MEP Electrical Inspector

Irth Holding Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Irth Holding Limited in Dubai seeks an experienced Electrical Inspector to join its MEP supervision team on construction projects. The role ensures compliance with DM, DCD, and DEWA standards through inspections of HV/LV, distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and related systems.

You will review shop drawings, witness testing, report findings, and coordinate with contractors to resolve site issues, with a focus on quality, safety, and timely handovers.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5 to 8 years of UAE experience in electrical inspection and supervision.
• Mandatory experience on Dubai Municipality and Dubai Civil Defence regulated projects.
• Experience in hospitality, residential high-rise, commercial, or mixed-use developments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical inspection procedures.
• Familiarity with DEWA, DM, and DCD requirements.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
• Strong reporting and communication skills.
• Proficiency in quality control and inspection documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections of electrical installations including HV, LV Systems, Power Distribution Systems, Lighting Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, Emergency Lighting, UPS, Generator Systems, Low Current Systems, CCTV, Access Control, Structured Cabling, PA Systems.
• Review Inspection Requests (IRs) and conduct inspections in a timely manner.
• Verify installations against approved shop drawings, specifications, method statements, and authority requirements.
• Identify non-conforming works and issue observations (NCRs) where required.
• Monitor material approvals, deliveries, and installation quality.
• Maintain inspection records, daily reports and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors and other disciplines to resolve site issues.
• Witness testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning and handover activities.
• Support senior engineers in reviewing electrical submittals and technical documentation.

Skills

Electrical inspection procedures

Reporting and communication

Coordination with contractors

Interpretation of drawings and specs

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Inspector to join our MEP supervision team for construction projects in Dubai.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for inspecting and monitoring electrical installations to ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality (DM), Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) project specifications, approved drawings, and applicable codes and standards.

The role requires close coordination with contractors, consultants and project stakeholders to ensure quality workmanship, timely inspections, and successful testing and commissioning of electrical systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct routine inspections of electrical installations including HV, LV Systems, Power Distribution Systems, Lighting Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, Emergency Lighting, UPS, Generator Systems, Low Current Systems, CCTV, Access Control, Structured Cabling, PA Systems.
• Review Inspection Requests (IRs) and conduct inspections in a timely manner.
• Verify installations against approved shop drawings, specifications, method statements, and authority requirements.
• Identify non-conforming works and issue observations (NCRs) where required.
• Monitor material approvals, deliveries, and installation quality.
• Maintain inspection records, daily reports and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors and other disciplines to resolve site issues.
• Witness testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning and handover activities.
• Support senior engineers in reviewing electrical submittals and technical documentation.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 to 8 years of UAE experience in electrical inspection and supervision.
• Mandatory experience on Dubai Municipality and Dubai Civil Defence regulated projects.
• Experience in hospitality, residential high-rise, commercial, or mixed-use developments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical inspection procedures.
• Familiarity with DEWA, DM, and DCD requirements.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
• Strong reporting and communication skills.
• Proficiency in quality control and inspection documentation.