Senior Structural Site Inspector – UAE

U+A; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis is seeking a detail-oriented Structural Inspector to join our supervision team in Dubai. You will ensure that all on-site structural works are executed in strict accordance with IFC/shop drawings, method statements, and UAE authority regulations, upholding quality and safety throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires 8+ years of UAE site inspection experience, a Civil Engineering degree, and strong knowledge of UAE building codes and international standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of structural site inspection experience in UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE building codes and international standards.
• Ability to interpret IFC drawings, shop drawings, specifications, ITPs and method statements with accuracy.
• Experience with inspection tools and documentation procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal English.
• Valid UAE driver’s license and ability to travel between sites.
• Physically capable of accessing elevated locations.
• Commitment to health and safety and quality standards.
• Teamwork in multicultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive daily site inspections for all structural works, verifying full compliance with approved IFC drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Monitor contractor activities and verify construction practices meet UAE authority requirements and international standards.
• Identify deviations and non-conformities, issuing Site Observation Reports (SOR) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) with clear, actionable recommendations.
• Review and validate inspections related to concrete works, reinforcement, formwork, structural steel, foundations, waterproofing interfaces, and other structural elements.
• Coordinate effectively with the project team—including engineers, architects, and specialists—to resolve structural issues and confirm that corrective actions meet project requirements.
• Verify that contractors maintain proper documentation, testing, and quality records (e.g., cube tests, FDT, plate load tests, calibration certificates).
• Ensure all works follow approved method statements, ITPs, and QA/QC procedures with consistent oversight.
• Provide clear, decisive guidance to contractors to resolve site-related structural issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized and accurate inspection records with photographs, detailed comments, and comprehensive compliance notes.
• Ensure strict adherence to health and safety protocols during all inspection activities.
• Utilize digital inspection platforms and QA/QC systems to document findings and track project progress.
• Communicate inspection results transparently to stakeholders through well-structured technical reports.

Skills

Structural site inspection

IFC shop drawings interpretation

Report writing

QA/QC documentation

English communication

Travel between sites

Health & safety adherence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Digital inspection platforms

Inspection software

Cube tests FDT plate load tests coordination

Job description

Egis is seeking a detail-oriented Structural Inspector to join our supervision team in Dubai. You will ensure that all on-site structural works are executed in strict accordance with IFC/shop drawings, method statements, and UAE authority regulations, upholding quality and safety throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires 8+ years of UAE site inspection experience, a Civil Engineering degree, and strong knowledge of UAE building codes and international standards.