Material Inspector - Utilities

Parsons; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 7,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Material Inspector in Abu Dhabi Emirate to verify construction materials, witness testing, and maintain quality records. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with relevant UAE experience, expertise in project specifications, and strong communication skills.

You will inspect various construction materials and coordinate with contractors and laboratories. The position offers significant responsibility in ensuring project compliance and quality control within the Civil Engineering sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in inspection role required.
• UAE experience is mandatory.
• Strong documentation skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify incoming construction materials for compliance.
• Witness and perform field and laboratory tests.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections and test results.

Skills

Material inspection

Utilities projects

Construction materials

Field testing

Laboratory testing

Concrete slump testing

Concrete cube testing

Compaction testing

Education

Technical diploma or degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

Material Inspector – Utilities in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for an experienced inspection professional who can verify incoming construction materials, witness field and laboratory testing, review test reports, control non‑conforming materials, and maintain accurate quality records for utilities and infrastructure works. This role is suited for a detail‑focused inspector with UAE experience, strong knowledge of project specifications, material submittals, test methods, and site‑based quality control requirements.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Abu Dhabi Emirate

Salary: 7,000‑11,000 AED

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, sample, and verify incoming construction materials for compliance with approved material submittals, project specifications, and quality requirements.
• Check materials such as concrete, asphalt, aggregates, steel, pipes, cables, finishes, and other infrastructure‑related items before use on site.
• Witness and perform field and laboratory tests where required, including concrete slump tests, concrete cube tests, compaction tests, rebar tests, coating tests, and other approved test methods.
• Review and verify material test reports submitted by independent and project laboratories for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Coordinate with contractors and laboratories to schedule inspections and testing activities in a timely manner.
• Support construction progress by ensuring sampling and testing are completed efficiently without unnecessary delays to site activities.
• Check site storage, handling, labeling, segregation, and protection of materials to prevent damage, contamination, or deterioration.
• Reject or quarantine non‑conforming materials and ensure corrective actions are implemented, documented, and closed properly.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, test requests, test results, material approvals, non‑conformance reports, and follow‑up actions.
• Assist in reviewing material submittals, certificates of compliance, mill test certificates, manufacturer documents, and supporting quality records.
• Verify that approved, traceable, and compliant materials are used in the permanent works.
• Confirm that materials used on site are correctly referenced in as‑built documentation and project records.
• Coordinate with construction teams, QA/QC staff, engineers, contractors, laboratories, and client representatives to resolve material‑related issues.
• Propose practical solutions for material quality concerns while maintaining compliance with project and authority requirements.
• Provide input to daily, weekly, and monthly reports covering material status, testing progress, approvals, rejected items, and non‑conformances.
• Use project systems and computer tools to maintain records, access data, prepare reports, and track inspection information.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with material inspection and utilities project support as assigned by project leadership.

Ideal Profile

• Technical diploma or degree in a related field with minimum 5 years of experience in a similar inspection role.
• Civil Engineering graduate with minimum 3 years of experience on utilities projects may also be considered.
• UAE experience is required.
• Familiarity with common field and laboratory test methods, testing equipment, material standards, and inspection procedures.
• Ability to read and understand project specifications, construction drawings, material submittals, certificates, and test reports.
• Strong documentation skills with high attention to detail when recording inspections, test results, approvals, and non‑conformances.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills for coordination with contractors, laboratories, engineers, and client representatives.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and project‑related systems for reporting and record keeping.
• Familiarity with local authority requirements and regional standards for construction materials is preferred.
• Certification in materials testing or inspection, such as ACI or a relevant local authority certification, will be an advantage.
• Strong coordination and interpersonal skills for working across site teams, quality teams, laboratories, and supervision staff.
• Proactive approach to identifying quality risks, raising concerns early, and supporting timely resolution.

Skills Set

• Material inspection
• Utilities projects
• Construction materials
• Concrete inspection
• Asphalt inspection
• Aggregate testing
• Steel inspection
• Pipe inspection
• Cable inspection
• Finish material inspection
• Field testing
• Laboratory testing
• Concrete slump testing
• Concrete cube testing
• Compaction testing
• Rebar testing
• Coating tests
• Material submittals
• Test report review
• Material sampling
• Approved material verification
• Material traceability
• Material storage checks
• Non‑conformance reporting
• Quarantine procedures
• Corrective action tracking
• Certificates of compliance
• Mill test certificates
• As‑built material records
• QA‑QC coordination
• Contractor coordination
• Laboratory coordination
• MS Office
• Project reporting systems

Why Join Us

This opportunity gives a Material Inspector the chance to support utilities and infrastructure delivery in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates within the Civil Engineering sector. The position provides practical exposure to construction material verification, site testing, laboratory coordination, non‑conformance control, documentation, and quality‑focused project supervision. It is a strong fit for an inspector who wants meaningful site responsibility, technical growth, and the opportunity to contribute to durable infrastructure outcomes with Parsons Corporation.