Material Inspector (Roads & Bridges) at Parsons

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial Wellness

Work Life Harmony

Career Development

Veteran Support

Mind & Body Wellness

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Material Inspector for Dubai, UAE to oversee on-site testing and sampling, ensuring materials meet project specifications. The role involves coordinating with inspectors, witnessing tests, and maintaining quality control throughout concrete, roads, bridges and utilities projects.

The candidate should hold a technical diploma or degree in a related field with 5+ years of experience, able to read drawings and specifications, and proficient in relevant software.

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma or Degree in a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in similar role on roads/bridges/construction.
• Ability to read working drawings, specifications and test plans.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all tests and sampling on site.
• Witness laboratory and in situ tests with contractor or third-party tester.
• Coordinate with Work Inspector to approve test work and discuss concerns.
• Perform sampling and testing quickly to avoid delays.
• Check delivered materials for conformance with approved source.
• Contribute to quality control and quality assurance.
• Assist Senior Work Inspector and Senior Materials Engineer with testing and approval tasks.

Skills

Reading drawings & specs

Quality inspection

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering/related field

Job description

Material Inspector (Roads & Bridges) – Dubai, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Material Inspector to join our team! In this role you will get to perform the necessary tests, checking the arrived materials to ensure compliance with the project’s requirements and specification and inspection of all used materials on site.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supervise all the tests and sampling on site.
• Witness all the laboratory tests and in situ tests by contractor or third-party tester on the materials and prepare the samples for testing.
• Coordinate with the Work Inspector in charge of the work to confirm approval of the work for testing and discuss areas of concern.
• Perform sampling and testing in quick and efficient way to avoid undue delay to the Contractor's operations.
• Perform regular checks of delivered materials to the site for conformance with the approved source or supplier.
• Get involved in quality control and quality assurance.
• Assists the Senior Work Inspector (Materials) and the Senior Materials Engineer in all activities related to review, approval, testing and acceptance of the used materials.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Technical Diploma or Degree in a related field with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in similar nature or Civil Engineering graduate with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience on roads, bridges, concrete and utilities projects. Must possess the ability to read working drawings, related specifications, inspection and test plans and method statements and be capable of enforcing such specifications and contract drawings. Must be fully computer literate and able to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports, etc. and any project specific engineering and construction relevant software. Good written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with project team.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!

Competitive Benefit Offerings

• Financial Wellness We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

• Work Life Harmony Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

• Career Development We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself through our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

• Veteran Support We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

• Mind & Body At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup. Health Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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