Precast Inspector - Concrete Construction Quality

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Leave arrangements

Voluntary benefits

Well-being resources

Employee assistance programmes

Business travel insurance

Service recognition awards

Retirement savings plans

Employee stock purchase plans

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd seeks a Precast Inspector to support marine and infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. You will inspect precast elements from manufacturing to installation, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs and project quality requirements, and witness testing while coordinating with contractors and laboratories.

The role emphasizes verifying reinforcement, formwork, embedding items, curing and dimensional accuracy, with a focus on maintaining accurate documentation and quality

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in precast concrete inspection and quality control.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect precast concrete elements during manufacturing and production.
• Monitor production against approved drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Verify formwork installation, reinforcement and dimensional requirements.
• Witness concrete testing and review material documentation.
• Document inspection findings and coordinate with contractors and manufacturers.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and quality procedures.

Skills

Precast inspection

Quality control

Engineering drawings

Education

Civil Engineering degree or Diploma

Job description

Precast Inspector - Concrete Construction Quality Job Snapshot

• Role: Precast Inspector
• Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Building-Construction Inspection
• Experience: Relevant experience in precast concrete inspection and quality control; minimum years not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

AECOM is seeking a Precast Inspector to support marine and infrastructure construction projects in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will inspect precast concrete elements throughout manufacturing, handling, transportation and installation, ensuring compliance with approved engineering drawings, technical specifications and project quality requirements. The role includes monitoring reinforcement, formwork, embedded components, concrete casting, curing, dimensional accuracy and finished precast quality. The Precast Inspector will also witness concrete testing, review material documentation and identify construction defects or non-conforming works. Working with contractors, precast manufacturers, testing laboratories and multidisciplinary site teams, the position contributes to the quality and compliance of precast concrete works used in marine and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Precast Concrete Manufacturing Inspection
  • Inspect precast concrete elements during manufacturing and production.
  • Monitor precast manufacturing activities against approved drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
  • Verify that production activities follow relevant approved procedures.
  • Identify manufacturing defects and deviations from project requirements.
  • Coordinate inspection findings with the precast manufacturer and project team.
  • Support consistent quality control throughout precast production.
• Pre-Casting Inspection
  • Inspect reinforcement arrangements before concrete casting.
  • Verify formwork installation and relevant dimensional requirements.
  • Inspect embedded items and lifting anchors.
  • Check precast element dimensions against approved construction drawings.
  • Identify deficiencies requiring correction before casting.
  • Document pre-casting inspection findings and relevant quality observations.
• Concrete Casting and Production Monitoring
  • Witness concrete batching and placement activities.
  • Monitor concrete vibration, curing and finishing procedures.
  • Verify compliance with approved concrete production requirements.
  • Observe casting activities for potential quality concerns.
  • Identify deviations affecting precast concrete quality.
  • Coordinate with production personnel regarding inspection observations.
• Concrete Materials and Testing
  • Review approved concrete mix designs and relevant material submissions.
  • Verify material approvals and supporting quality documentation.
  • Witness concrete slump and temperature testing.
  • Monitor concrete cube testing and other required testing activities.
  • Review laboratory test results and relevant quality records.
  • Identify test results requiring further technical assessment.
  • Maintain accurate records of witnessed testing and inspection activities.
• Finished Precast Element Inspection
  • Inspect completed precast elements for dimensional accuracy.
  • Verify alignment and relevant construction tolerances.
  • Assess surface finish and visible concrete quality.
  • Identify cracks, honeycombing and other concrete defects.
  • Document deficiencies and communicate findings to responsible personnel.
  • Monitor corrective actions associated with defective precast elements.
  • Verify that relevant quality concerns are addressed through established project procedures.
• Precast Identification and Traceability
  • Verify the identification and marking of precast concrete elements.
  • Monitor precast storage arrangements against applicable project requirements.
  • Check that relevant identification and quality records are maintained.
  • Support traceability of precast elements throughout production and delivery.
  • Identify missing or inconsistent identification information.
  • Coordinate traceability concerns with the manufacturer and project team.
• Handling, Transportation and Installation
  • Inspect precast elements during handling and preparation for transportation.
  • Monitor loading and transportation activities.
  • Observe lifting and installation operations for compliance with approved procedures.
  • Identify potential damage or defects affecting precast elements.
  • Verify relevant installation requirements against approved drawings and specifications.
  • Communicate construction and quality concerns to responsible site personnel.
  • Support coordination between precast installation and associated construction activities.
• Inspection Requests and Quality Control
  • Review inspection requests relating to precast manufacturing and installation.
  • Verify relevant construction activities against approved technical requirements.
  • Inspect materials and completed works for compliance with project specifications.
  • Identify non-conforming materials and construction activities.
  • Prepare inspection reports documenting relevant findings.
  • Coordinate with contractors and manufacturers regarding required corrective actions.
  • Monitor the resolution of outstanding quality issues.
• Quality Documentation and Reporting
  • Maintain accurate precast concrete inspection records.
  • Prepare reports covering manufacturing, testing and installation observations.
  • Maintain photographic evidence of relevant inspection findings.
  • Organize concrete test reports and supporting material documentation.
  • Record identified defects and non-conforming works.
  • Maintain appropriate quality records for project review.
  • Communicate significant inspection findings to relevant engineering and quality personnel.
• Construction and Stakeholder Coordination
  • Coordinate inspection activities with the Contractor and precast manufacturer.
  • Liaise with testing laboratories regarding relevant concrete testing activities.
  • Work with site personnel to resolve precast construction quality concerns.
  • Support coordination between precast works and civil construction activities.
  • Communicate with structural and marine engineering personnel regarding relevant inspection requirements.
  • Coordinate with infrastructure construction teams where precast elements interface with other works.
  • Maintain effective communication throughout manufacturing, delivery and installation activities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Education
  • Diploma or Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or a related discipline.
• Professional Experience
  • Relevant experience in precast concrete inspection and quality control.
  • Practical knowledge of concrete production and precast manufacturing activities.
  • Experience inspecting reinforcement, formwork and concrete casting.
  • Understanding of concrete curing and finishing procedures.
  • Experience reviewing inspection requests and material documentation.
  • Familiarity with construction material inspections and testing.
  • Ability to maintain accurate quality control and inspection records.
• Technical Knowledge
  • Good understanding of precast concrete manufacturing processes.
  • Knowledge of reinforcement and formwork inspection requirements.
  • Familiarity with embedded components and lifting anchors.
  • Understanding of concrete batching, placement, vibration and curing.
  • Knowledge of concrete mix designs and relevant material approvals.
  • Familiarity with slump, temperature and concrete cube testing.
  • Ability to inspect finished precast elements for dimensional and surface defects.
  • Understanding of precast element identification, storage and traceability.
  • Knowledge of precast handling, transportation and installation activities.
  • Familiarity with relevant international construction standards and project specifications.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
  • Understanding of construction quality control and non-conformance reporting.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working on marine and infrastructure construction projects.
• Previous construction inspection experience in the United Arab Emirates.

