Mechanical Inspector - Infrastructure

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Mechanical Inspector for an Abu Dhabi infrastructure project. The role focuses on inspecting mechanical installations across water supply, drainage, pumping systems and utility networks, ensuring adherence to drawings, specifications, method statements and QA/QC requirements.

On-site work arrangement with Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office; UAE/GCC project experience preferred and comprehensive site quality oversight will be expected.

Qualifications

• Diploma or relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience as Mechanical Inspector on infrastructure and construction projects.
• Experience inspecting mechanical installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Practical experience with water supply systems, drainage, pumping systems, utility networks, and associated mechanical works.
• Ability to inspect construction activities against approved drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Good knowledge of QA/QC inspection procedures and associated documentation.
• UAE or GCC infrastructure project experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect mechanical installations across water supply, drainage, pumping systems and related works.
• Verify installation, testing, and commissioning against drawings, specs, method statements and QA/QC requirements.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures and documentation.
• Identify non-conformities and support corrective actions and close-out.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

QA/QC procedures

Testing & commissioning

Infrastructure projects

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Role: Mechanical Inspector
• Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Building-Construction Inspection
• Experience: Relevant mechanical inspection experience
• Job Type: Full Time

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking an experienced Mechanical Inspector for an infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role focuses on inspection of mechanical installations across water supply, drainage, pumping systems, utility networks, and associated infrastructure works. The Mechanical Inspector will verify installation, testing, and commissioning activities against approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and applicable quality requirements.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Building-Construction Inspection
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Mechanical Inspection Scope

The position requires practical infrastructure inspection experience and the ability to assess mechanical works throughout installation, testing, and commissioning. Particular attention will be given to compliance with approved technical documentation and established QA/QC inspection procedures.

Requirements

• Diploma or relevant technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Relevant experience as a Mechanical Inspector on infrastructure and construction projects.
• Experience inspecting mechanical installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Practical experience with water supply systems, drainage, pumping systems, utility networks, and associated mechanical works.
• Ability to inspect construction activities against approved drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Good knowledge of QA/QC inspection procedures and associated documentation.
• UAE or GCC infrastructure project experience is preferred.

Project Environment

The Mechanical Inspector will support infrastructure project delivery by providing site-level quality oversight of mechanical works. The role requires accurate inspection of installations and effective verification of testing and commissioning activities before acceptance.

Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

• Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure and professional services firm serving public- and private-sector clients across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its multidisciplinary teams provide advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.