Structural Inspector

AtkinsRéalis; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

At AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Inspector specializing in Structural assessments to join our UAE team in Abu Dhabi. You will conduct thorough inspections of road and highway structures, evaluate structural integrity, and prepare detailed reports on conditions and compliance.

You will verify conformance with IFC drawings, specifications and methods, perform NDT as required, and support project engineers with shop drawings reviews and WIRs. Leadership for junior inspectors may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Structural specialization preferred).
• Master’s Degree is an advantage.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect road and highway structures including bridges and flyovers.
• Verify construction works against IFC drawings, specs and method statements.
• Record inspection data, NCRs and corrective actions; prepare reports.
• Coordinate daily inspection activities with contractors and project teams; assist in reviews.
• Provide technical guidance to junior inspectors and site staff.

Skills

Structural engineering

Road construction

Quality assurance

Inspection tools

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Structural)

Master's degree (advantage)

Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent

Tools

Inspection tools

Testing equipment

Reporting software

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Inspector specializing in Structural assessments to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, with a focus on structures. The Inspector will be responsible for conducting thorough inspections, evaluating structural integrity, and providing detailed reports on the condition of project and related infrastructure. The role requires a keen eye for detail, excellent analytical skills, and a deep understanding of structural engineering principles.

Your role

Structural & Road Infrastructure Inspection

• Conduct routine and specialized inspections of road and highway structures, including:
• Bridges and flyovers.
• Underpasses and tunnels.
• Retaining walls and abutments.
• Culverts, drainage structures, and road-side installations.
• Verify that construction works comply with approved IFC drawings, technical specifications, and method statements.

Quality Control & Compliance

• Perform visual inspections, dimensional checks, and non-destructive testing (NDT) as required for concrete and steel structures.
• Monitor concrete works including formwork, reinforcement, concreting, post-tensioning, and curing activities.
• Ensure compliance with AASHTO, ASCE, FHWA, ASTM, and local authority (UAE) standards.

Reporting & Documentation

• Record inspection data, site observations, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed inspection and progress reports highlighting:
• Structural condition.
• Construction quality issues.
• Safety concerns and recommendations.

Coordination & Technical Support

• Coordinate daily inspection activities with contractors, consultants, and project management teams.
• Assist Project Engineers in reviewing shop drawings, material submittals, and work inspection requests (WIRs).
• Provide technical guidance to junior inspectors and site staff on best practices in road structure construction.

Stakeholder & Site Interface

• Attend site meetings with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities as required.
• Support audits, quality reviews, and inspections conducted by authorities or third parties.
• Ensure inspection activities are aligned with project schedules and safety requirements.

About you

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Structural specialization preferred).
• Master’s Degree is an advantage.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent certification preferred.

Experience

• 7+ years of proven experience in structural inspection, preferably on:
• Road and highway projects.
• Bridges and major infrastructure works.
• Demonstrated experience working in consultant supervision roles is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
• Structural engineering principles and materials.
• Road and highway construction methods.
• Quality assurance and inspection procedures.
• Proficient in inspection tools, testing equipment, and reporting software.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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