Structural Inspector - Site

U+A; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

U+A in Abu Dhabi seeks a Structural Inspector (Buildings Project) to lead daily site inspections ensuring compliance with IFC/shop drawings, method statements, and UAE authority regulations. You will review concrete, reinforcement, formwork, and steel works, coordinate with engineers and architects, and maintain thorough QA/QC documentation.

The role requires a civil engineering degree, 8+ years of UAE inspection experience, and travel between project sites with a UAE driving license.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of structural site inspection experience in UAE construction
• Ability to interpret IFC drawings, shop drawings, specs, ITPs and method statements
• Strong knowledge of UAE building codes and authority requirements
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills
• Willingness to travel between project sites and hold a UAE driving license

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily site inspections for all structural works per drawings and specs
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure UAE authority compliance and international standards
• Identify deviations and issue Site Observation Reports and NCRs
• Review inspections related to concrete, reinforcement, formwork, steel, foundations, and waterproofing
• Coordinate with project team to resolve structural issues and ensure corrective actions meet requirements
• Ensure proper documentation and QA/QC records are maintained
• Ensure health and safety protocols during all inspections

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Communication (English)

Site safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Inspection software

QA/QC documentation tools

Inspection tools

Job description

Structural Inspector (Buildings Project)

We are seeking a competent and detail-oriented Structural Inspector to join our supervision team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role involves ensuring that all structural works on site are executed strictly in accordance with approved IFC drawings, shop drawings, method statements, and relevant authority regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily site inspections for all structural works, ensuring full compliance with approved IFC drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Monitor contractor activities and verify that construction practices meet UAE authority requirements and international standards.
• Identify deviations or non-conformities and issue Site Observation Reports and Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) as required.
• Review and validate inspections related to concrete works, reinforcement, formwork, structural steel, foundations, waterproofing interfaces, and other structural elements.
• Coordinate closely with the project team—including engineers, architects, and specialists—to resolve structural issues and confirm that corrective actions meet project requirements.
• Verify that the contractor maintains proper documentation, testing, and quality records (e.g., cube tests, FDT, plate load test, calibration certificates).
• Ensure all works follow approved method statements, ITPs, and QA/QC procedures.
• Provide clear guidance to contractors to resolve site-related structural issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized and accurate inspection records with photographs, comments, and compliance notes.
• Ensure strict compliance with health and safety protocols during all inspection activities.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 8 years of structural site inspection experience within the UAE construction industry (consultant experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of structural materials, workmanship, defects, and typical deterioration mechanisms
• Solid knowledge of UAE building codes, authority requirements, and relevant international standards
• Ability to interpret IFC drawings, shop drawings, specifications, ITPs, and method statements with high accuracy
• Proficiency in standard inspection tools, site testing coordination, and documentation procedures
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail, particularly in identifying non-conformities and reporting deviations
• Excellent technical report writing skills and familiarity with digital inspection platforms or QA/QC systems
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
• Valid UAE driver's license and ability to travel between project sites as required
• Physically capable of accessing structural elements in constrained or elevated locations when needed
• Demonstrated commitment to health and safety, professional ethics, and maintaining quality standards
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural team environment and adapt to varying site conditions and weather

Preferred:

• Site safety certifications (OSHA, NEBOSH, or equivalent)
• Experience preparing and managing Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and Site Observation Reports (SOR)
• Proficiency with inspection software applications and digital documentation tools
• Knowledge of concrete testing protocols, including cube tests, FDT, and plate load tests
• Steel structural Inspection Experience
• Photography and visual documentation skills for inspection records
• Arabic language proficiency
• Immediately available to commence employment

Additional Information

The role is site based.