Structural Inspector - Infrastructure and Bridges

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Dubai is seeking a Structural Inspector to perform on-site inspections of bridge and tunnel works, verifying contractor compliance with drawings, specifications, and standards. You will support the Structural Engineer and Assistant Resident Engineer, ensuring quality and safety and monitoring conformity with RTA and Dubai Municipality codes including ACI, AASHTO LRFD, BS, Eurocodes.

This role requires meticulous field oversight of foundations, reinforced concrete

Qualifications

• On-site structural inspection of bridges and tunnels.
• Verification of contractor work against drawings, specs, and standards.
• Compliance monitoring with local codes and international references (ACI, AASHTO LRFD, BS, Eurocodes).

Responsibilities

• Inspect pile foundations and substructure elements, witness pile tests and concrete pours.
• Inspect precast/steel girders and post-tensioning works.
• Verify bridge bearings, deck slabs, parapets, and expansion joints.
• Ensure formwork quality, concrete production, and mass concrete control.
• Maintain quality, safety, and contractual compliance on site.

Job description

Structural Inspector - Infrastructure and Bridges Job Snapshot

Role: Structural Inspector

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Building-Construction Inspection

Experience: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Structural Inspector in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to carry out on-site structural inspections for bridge and tunnel infrastructure works. Working on behalf of the Consultant under a FIDIC form of contract, the role supports the Structural Engineer and Assistant Resident Engineer in verifying contractor compliance with contract documents, approved drawings, project specifications, RTA and Dubai Municipality standards, and applicable international structural codes.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Building-Construction Inspection

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Bridge Inspections - Substructure and Foundations

• Inspect pile foundations including bored piles, barrettes, and pile caps.


• Witness pile integrity testing including PIT and CSL testing.


• Witness static and dynamic pile load tests.


• Verify reinforcement placement, concrete cover, lap lengths, and couplers in pile caps, pier columns, and abutments.


• Inspect formwork stability, alignment, and tolerances before concrete pour approval.


• Witness concrete pours, concrete sampling, slump tests, and temperature monitoring for mass concrete elements.

Bridge Inspections - Superstructure

• Inspect precast segmental box girders, I-girders, and U-girders during fabrication, transportation and erection.


• Witness post-tensioning activities including duct installation, strand threading, stressing, elongation checks, grouting, and anchor block protection.


• Verify bridge bearing installation, alignment, levels, and pre-setting against design requirements.


• Inspect deck slab pours and stitch pours.


• Inspect parapets, crash barriers, deck waterproofing, and asphalt overlay works.


• Inspect expansion joints, drainage scuppers, and deck furniture installation.

Structural Compliance

• Verify structural works against approved drawings, project specifications, and applicable contract requirements.


• Monitor compliance with relevant RTA and Dubai Municipality standards.


• Apply applicable international requirements including ACI, AASHTO LRFD, BS, Eurocodes and ITA guidelines during structural inspection activities.


• Support the Structural Engineer and Assistant Resident Engineer in maintaining quality, safety, and contractual compliance across the assigned structural scope.

Role Focus

The Structural Inspector provides field-level oversight of bridge and tunnel structural works, with particular attention to foundations, reinforced concrete construction, precast superstructures, post-tensioning systems, bearings, bridge decks and associated structural components. The position requires systematic inspection and accurate verification of contractor work against approved technical and contractual requirements.

About Parsons

Parsons Corporation delivers professional services across infrastructure and complex engineering projects. This Dubai-based position supports the inspection and supervision of bridge and tunnel infrastructure works through direct site surveillance, structural compliance verification, and coordination with the project engineering team.