Professional Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail during precast concrete inspections.
• Ability to identify construction defects and material deficiencies.
• Good technical observation and quality verification skills.
• Effective communication with contractors, manufacturers and project personnel.
• Accurate inspection reporting and documentation abilities.
• Practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate inspection activities with multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Commitment to construction quality and compliance with approved requirements.

What You 'll Bring to the Role

The ideal candidate has practical experience inspecting precast concrete elements during manufacturing and construction. You should be confident reviewing reinforcement, formwork, embedded items, concrete casting and finished precast quality against approved drawings and specifications. Experience witnessing concrete testing, reviewing quality records and identifying defects will support effective inspection and quality control. The role requires close coordination with precast manufacturers, contractors, laboratories and site teams to ensure that precast elements meet the relevant project requirements before and during installation.

Recruitment and Onboarding

AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activities seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Benefits and Professional Development

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• accidental death and dismemberment
• disability insurance
• paid time off
• leave arrangements
• voluntary benefits
• well-being resources
• employee assistance programmes
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plans
• employee stock purchase plans

AECOM also provides professional training and development opportunities, access to technical expertise and opportunities to collaborate with experienced engineering and infrastructure professionals.

Job Reference Information

• Requisition ID: J10160403
• Business Line: Transportation
• Business Group: DCS
• Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa
• Career Area: Quality
• Work Location Model: On-site

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy and buildings. The company works with public and private sector clients to develop sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and engineering to programme and construction management. AECOM brings together more than 50,000 professionals across engineering, planning, design, science, digital innovation and construction management. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. AECOM supports professional growth through training, technical development and collaboration on infrastructure projects that benefit communities. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to respect, collaboration and professional development. Applicant information is handled confidentially in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity guidelines.