Structural Inspector - Public Asset Works

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation is hiring a Structural Inspector for Public Asset Works in Dubai to provide field assurance on civil infrastructure projects, including reservoirs, bridges and tunnels. You will perform inspections, verify measurements, review material traceability, complete safety records, and support progress payments and final handover with accurate documentation.

The role requires a minimum of five years in structural inspection, familiarity with public works contracts, and strong

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of regional experience as a Structural Inspector.
• Solid knowledge of public works contracts and construction supervision.
• Ability to interpret plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Proficient in engineering calculations for measurement and verification.
• Strong diary and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Examine structural works at inspection stages and verify contract compliance.
• Monitor demolition and construction activities of civil structures.
• Inspect reservoirs, lifting stations, retaining walls, substations, bridges, tunnels.
• Record daily site observations and maintain inspection diaries.
• Review Certificates of Compliance and safety documentation.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, surveyors, and QA teams.

Skills

Structural inspection

Public infrastructure

Public works contracts

Civil structures

Quality control

Documentation

Measurement verification

Material traceability

Change order measurement

As-built documentation

Safety compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Structural Inspector - Public Asset Works Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Building-Construction Inspection Experience: Minimum 5 years Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview Structural Inspector - Public Asset Works in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity with Parsons Corporation for an experienced construction professional specializing in structural compliance, public works inspection, material verification, measurement, and quality assurance. Parsons is hiring for this role to inspect diverse assets including reservoirs, lifting stations, retaining walls, substations, tunnels, bridges, landscape structures, lagoons, and recreational facilities while ensuring completed works satisfy contractual and technical requirements.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Building-Construction Inspection Salary: 10000-16000 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 provides direct field assurance across construction, demolition, and rehabilitation activities involving public infrastructure assets. The position combines physical inspection with measurement, material traceability, quality documentation, payment verification, and safety awareness. Thorough inspection protects the integrity of completed structures while giving the supervision team dependable records for acceptance decisions, commercial certification, corrective actions, and final handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Examine structural works at designated inspection stages and verify compliance with contract specifications.
• Monitor demolition of existing structural components and associated construction activities.
• Inspect reservoirs, lifting stations, retaining walls, substations, bridges, tunnels, and related civil structures.
• Cover structural works associated with landscape features, lagoons, swimming pools, and other project facilities.
• Compare construction workmanship with approved plans, details, and technical specifications.
• Confirm materials incorporated into permanent works have received the required approvals.
• Review Certificates of Compliance, Safety Data Sheets, inspection tags, and supporting material records.
• Maintain project files covering inspections, measurements, quantities, and construction activities.
• Record daily site observations and prepare accurate inspection diaries.
• Produce daily reports and additional documentation required under the contract.
• Measure completed construction and maintain supporting quantity calculations.
• Check installed quantities used in contractor payment applications.
• Verify quantities associated with change orders and additional works.
• Assist with assessment of progress payment estimates and extra work bills.
• Maintain current as-built information based on verified construction conditions.
• Support checking of final record plans against actual completed works.
• Conduct labor compliance interviews when required by contractual procedures.
• Identify discrepancies between drawings, specifications, site conditions, and construction activities.
• Recognize emerging technical conflicts and promptly advise the supervising engineer.
• Provide relevant field information to support practical resolution of construction issues.
• Document nonconforming workmanship and materials through project quality procedures.
• Participate in determining suitable corrective measures for identified deficiencies.
• Reinspect corrected works and record their compliance status.
• Coordinate surveying support required for dimensional and quantity verification.
• Liaise with material testing subconsultants and follow required inspection activities.
• Contribute field information to quality control procedures and reports.
• Assist with development of job-specific safety practices.
• Support preparation of construction safety documentation.
• Identify hazardous working conditions and initiate appropriate action under project procedures.
• Maintain awareness of public safety around active construction areas.
• Respond to emergency site call-backs when inspection support is required.
• Provide technical direction to junior inspectors when assigned.
• Review upcoming work schedules and prepare inspection requirements in advance.
• Coordinate daily priorities with engineers, contractors, surveyors, laboratories, and supervision personnel.
• Maintain complete records supporting technical acceptance, payment verification, quality audits, and project closeout.

Ideal Profile

• Diploma or bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of regional experience working as a Structural Inspector.
• Solid knowledge of public works contracts and construction supervision processes.
• Practical experience inspecting civil and structural infrastructure.
• Able to interpret plans, structural details, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Comfortable performing engineering calculations required for measurement and verification.
• Able to understand graphs, charts, quantities, and other construction data.
• Familiar with project scheduling and construction sequencing.
• Strong daily diary and technical reporting capability.
• Able to review quantities supporting progress payments and additional works.
• Familiar with construction material approval and traceability requirements.
• Practical understanding of nonconformance and corrective action processes.
• Able to recognize hazardous work conditions and respond appropriately.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Comfortable using digital resources for technical reference and project support.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Effective time management skills and ability to prepare proactively for upcoming inspections.
• Able to follow engineering instructions while exercising sound field judgement.
• Works effectively with multidisciplinary supervision and construction teams.
• Relevant authority certification or approval is advantageous.
• HSE training is desirable.
• OSHA 10-hour construction safety training is preferred.

Skills Set

• Structural inspection
• Public infrastructure
• Public works contracts
• Civil structures
• Structural demolition
• Reservoir structures
• Lifting stations
• Retaining walls
• Substations
• Bridge structures
• Tunnel structures
• Landscape structures
• Construction drawings
• Technical specifications
• Contract compliance
• Workmanship verification
• Material approvals
• Material traceability
• Certificates of Compliance
• Safety Data Sheets
• Quantity calculations
• Installed quantity measurement
• Progress payment verification
• Change order measurement
• Extra work assessment
• Daily site diaries
• Inspection reporting
• As-built documentation
• Nonconformance control
• Corrective action verification
• Survey coordination
• Material testing coordination
• Quality control
• Construction scheduling
• Hazard identification
• Construction safety
• Public safety
• HSE compliance
• Microsoft Office
• Project management software

Why Join Us

Working across varied public assets provides experience that reaches beyond a single structural system or construction phase. The combination of field inspection, quantity measurement, materials compliance, quality control, safety oversight, and contract documentation develops the broad project knowledge needed for progression into senior inspection, construction supervision, and Assistant Resident Engineer positions.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation provides engineering, technology, construction supervision, and program delivery expertise for major civil, transportation, urban development, and security projects. Its Middle East operations support complex infrastructure programs through multidisciplinary engineering, quality oversight, site supervision, and project management capabilities.