Senior Structural Inspector

Sobha LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobha LLC is looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Structural Inspector to join our Site Supervision team in Dubai. This role involves leading structural inspection activities across luxury residential and mixed-use developments, ensuring compliance with quality standards and safety requirements.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and 7–10 years of relevant experience in structural inspection and construction quality control, particularly in high-end projects. Strong communication skills and stakeholder management capabilities are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in structural inspection, site supervision, or construction quality control.
• Proven experience in luxury residential, high‑rise, mixed‑use, or large‑scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete, structural steel, and construction methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead structural inspections for construction activities.
• Monitor ongoing structural works including reinforcement and concrete works.
• Coordinate with contractors to ensure timely rectification of non‑conforming works.
• Prepare inspection reports and recommendations for corrective actions.

Skills

Structural inspection

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Construction quality control

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented Senior Structural Inspector to join our growing Site Supervision team. The successful candidate will lead structural inspection activities across luxury residential and mixed‑use developments, ensuring all structural works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead structural inspections for all construction activities, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and applicable codes and standards.
• Monitor ongoing structural works including reinforcement, concrete works, formwork, structural steel and related activities.
• Review and verify inspection requests, material approvals, and site documentation prior to execution.
• Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to ensure timely rectification of non‑conforming works.
• Liaise with Dubai Municipality (DM), Dubai Development Authority (DDA) and other relevant authorities during site inspections and approval processes.
• Work closely with the Design Team to resolve technical issues and provide practical engineering solutions for site‑related challenges.
• Ensure compliance with project quality plans, inspection test plans (ITPs) and health and safety requirements.
• Review shop drawings, method statements and material submissions from a site execution perspective.
• Prepare inspection reports, non‑conformance reports (NCRs), observations and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Monitor construction progress and provide technical input to ensure structural integrity and workmanship standards are maintained.
• Support project stakeholders in achieving project milestones while ensuring adherence to quality and regulatory requirements.
• Attend coordination meetings with contractors, consultants and project management teams to address technical and construction‑related issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 7–10 years of experience in structural inspection, site supervision, or construction quality control.
• Proven experience in luxury residential, high‑rise, mixed‑use, or large‑scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete, structural steel, and construction methodologies.
• Hands‑on experience dealing with DM, DDA and other relevant authority inspections and approvals.
• Thorough understanding of local regulations, construction standards, and international engineering codes.
• Ability to identify site issues and collaborate with design and construction teams to develop effective engineering solutions.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in preparing technical reports, inspection records, and quality documentation.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.