
  
  


• Coordination and Reporting
  
  
  
  • Coordinate material inspections with contractors, suppliers, testing laboratories, site engineers, and other project personnel.
  
  
  • Communicate inspection findings and material compliance concerns to the appropriate engineering teams.
  
  
  • Maintain accurate material inspection reports, testing records, approval registers, and quality documentation.
  
  
  • Support the timely review of contractor material inspection submissions.
  
  
  • Provide relevant information to Resident Engineers and discipline engineers regarding material quality and compliance.
  
  
  • Use Microsoft Office applications and electronic document control systems to maintain inspection records.
  
  
  • Support effective coordination between construction supervision teams and material testing representatives.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications and Education

• Diploma or Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering, Material Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related discipline.


• Valid UAE driving license is preferred.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction supervision and material inspection.


• At least 5 years of relevant experience on infrastructure projects involving roads, highways, utilities, stormwater, sewerage, irrigation, or associated civil works.


• Proven experience inspecting construction materials used in major infrastructure developments.


• Experience inspecting aggregates, asphalt, concrete, pipes, precast elements, geotextiles, road base, subbase, and utility materials.


• Experience reviewing material submittals, technical datasheets, mill certificates, manufacturer compliance certificates, and laboratory test reports.


• Practical experience witnessing field and laboratory testing for concrete, asphalt, soil, aggregates, pipes, and utility materials.


• Experience reviewing Inspection and Test Plans, Method Statements, Material Approval Requests, and Material Inspection Requests.


• Ability to identify non-conforming materials and recommend corrective actions.


• Experience preparing material inspection reports, approval records, NCRs, and other quality documentation.


• Familiarity with construction supervision and material quality assurance procedures on infrastructure projects.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of construction material inspection and quality control procedures.


• Knowledge of ASTM, AASHTO, BS, EN, and applicable local authority material testing standards.


• Familiarity with Dubai Municipality (DM), Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Dubai Development Authority (DDA), and other relevant authority requirements.


• Knowledge of concrete, cement, reinforcement steel, aggregates, asphalt, and road construction materials.


• Understanding of soil, subgrade, subbase, and road base material requirements.


• Knowledge of HDPE, GRP, ductile iron, and uPVC pipes, valves, and associated fittings.


• Familiarity with electrical ducts, cables, conduits, chambers, and telecommunications materials.


• Ability to review technical specifications, material certificates, test reports, and manufacturer documentation.


• Understanding of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) processes in infrastructure construction.


• Ability to review ITPs, Method Statements, MARs, and MIRs.


• Knowledge of material sampling, laboratory testing, and field testing verification.


• Understanding of material traceability, storage, preservation, and non-conformance procedures.


• Ability to prepare inspection reports, NCRs, SORs, and material approval records.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic document control systems.

Professional Competencies

• Strong attention to detail when examining construction materials and compliance documentation.


• Ability to identify material defects, discrepancies, and quality concerns.


• Sound technical judgment when reviewing material specifications and testing results.


• Effective communication and coordination skills when working with Resident Engineers, contractors, suppliers, laboratory representatives, and clients.


• Strong organizational skills for maintaining material inspection and approval records.


• Ability to manage inspection activities across different infrastructure construction disciplines.


• Analytical and problem-solving skills when addressing material non-conformance.


• Commitment to maintaining construction quality and compliance with approved project requirements.


• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary construction supervision teams.

Preferred Project Experience

• Roads and highway infrastructure projects.


• Stormwater and drainage networks.


• Sewerage and pumping station projects.


• Water distribution and irrigation networks.


• Utility corridors and infrastructure developments.


• Municipal infrastructure projects.


• Large-scale master developer projects.


• Construction supervision consultancy projects.

Recruitment and Onboarding

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.

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Life


• Accidental death and dismemberment


• Disability coverage


• Paid time off


• Leaves of absence


• Voluntary benefits


• Flexible work options


• Well‑being resources


• Employee assistance programs


• Business travel insurance


• Service recognition awards


• Retirement savings plans


• Employee stock purchase opportunities.

Working at AECOM

AECOM offers opportunities to contribute to infrastructure and transportation developments while working with multidisciplinary engineering, construction supervision, and quality management professionals. Employees have access to technical expertise, professional development resources, and training programs designed to strengthen their capabilities and support career progression. Depending on employment status and eligibility, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability coverage, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance programs, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plans, and employee stock purchase opportunities.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. The company partners with public- and private-sector clients to address complex infrastructure challenges and deliver innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions. Its multidisciplinary teams provide services throughout the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. AECOM brings together more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, including planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital specialists, and construction management professionals.

A Fortune 500 company, AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the company supports fair employment practices and handles candidate information confidentially in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity guidelines.