Scaffolding Inspector

Sisco Jobs; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Sisco Jobs is recruiting a Scaffolding Inspector for a client in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role requires thorough inspection and risk assessment of scaffolding systems to ensure safety and compliance on-site.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of scaffolding inspection experience, a Diploma or technical qualification in a related field, and relevant safety certifications. This is a full-time, on-site position with a focus on safety and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in scaffolding inspection and safety activities.
• Diploma or technical qualification in Engineering, Construction, or Industrial Safety.
• Certified technical expert in scaffolding safety; relevant certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect scaffolding structures before use and during service for integrity and safe operation.
• Assess risks and identify unsafe conditions, defects, or improper erection.
• Review scaffold parameters before authorizing use on site.
• Verify components, foundations, bracing, ties, platforms, guardrails, and loads.
• Ensure erection, modification, dismantling and usage comply with safety requirements.
• Issue authorization only after confirming scaffold safety for operations.
• Maintain inspection records, findings, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with site supervisors, scaffolders, safety personnel and maintenance teams.

Skills

Scaffolding Inspection

Risk Assessment

Structural & Operational Review

Safety Compliance

Execution Authorization

Education

Diploma / technical qual in Engineering

Industrial Safety certification

Job description

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 23/08/2026

We are Sisco Jobs, a recruitment consultancy based in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. We are hiring on behalf of our client for the position of Scaffolding Inspector in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Our client is a reputed organization in the Inspection & Maintenance Services sector seeking skilled, motivated professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect scaffolding structures before use and during service to verify structural integrity and safe operating conditions.
  
• Assess scaffolding-related risks and identify unsafe conditions, defects, improper erection, or inadequate access arrangements.
  
• Review structural and operational parameters before granting authorization for scaffold use.
  
• Verify scaffolding components, foundations, bracing, ties, platforms, guardrails, access points, and load conditions.
  
• Ensure scaffolding erection, modification, dismantling, and usage comply with applicable project and safety requirements.
  
• Issue inspection status or authorization only after confirming that the scaffold is safe for intended operations.
  
• Maintain accurate inspection records, findings, corrective-action requirements, and scaffold status documentation.
  
• Coordinate with site supervisors, scaffolders, safety personnel, and maintenance teams to resolve inspection observations.
  

Required Skills

• Scaffolding Inspection: Strong practical ability to inspect erected scaffold systems and identify structural or safety deficiencies.
  
• Risk Assessment: Ability to evaluate hazards associated with scaffold configuration, access, loading, stability, and site conditions.
  
• Structural & Operational Review: Competence in reviewing scaffold parameters before approving work execution.
  
• Safety Compliance: Strong knowledge of safe scaffolding practices and inspection requirements.
  
• Execution Authorization: Ability to make technically sound decisions regarding whether scaffolding is suitable and safe for use.
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience in industrial inspection or maintenance environments.
  
• Strong scaffold inspection reporting and documentation capability.
  
• Familiarity with permit-to-work and site safety coordination processes.
  

Work Experience Requirements

Candidates must have 5 years of experience relevant to scaffolding inspection and associated safety activities. Experience should include assessing scaffold safety, reviewing risks and structural or operational conditions, and providing technical authorization for safe execution.

Education

Minimum: Typical requirement — Diploma or technical qualification in Engineering, Construction, Industrial Safety, or a related discipline

Preferred: Typical — relevant advanced scaffolding/safety certification

Additional: Candidate must be a certified technical expert; the specific certification was not stated in the requirement.