Materials Inspector

Parsons; Sharjah; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a skilled Material Inspector to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. You will oversee tests and sampling on site, ensure materials meet project specifications, and support quality control throughout the installation process.

Responsibilities include witnessing tests, coordinating with the Work Inspector, and assisting senior engineers in review, testing, and acceptance of materials used. Strong reading of drawings and effective communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in similar field or 3+ years for Civil Engineering graduates.
• Able to read drawings, specs, ITPs and method statements.
• Proficient with computer software to access data, records, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all tests and sampling on site.
• Witness laboratory tests and in situ tests by contractor or third-party tester.
• Coordinate with the Work Inspector to confirm approval of work for testing.
• Perform sampling and testing efficiently to avoid delays.
• Check delivered materials for conformance with approved source or supplier.
• Support quality control and quality assurance activities.
• Assist Senior Work Inspector (Materials) and Senior Materials Engineer in related tasks.

Skills

Reading drawings & specs

Quality control/assurance

Communication skills

On-site testing supervision

Education

Technical Diploma or Degree in related field

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

General engineering software

Job description

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Material Inspector

Sharjah, UAE

Job Description

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

• Will 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!