Senior Mechanical Inspector – Building Systems

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Abu Dhabi invites an experienced Mechanical Inspector - Building Systems to supervise HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical installations, verify workmanship against drawings and specs, and document non-conformances during construction.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of field inspection experience, strong knowledge of UAE codes, and the ability to coordinate with engineers and contractors to ensure safe, compliant handover.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in mechanical inspection, construction supervision, quality assurance, or a closely related construction discipline.
• Strong practical understanding of HVAC, plumbing, mechanical equipment, and associated building services.
• Working knowledge of UAE construction regulations and relevant international codes and standards.
• Proven experience inspecting installation works and supervising contractors in active construction environments.
• Competence in mechanical testing, commissioning, functional verification, and inspection documentation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect HVAC, plumbing, mechanical equipment, associated services, and relevant building system interfaces throughout construction.
• Verify installation quality against approved drawings, technical specifications, method statements, inspection and test plans, and applicable codes.
• Supervise mechanical contractor activities and assess workmanship, materials, installation methods, and progress at site.
• Witness mechanical testing and commissioning activities, recording results and confirming that required acceptance criteria have been achieved.
• Prepare clear inspection reports supported by accurate observations, technical evidence, and recommended corrective actions.
• Identify defective work, specification deviations, safety concerns, and other non-conformances before they affect subsequent construction activities.
• Follow corrective and preventive actions through to satisfactory closure and maintain supporting inspection records.
• Coordinate technical issues with engineers, project managers, contractors, and other disciplines to prevent interface conflicts and unnecessary delays.
• Check that contractual quality requirements are maintained throughout installation, testing, commissioning, and project completion.
• Maintain traceable records covering inspections, tests, approvals, compliance documentation, certifications, and outstanding observations.
• Monitor mechanical equipment performance and provide technically justified recommendations regarding maintenance, rectification, or replacement where appropriate.
• Apply UAE construction requirements, international building standards, project quality procedures, and site safety protocols during inspection activities.
• Review drawings and technical documentation to establish inspection requirements before work proceeds.
• Support junior inspectors and site personnel with practical guidance on inspection methodology, workmanship standards, and quality expectations.
• Manage simultaneous inspection priorities while ensuring that critical works receive timely attention.
• Communicate technical findings clearly to both engineering specialists and non-specialist project stakeholders.

Skills

HVAC inspection

Plumbing systems inspection

Mechanical equipment inspection

Testing and commissioning

Inspection reporting

Quality assurance

CAD software

Construction drawing interpretation

Tools

Digital inspection platforms

Construction project management software

CAD software

Job description

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Abu Dhabi invites an experienced Mechanical Inspector - Building Systems to supervise HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical installations, verify workmanship against drawings and specs, and document non-conformances during construction.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of field inspection experience, strong knowledge of UAE codes, and the ability to coordinate with engineers and contractors to ensure safe, compliant handover.