Structural Inspector - Quality Compliance

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 156,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Structural Inspector - Quality Compliance in Abu Dhabi to verify structural works against drawings, specifications, and codes. You will inspect foundations, framing, and finished elements, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory adherence on active projects.

The role requires eight years of site inspection experience, solid report-writing skills, and the ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve issues and maintain project momentum.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum eight years of professional structural inspection experience.
• Strong ability to read drawings, specifications and codes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect foundation, framing, intermediate, and completion stages.
• Verify compliance with UAE building codes and international standards.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports with findings and recommendations.
• Maintain inspection records and coordinate with contractors and engineers.

Skills

Structural inspection

Construction quality inspection

UAE building codes

Material quality inspection

Measurement accuracy

Report writing

Defect identification

Coordination with project teams

Safety protocols adherence

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

Construction management software

Digital inspection systems

Inspection equipment

Job description

Structural Inspector - Quality Compliance Job Snapshot Role: Structural Inspector - Quality Compliance Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Industry: Construction Function: Building-Construction Inspection Experience: Minimum 8 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Structural Inspector - Quality Compliance in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a Construction role with AECOM focused on maintaining structural quality and regulatory compliance across building projects. The position offers an opportunity for an experienced inspection professional to assess foundations, structural framing, materials, workmanship, and completed works while ensuring construction activities conform to approved drawings, UAE building codes, international standards, project specifications, and established safety requirements.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Emirate Industry: Construction Function: Building-Construction Inspection Salary: 14000-20000 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 independent site verification that structural construction is being completed to the required technical and quality standards. Accurate inspection at critical stages helps prevent defects from progressing into subsequent works, reduces rework risk, and supports the safe and reliable delivery of completed buildings. The position requires disciplined field assessment combined with clear technical reporting. Inspection findings must be supported by measurements, photographs, records, and practical recommendations that enable contractors and engineering teams to address deficiencies efficiently and maintain project momentum.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect structural construction activities at foundation, framing, intermediate, and completion stages.
• Compare executed works with approved structural drawings, specifications, and applicable technical requirements.
• Confirm compliance with UAE building codes and relevant international construction standards.
• Examine structural components for visible defects, dimensional inconsistencies, and departures from approved plans.
• Assess construction methods to determine whether they meet required quality and engineering expectations.
• Verify the quality of materials incorporated into structural works.
• Review workmanship against established project acceptance criteria.
• Carry out site measurements and physical checks using suitable inspection equipment.
• Identify structural deficiencies before affected work progresses to subsequent construction stages.
• Record inspection results using detailed notes, photographs, measurements, and supporting evidence.
• Prepare clear inspection reports describing findings, observations, and required actions.
• Maintain complete records of inspections, test information, approvals, and compliance documentation.
• Organize inspection records so that project teams can retrieve information efficiently when required.
• Communicate non-compliance items to contractors, engineers, and project management personnel.
• Recommend appropriate corrective actions where work fails to meet required standards.
• Monitor agreed corrective measures and verify completion through follow-up inspections.
• Reinspect corrected works before recommending closure of outstanding observations.
• Investigate site issues that may affect structural quality or construction compliance.
• Provide factual inspection information to assist engineering teams in resolving technical concerns.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders when deficiencies affect programme activities or related disciplines.
• Escalate significant structural, quality, or safety issues through established project procedures.
• Follow site safety protocols throughout all field inspection activities.
• Observe construction operations for conditions that may present safety or compliance concerns.
• Support quality assurance processes through consistent application of inspection requirements.
• Review relevant test results where these form part of structural acceptance criteria.
• Assist in maintaining traceability between inspected work, technical documentation, and corrective actions.
• Use construction management software and digital inspection systems where required.
• Manage multiple inspection priorities while maintaining accuracy and timely reporting.
• Support project management processes by providing reliable information on structural quality and outstanding issues.
• Maintain professional communication with contractors and multidisciplinary project teams throughout the inspection process.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should have a diploma or degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related discipline together with at least eight years of professional experience in structural inspection, construction quality assurance, or similar building project responsibilities. Strong practical experience conducting site inspections and structural assessments is essential. Applicants should understand how structural works progress through foundation, framing, and later construction stages and be able to recognize deficiencies that may affect quality, compliance, or safety. The role requires confidence in reading technical documentation, recording field findings, and preparing professional inspection reports that can support project decisions and corrective actions. Familiarity with construction management software, digital reporting tools, and commonly used inspection equipment will be valuable. Knowledge of construction project management processes is also preferred because inspection activities must be coordinated with programme priorities and wider project controls. Candidates should be capable of working independently, handling several inspection assignments simultaneously, and maintaining organized records without compromising technical accuracy.

Skills Set

• Structural building inspection
• Construction quality inspection
• Foundation inspection
• Structural framing inspection
• Structural assessment
• Civil engineering
• Structural engineering
• Approved drawing verification
• UAE building codes
• International construction standards
• Project specification compliance
• Material quality inspection
• Workmanship assessment
• Construction method review
• Site measurements
• Inspection tools
• Defect identification
• Non-compliance management
• Corrective action recommendations
• Corrective action tracking
• Reinspection
• Quality assurance
• Quality control
• Inspection reporting
• Technical documentation
• Photographic records
• Test result documentation
• Compliance records
• Construction management software
• Digital inspection systems
• Construction safety protocols
• Project management processes

Why Join Us

Building quality depends heavily on experienced inspectors who can recognize structural problems early and support timely correction before they affect later phases of construction. This position provides direct involvement in quality assurance across active Abu Dhabi projects where accuracy, regulatory compliance, and disciplined documentation are essential. AECOM offers exposure to multidisciplinary building teams and structured construction supervision environments. The role can strengthen expertise in structural inspection, quality systems, digital reporting, compliance management, and coordination with engineers and contractors across complex development projects.

About the Company

AECOM delivers multidisciplinary infrastructure consulting and professional services across architecture, engineering, planning, environmental work, program management, and construction management. Its Buildings and Places teams support complex developments through design coordination, technical supervision, quality management, and integrated project delivery.