Structural Inspector - Civil Infrastructure

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is seeking a Structural Inspector - Civil Infrastructure to support inspection and supervision of structural works across major infrastructure and public works. The role focuses on verifying conformity with drawings and specs, documenting quantities, and ensuring safety and quality on site.

The position requires a diploma or bachelor in civil engineering and at least 5 years of regional experience, with strong knowledge of construction processes

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years regional experience as Structural Inspector.
• Ability to interpret drawings, plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular field inspections to ensure compliance with contract drawings and specifications.
• Inspect demolition and construction activities involving structural elements and related civil works.
• Monitor reservoirs, substations, retaining walls, bridges, tunnels and other structures.
• Verify materials have received required technical approvals for permanent works.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain project documentation and site diaries.
• Identify nonconforming work and communicate findings to resolve issues with the supervising engineer.

Skills

Structural inspection

Civil infrastructure inspection

Construction supervision

Contract specification compliance

Safety awareness

Quality control procedures

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Structural Inspector - Civil Infrastructure Job Snapshot Role: Structural Inspector - Civil Infrastructure Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Building-Construction Inspection Experience: Minimum 5 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Structural Inspector - Civil Infrastructure in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering role supporting the inspection and supervision of structural works across major infrastructure and public works projects. Parsons Corporation is hiring an experienced structural inspection professional to monitor construction quality, verify compliance with approved drawings and specifications, assess installed quantities, control project documentation, and help ensure structural activities are completed safely and correctly.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Building-Construction Inspection Salary: 10000-15000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context The Structural Inspector serves as a key field representative responsible for confirming that structural construction meets contractual, technical, quality, and safety requirements. The assignment can involve reservoirs, lifting stations, landscape structures, lagoons, swimming pools, substations, retaining walls, tunnels, bridges, and demolition activities. Through disciplined inspection, accurate reporting, quantity verification, and early identification of nonconforming work, the inspector helps protect construction quality while supporting schedule and commercial control.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out regular field inspections to determine whether structural works comply with contract specifications, approved drawings, and project requirements.
• Inspect demolition and construction activities involving structural elements and associated civil works.
• Monitor structures such as reservoirs, lifting stations, substations, retaining walls, bridges, tunnels, lagoons, swimming pools, and landscaping structures.
• Verify that materials incorporated into permanent works have received the required technical approvals.
• Review and maintain Certificates of Compliance, Safety Data Sheets, inspection tags, and other material-related documentation.
• Record daily site activities, completed quantities, observations, inspection findings, and construction progress in accurate site diaries.
• Prepare inspection reports and supporting documentation in accordance with contractual reporting requirements.
• Identify construction conflicts, technical concerns, workmanship deficiencies, and emerging site problems before they affect subsequent activities.
• Communicate identified issues to the supervising engineer and contribute practical information toward suitable resolutions.
• Document nonconforming construction and participate in evaluating corrective measures and close-out actions.
• Measure and report installed quantities to support verification of contractor payment applications and change order works.
• Review progress payment estimates and extra work quantities within the inspector 's assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain relevant as-built records as construction progresses.
• Coordinate specialist surveying and material testing activities undertaken by subconsultants.
• Support development and implementation of project quality control procedures and inspection records.
• Assist with construction safety practices and immediately report hazardous working conditions requiring corrective action.
• Conduct required labor compliance activities and maintain supporting records.
• Provide technical direction to junior inspection personnel when assigned.
• Respond to urgent project-site call-backs when operational or construction circumstances require inspection support.
• Perform field duties with continuous attention to workforce, site, and public safety.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a diploma or Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or possess an equivalent recognized technical qualification. At least 5 years of regional experience in a Structural Inspector capacity is required. Relevant exposure to infrastructure, public works, utilities, or complex civil construction will support effective performance in this position. The role requires practical knowledge of construction processes and public works contracts, together with the ability to interpret structural drawings, plans, specifications, engineering calculations, graphs, and technical documentation. Candidates should understand construction scheduling and be capable of reviewing progress payment estimates, extra work bills, quantities, inspection records, and as-built information. Strong site awareness is essential, particularly the ability to recognize hazardous conditions and take appropriate action to reduce immediate risk. Authority certifications or approvals related to structural inspection are advantageous. Relevant HSE qualifications and construction safety training, including 10-hour OSHA training, are desirable. Clear English communication, reliable technical reporting, good judgment, time management, and the ability to coordinate effectively within a multidisciplinary project team are important requirements.

Skills Set

• Structural inspection
• Civil infrastructure inspection
• Construction supervision
• Structural drawing interpretation
• Contract specification compliance
• Public works construction
• Concrete structure inspection
• Reservoir structures
• Lifting station structures
• Retaining walls
• Bridge structures
• Tunnel structures
• Substation civil works
• Structural demolition
• Approved material verification
• Certificate of Compliance review
• Safety Data Sheet documentation
• Quantity calculations
• Progress payment verification
• Change order assessment
• Daily inspection reporting
• Site diary preparation
• As-built plan maintenance
• Nonconformance documentation
• Quality control procedures
• Survey coordination
• Material testing coordination
• Construction scheduling
• Hazard identification
• HSE requirements
• OSHA safety awareness
• Microsoft Office
• Project management software
• Technical documentation
• Site record management

Why Join Us

Dubai 's continuing infrastructure expansion provides experienced structural inspectors with opportunities to work across increasingly complex civil and public works developments. This role offers broad exposure to different structural assets rather than limiting experience to a single building type, strengthening expertise in inspection, quality assurance, commercial verification, and construction supervision. At Parsons Corporation, the position also provides access to multidisciplinary engineering teams and established project delivery practices. Professionals seeking to deepen their regional construction experience can build valuable technical capability while contributing directly to the safety, durability, and quality of significant infrastructure assets.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, infrastructure, technology, and project management solutions for complex developments worldwide. Its Middle East operations support major transportation, civil infrastructure, and urban development programs through engineering expertise, construction supervision, quality management, and coordinated project delivery.