Materials Inspector - Civil Infrastructure

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,280 - 133,920; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Dubai is seeking a Materials Inspector – Civil Infrastructure to oversee inspection of construction materials, verify compliance with submittals, specs, drawings and contract requirements, and witness lab tests.

Candidates should have a Diploma or Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and practical field sampling or lab testing experience, with familiarity with roads, bridges, drainage and utilities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor1s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Practical experience in construction material inspection, field sampling, or laboratory testing.
• Exposure to roads, bridges, drainage, utilities, or civil infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all construction materials delivered to the site before acceptance or installation.
• Confirm compliance with approved submittals, technical specifications, drawings, and contract requirements.
• Review delivery notes, source approvals, batch certificates, manufacturer documents, and test reports.
• Verify materials are supplied by approved manufacturers, vendors, quarries, batching plants, and laboratories.
• Collect samples and witness laboratory and field testing according to approved inspection and test plans.
• Monitor testing of soil, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, reinforcement steel, and other civil materials.
• Check materials for roads, bridges, drainage networks, utilities, earthworks, and structures.
• Observe concrete works, verify delivery documentation, sampling, placement and test arrangements.

Skills

Materials inspection

Civil infrastructure inspection

QA/QC documentation

Field sampling

Laboratory testing oversight

Education

Diploma or Bachelor1s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Laboratory testing equipment

RTA inspection knowledge

Job description

Role Overview

Materials Inspector – Civil Infrastructure

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering – Building & Construction Inspection
Job Type: Full‑time
Estimated Salary: AED 8,000–12,000 per month

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect all construction materials delivered to the site before acceptance or installation.
• Confirm compliance with approved submittals, technical specifications, drawings, and contract requirements.
• Review delivery notes, source approvals, batch certificates, manufacturer documents, and test reports.
• Verify materials are supplied by approved manufacturers, vendors, quarries, batching plants, and laboratories.
• Collect samples and witness laboratory and field testing in accordance with approved inspection and test plans.
• Monitor testing of soil, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, reinforcement steel, and other civil construction materials.
• Check materials for roads, bridges, culverts, drainage networks, utilities, earthworks, and structural works.
• Inspect asphalt paving activities and confirm approved mix designs are used.
• Observe concrete works, verify delivery documentation, sampling, placement requirements, and test arrangements.
• Review earthworks, filling, compaction, and backfilling operations for material suitability and specification compliance.
• Monitor material storage, segregation, identification, handling, and protection at site.
• Prevent use of contaminated, damaged, deteriorated, mixed, or incorrectly stored materials.
• Coordinate with the Material Engineer and Site Engineer regarding inspection priorities and testing schedules.
• Review work inspection requests related to material acceptance and civil construction activities.
• Maintain organized inspection records, material registers, test logs, and supporting QA/QC documentation.
• Record accepted, rejected, quarantined, and pending materials with clear traceability.
• Identify non‑conforming materials and issue non‑conformance reports or site observations where required.
• Monitor corrective actions and verify that identified material issues are properly resolved.
• Check material consumption and quantities to identify wastage, misuse, substitution, or unauthorized deviation.
• Provide documentation and on‑site assistance during RTA inspections, audits, and technical reviews.
• Follow approved health, safety, and environmental procedures during sampling, testing, and material handling.
• Prepare daily reports covering material deliveries, inspections, tests, approvals, rejections, and outstanding actions.
• Escalate significant quality concerns to the Material Engineer or Resident Engineer without delay.
• Support preparation of as‑built and project handover records related to materials and testing.
• Attend in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office as a condition of employment.

Ideal Profile

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Practical experience in construction material inspection, field sampling, or laboratory testing.
• Previous exposure to roads, bridges, drainage, utilities, or major civil infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of soil, aggregate, asphalt, concrete, steel, fill, and backfill materials.
• Ability to understand approved material submittals, specifications, drawings, method statements, and inspection and test plans.
• Familiarity with supplier approvals, source documentation, batch certificates, and laboratory test reports.
• Experience preparing work inspection requests, inspection records, NCRs, site observations, and test registers.
• Understanding of RTA requirements and UAE infrastructure quality procedures is advantageous.
• Strong attention to material traceability, documentation accuracy, and specification compliance.
• Ability to identify defective or unapproved materials before they are incorporated into permanent works.
• Good coordination skills for working with engineers, contractors, laboratories, suppliers, and quality personnel.
• Willingness to work across active construction areas and changing site conditions.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to safe inspection, sampling, and testing practices.
• Ability to manage multiple inspections and testing activities within project deadlines.

Skill Set

• Materials inspection, civil infrastructure inspection, construction quality control
• Soil sampling, aggregate testing, concrete testing, asphalt inspection, reinforcement steel inspection, earthworks inspection, backfilling inspection
• Material submittal review, source approval verification, delivery note inspection, batch certificate review
• Laboratory test witnessing, field testing, inspection and test plans, work inspection requests, non‑conformance reports, site observations
• Corrective action follow‑up, material traceability, QA/QC documentation, material storage control, RTA inspection support, HSE compliance
• Daily site reporting, roads and bridges projects, drainage works, utility works

Why Join Us

This role offers direct contribution to the quality and long‑term reliability of major transportation and civil infrastructure assets in Dubai. You will gain continuous exposure to construction materials, field testing, authority inspections, contractor coordination, and practical quality assurance across complex projects. The position opens pathways to senior materials inspection, laboratory supervision, QA/QC engineering, or materials engineering roles.

About the Company

AECOM is an international infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction supervision, programme management, and technical advisory services. Its transportation and civil engineering teams support roads, bridges, utilities, drainage networks, and urban infrastructure projects through disciplined quality control, multidisciplinary coordination, and sustainable project delivery.