Mechanical Inspector - Building Services

Azizi Development UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 123,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Developments in Dubai seeks an experienced Mechanical Inspector for Building Services to oversee contractor installations across high-rise and residential projects. You will ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, UAE authority requirements, and international codes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 8 years of mechanical inspection experience, with strong exposure to HVAC, chilled water, plumbing, and building management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 8 years of mechanical inspection experience.
• Experience in UAE projects (high-rise and residential).
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, fire suppression, BMS.

Responsibilities

• Inspect mechanical installations across high-rise and residential projects.
• Ensure contractor works meet drawings, specs, and quality requirements.
• Inspect HVAC ductwork, equipment, supports, insulation, and related components.
• Review chilled water piping routes, testing, and connections.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and other disciplines.
• Support testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Maintain inspection records and NCR closeout.

Skills

HVAC inspection

High-rise construction

Residential construction

NCR management

Inspection plans

Shop drawings

Mechanical drawings

MEP coordination

Quality control

Project handover

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Inspector - Building Services Job Snapshot Role: Mechanical Inspector - Building Services Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Construction Function: Building-Construction Inspection Experience: Minimum 8 years of mechanical inspection experience Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview Mechanical Inspector - Building Services in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Construction opportunity for an experienced mechanical professional with consultant-side expertise in HVAC, chilled water, fire suppression, plumbing, drainage, and building management systems. Azizi Developments is hiring a Mechanical Inspector to oversee contractor installations across high-rise and residential projects, ensuring that all mechanical works comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, UAE authority requirements, and applicable international codes.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Construction Function: Building-Construction Inspection Salary: 11000-16000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Mechanical Inspector will work within the project supervision team, providing independent inspection and quality oversight across mechanical building services installed by contractors and subcontractors. The role covers mechanical systems from installation through testing, commissioning, snagging, and handover. By identifying non-compliant works early, verifying approved materials and installation standards, and coordinating closely with engineers and contractors, the inspector will help protect system performance, life safety, quality, and long-term reliability across major residential and high-rise developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect mechanical installations across high-rise towers and residential construction projects.
• Verify that contractor works comply with approved drawings, project specifications, method statements, and applicable quality requirements.
• Inspect HVAC ductwork, equipment installations, supports, insulation, access provisions, and associated mechanical components.
• Monitor chilled water piping systems including routing, supports, valves, fittings, insulation, pressure testing, and equipment connections.
• Inspect fire suppression installations including sprinkler networks, fire pumps, valves, pipework, and related system components.
• Review domestic water supply installations for compliance with approved layouts, materials, pressure requirements, and workmanship standards.
• Inspect soil, waste, vent, stormwater, and drainage systems throughout construction.
• Monitor mechanical interfaces associated with building management systems and confirm that relevant equipment and controls are correctly coordinated.
• Conduct inspections against approved inspection and test plans and applicable project procedures.
• Verify that only approved mechanical materials and equipment are installed on site.
• Review installation readiness before consultant inspections, pressure tests, flushing, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Witness mechanical testing where required and record observations, results, and outstanding corrective actions.
• Identify defective, incomplete, or non-compliant installations and communicate required corrective measures to the contractor.
• Support preparation and closeout of NCRs, site observations, inspection comments, and snagging items.
• Coordinate with Mechanical Engineers, MEP teams, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and other disciplines where services interfaces occur.
• Check installation clearances, accessibility, maintainability, and coordination with architectural, structural, and electrical works.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, checklists, test documentation, and site quality reports.
• Ensure mechanical works comply with relevant UAE local authority requirements.
• Apply applicable international standards including ASHRAE, NFPA, and UAE Fire and Life Safety Code requirements.
• Participate in site coordination meetings and provide technical inspection input on mechanical quality issues.
• Support final inspections, snagging, de-snagging, testing, commissioning, and project handover activities.

Ideal Profile

• The position requires a Bachelor 's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Candidates should have at least 8 years of practical experience in mechanical inspection, preferably gained within consultant or supervision firms in the UAE.
• Direct experience on high-rise towers and residential building developments is essential, with strong exposure to HVAC, chilled water, plumbing, drainage, fire suppression, and building management systems.
• The successful candidate should be confident interpreting mechanical drawings, specifications, shop drawings, method statements, inspection requests, and technical documentation.
• A strong working knowledge of UAE authority requirements is expected, together with familiarity with ASHRAE, NFPA, UAE Fire and Life Safety Code, and other relevant international mechanical standards.
• Applicants should be capable of identifying installation deficiencies, documenting technical observations clearly, coordinating corrective actions, and maintaining inspection independence within a consultant supervision environment.

Skills Set

• Mechanical inspection
• High-rise construction
• Residential construction
• Consultant supervision
• HVAC inspection
• Chilled water systems
• HVAC ductwork
• Mechanical equipment
• Fire suppression systems
• Fire sprinkler systems
• Fire pumps
• Domestic water supply
• Plumbing inspection
• Drainage systems
• Stormwater systems
• Building management systems
• Mechanical drawings
• Shop drawings
• Method statements
• Inspection and test plans
• Material inspection
• Pressure testing
• Flushing
• Testing and commissioning
• NCR management
• Snagging
• Quality control
• Site inspection
• Contractor monitoring
• ASHRAE standards
• NFPA standards
• UAE Fire and Life Safety Code
• UAE authority requirements
• Mechanical documentation
• MEP coordination
• Project handover

Why Join Us

This role provides the opportunity to contribute directly to the quality and technical performance of major Construction projects across Dubai's high-rise and residential development sector. Mechanical systems are critical to building comfort, safety, efficiency, and long-term operation, making disciplined inspection an essential part of successful project delivery. The position offers experienced inspectors continued exposure to complex MEP installations, consultant supervision practices, authority requirements, testing and commissioning, and multidisciplinary coordination across large-scale developments.

About the Company

Azizi Developments is a Dubai-based real estate developer delivering residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use projects across the United Arab Emirates. Its construction-driven approach emphasizes engineering quality, disciplined site supervision, regulatory compliance, and reliable project delivery across an expanding portfolio of major developments.