Material Inspector - Site Testing

Parsons; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 146,896 - 220,345; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Material Inspector for Site Testing in Abu Dhabi Emirate. The role involves supervising testing activities, verifying material compliance, and supporting quality assurance across construction projects.

The ideal candidate should have a technical diploma or degree and at least 5 years of experience in materials inspection, focusing on roads, bridges, and utilities. Strong knowledge of inspection procedures is essential.

Join Parsons to contribute to major infrastructure projects in a global engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of similar materials inspection experience.
• Strong knowledge of material testing and site/sampling procedures.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise material sampling and testing activities on site.
• Prepare and coordinate material samples for required testing.
• Check delivered materials on site for compliance.

Skills

Materials inspection

Site testing

Material sampling

Laboratory testing

In-situ testing

Quality control

Quality assurance

Education

Technical diploma or degree in a related field

Civil Engineering graduate with a minimum of 5 years of experience

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Role Overview

Material Inspector - Site Testing in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for an experienced construction materials inspection professional who can supervise sampling, witness laboratory and in-situ testing, verify delivered materials, and support quality control across roads, bridges, concrete, utilities, and infrastructure projects. This role is suited for a detail-focused inspector with strong knowledge of specifications, inspection and test plans, method statements, contract drawings, and site testing procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise material sampling and testing activities on site to confirm compliance with project requirements and specifications.
• Prepare and coordinate material samples for required testing in line with approved procedures.
• Check delivered materials on site to confirm conformance with approved sources, suppliers, material submittals, and project specifications.
• Coordinate with the Work Inspector responsible for the activity to confirm work readiness for testing and discuss areas of concern.
• Perform sampling and testing in a timely and efficient manner to avoid unnecessary delays to contractor operations.
• Support quality control and quality assurance activities related to materials used in roads, bridges, concrete works, utilities, and infrastructure construction.
• Assist the Senior Work Inspector Materials and Senior Materials Engineer in activities related to material review, approval, testing, and acceptance.
• Review working drawings, specifications, inspection and test plans, method statements, and contract drawings to support accurate inspection decisions.
• Verify that materials used on site are approved, properly tested, traceable, and suitable for incorporation into the works.
• Maintain accurate records of material inspections, test results, sampling activities, site observations, and testing coordination.
• Use project-specific engineering, construction, and reporting software to access data, maintain records, and generate required reports.
• Communicate material quality issues, failed tests, suspected non-compliance, and corrective requirements to the project team.
• Coordinate with contractors, laboratory representatives, inspectors, engineers, and supervision staff to resolve material-related concerns.
• Support timely reporting, documentation control, and follow-up of material testing results and acceptance status.

Ideal Profile

• Technical diploma or degree in a related field with minimum 5 years of similar materials inspection experience.
• Civil Engineering graduate with minimum 5 years of experience on roads, bridges, concrete, and utilities projects is also suitable.
• Strong knowledge of material testing, site sampling, laboratory coordination, in-situ testing, and inspection procedures.
• Ability to read working drawings, related specifications, inspection and test plans, method statements, and contract drawings.
• Practical understanding of roads, bridges, concrete works, utilities, and infrastructure material requirements.
• Ability to enforce specifications and contract drawings during material inspection and testing activities.
• Fully computer literate with ability to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and use project-specific engineering or construction software.
• Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with contractors, inspectors, engineers, testing agencies, and project teams.
• Organized, accurate, and quality-focused approach with strong attention to test records, approval status, and material compliance.
• Professional site attitude with the ability to support timely testing while maintaining strict quality standards.

Skills Set

• Materials inspection
• Site testing
• Material sampling
• Laboratory testing
• In-situ testing
• Third‑party testing coordination
• Material delivery inspection
• Approved source verification
• Supplier compliance
• Roads materials
• Bridge materials
• Concrete testing
• Utilities materials
• Inspection and test plans
• Method statement review
• Working drawing review
• Specification compliance
• Contract drawing compliance
• Quality control
• Quality assurance
• Test sample preparation
• Material acceptance
• Material approval support
• Test records
• Site documentation
• Construction reporting
• Engineering software
• Contractor coordination
• Work Inspector coordination
• Senior Materials Engineer support
• Infrastructure inspection
• Material traceability

Why Join Us

This opportunity gives the Material Inspector – Site Testing a practical role in maintaining material quality across major infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi Emirate, where accurate testing, approved materials, and reliable records directly support safe construction and long‑term asset performance. The position offers exposure to roads, bridges, utilities, concrete works, laboratory coordination, site inspection procedures, and multidisciplinary supervision teams within a global engineering environment.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, construction management, and infrastructure solutions company supporting major development programs across the Middle East. In the United Arab Emirates, Parsons delivers civil engineering, transportation, utilities, bridges, buildings, public realm, environmental, and smart infrastructure projects through disciplined construction supervision, technical expertise, quality‑focused inspection, and practical project delivery leadership.