Structural Inspector - Infrastructure Works

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Structural Inspector for infrastructure works in Dubai, UAE. The role focuses on structural construction inspection, quality compliance, and on-site supervision across roads, tunnels, bridges, and substations.

You will verify construction against drawings, document nonconformance, support quantity verification, and maintain accurate records throughout project delivery. The ideal candidate has a diploma or bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and at least five

Qualifications

• Five years of regional experience as a Structural Inspector.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong daily diary and technical reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect structural construction activities and verify compliance with plans and contract requirements.
• Monitor demolition and structural works ensuring safety procedures.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and maintain project documentation.
• Maintain organized site files and records, and verify quantities for contractor payment applications.
• Coordinate surveying and materials testing by subconsultants.

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Structural Inspector - Infrastructure Works Job Snapshot Role: Structural Inspector - Infrastructure Works Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Civil & Structural Engineering Experience: Minimum 5 years of regional experience as a Structural Inspector Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Structural Inspector - Infrastructure Works in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity focused on structural construction inspection, quality compliance, and site supervision across roads, substations, tunnels, bridges, and associated infrastructure. Parsons Corporation is hiring an experienced Structural Inspector to verify construction against approved drawings and specifications, monitor materials and workmanship, document nonconformance, support quantity verification, and maintain accurate records throughout project delivery.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Civil & Structural Engineering 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 will provide hands‑on construction oversight for structural and civil works on infrastructure projects in Dubai. The position requires regular field inspection to ensure contractor activities, installed materials, demolition works, and new structural construction meet contractual and technical requirements. Beyond physical inspection, the role contributes to reliable project controls through daily reporting, quantity calculations, as‑built records, material documentation, and verification of completed works. The inspector will also identify potential conflicts and nonconforming activities early enough for corrective measures to be implemented without unnecessary disruption to construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect structural construction activities and verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Monitor demolition of structural elements and confirm work follows approved construction and safety procedures.
• Inspect structural works associated with roads, substations, tunnels, bridges, and related infrastructure.
• Verify that only approved construction materials are incorporated into permanent works.
• Review material documentation, Certificates of Compliance, Safety Data Sheets, inspection tags, and supporting technical records.
• Identify defective or nonconforming work and maintain appropriate inspection documentation.
• Participate in determining practical resolutions for identified nonconformance where required.
• Recognize potential construction conflicts and advise supervisors on possible corrective solutions.
• Maintain daily site diaries describing completed work, observations, resources, and relevant construction events.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and other documentation required under the project contract.
• Maintain organized project files and supporting inspection records.
• Perform quantity calculations and maintain records of installed and completed works.
• Verify installed quantities used to support contractor payment applications.
• Review quantities associated with variations, change orders, and additional works within the assigned inspection scope.
• Assist with review of progress payment estimates and extra work documentation.
• Maintain accurate as‑built plans and verify that construction changes are properly recorded.
• Coordinate surveying and materials testing activities performed by specialist subconsultants.
• Support development and implementation of project quality control procedures.
• Contribute inspection information to quality reports and construction records.
• Assist with development of job safety practices and site safety reporting.
• Recognize hazardous working conditions and initiate appropriate escalation or corrective action.
• Maintain awareness of public safety while inspecting active construction areas.
• Conduct labor compliance interviews where required by the project.
• Provide technical guidance to junior inspectors when assigned.
• Respond to project site call-backs in emergency situations when required.
• Coordinate effectively with engineers, contractors, testing teams, surveyors, and other construction personnel.

Ideal Profile

Ideal Profile Candidates should hold a diploma or bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering, a related engineering discipline, or an equivalent recognized qualification. A minimum of five years of regional experience working in the capacity of Structural Inspector is required. Candidates should understand public works contracts and the construction processes associated with major civil and structural infrastructure. The ability to accurately read and interpret engineering plans, construction drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements is essential. Practical mathematical capability is required for engineering calculations, quantity verification, graphs, charts, progress measurements, and payment-related assessments. Candidates should have effective daily diary and technical reporting skills together with an understanding of construction scheduling. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, project management software, and standard online research tools is required. The successful candidate should be capable of recognizing unsafe construction conditions and taking appropriate action to reduce risk. Strong time management, sound judgment, teamwork, and clear written and verbal English communication are important for this field-based position. Relevant authority certification or approval and HSE training will be advantageous. Construction safety training, including 10-hour OSHA training, is preferred.

Skills Set

Structural inspection Civil & Structural Engineering Construction inspection Infrastructure construction Bridge inspection Tunnel inspection Road infrastructure Substation construction Structural demolition Construction supervision Engineering drawings Construction specifications Public works contracts Material inspection Certificate of Compliance Safety Data Sheets Nonconformance reporting Quality control QA-QC Quantity calculations Quantity verification Progress payment review Change order verification As-built plans Daily site diaries Inspection reporting Survey coordination Material testing Construction scheduling Contract compliance Hazard identification Construction safety HSE OSHA Microsoft Office Project management software Technical documentation Contractor coordination Site records

Why Join Us

Dubai 's continued investment in roads, bridges, tunnels, utilities, and major public infrastructure creates sustained demand for experienced Civil Engineering inspection professionals who can maintain quality and safety at construction level. This position provides broad exposure to structural inspection, contractor monitoring, materials compliance, quantity verification, nonconformance management, safety, and project documentation. The experience can strengthen progression toward Senior Structural Inspector, Assistant Resident Engineer, QA-QC, or wider construction supervision responsibilities.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, infrastructure, technology, construction supervision, and program management services for complex projects worldwide. Its Middle East operations support major transportation, roads, bridges, tunnels, utilities, and urban infrastructure programs through multidisciplinary technical expertise and construction delivery capabilities.