Technical Safety & Architectural Lead Inspector

Airswift; España; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Technical Safety & Architectural Lead Inspector for a 12-month contract with hybrid work between supplier sites, Berlin and home. The role focuses on fire protection, life-saving systems, and architectural outfitting across verification, FATs, yard construction and offshore commissioning, with international travel to Dubai.

Requires a degree in fire protection or related engineering, at least 8 years QA/QC inspection experience, and strong leadership in yard environments.

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in fire protection, safety engineering, mechanical engineering or naval architecture.
• Minimum 8 years QA/QC inspection experience covering fire protection and safety systems.
• Minimum 5 years offshore or marine project experience.
• Experience as a lead inspector, owner's inspector or owner-side representative on offshore substations, HVDC platforms, offshore oil and gas topsides or ships.
• Proven experience leading and coordinating inspection teams in a yard environment.
• Experience witnessing FATs and carrying out supplier surveillance at international sub-suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate offshore/substation inspection activities worldwide.
• Review verification plans and evidence of compliance against applicable technical requirements.
• Witness FATs and manage supplier surveillance activities.
• Oversee NCRs, punch-list close-out and completion activities.
• Structured daily, weekly, and monthly inspection reporting and KPI updates.

Skills

Fire protection

Safety systems

Offshore / marine

Leadership

Inspection management

Documentation & reporting

German language

Coordination

Education

Degree or certificate in fire protection, safety engineering, mechanical engineering or naval architecture

Tools

Relatics

Thinkproject

Job description

Job Title:

Technical Safety & Architectural Lead Inspector

Duration:

12-month initial contract

Location:

Initial stage is hybrid working between supplier sites, office in Berlin and home. This opportunity supports a major offshore energy infrastructure programme focused on technical safety, fire protection, life‑saving systems and architectural outfitting across verification, supplier surveillance, FATs, yard construction and offshore commissioning. The role offers broad exposure to international manufacturing locations and long‑term yard‑based inspection activity in Dubai. This position will play a key part in ensuring compliant, safe and operational delivery of fire protection systems, safety equipment and accommodation‑related installations.

Required Education:

Degree or certificate in fire protection, safety engineering, mechanical engineering or naval architecture

Required Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of QA/QC inspection experience covering fire protection and safety systems and/or architectural outfitting
• Minimum 5 years of experience on offshore or marine projects
• Experience as a lead inspector, owner's inspector or owner‑side representative on offshore substations, HVDC platforms, offshore oil and gas topsides or ships
• Proven experience leading and coordinating inspection teams in a yard environment
• Experience witnessing FATs and carrying out supplier surveillance at international sub‑suppliers
• Experience in mechanical completion, pre‑commissioning and commissioning of offshore systems, including punch list and completion management
• Proven experience in inspection of passive fire protection systems including fire‑rated divisions, penetration systems and fire doors
• Proven experience witnessing tests of fire‑fighting and fire detection systems

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of fire protection, safety and architectural systems within offshore or marine environments
• Ability to review verification plans, technical documentation and evidence of compliance against applicable technical requirements
• Knowledge of relevant standards and codes including DNV-ST-0145, DNV-OS-D301, IMO FTP Code, SOLAS, IMO LSA Code, Marine Equipment Directive, CAP 437, NFPA 11, EN 54, DIN VDE 0833, DIN 14675, EN 3, EN 13501, EN 1627, EN 341, EN 363, EN ISO 7010 and ASR A2.2
• Experience with requirements verification and information management systems such as Relatics and Thinkproject
• Ability to manage inspection registers, hold points, witness points, surveillance plans, NCRs and punch‑list close‑out activities
• Structured reporting skills for daily, weekly and monthly inspection updates, KPIs and quality status
• Fluent English at C1 level
• Valid work and travel permits for Europe, with willingness to travel internationally and work long‑term in Dubai

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience on offshore HVDC converter platforms, offshore substations, offshore oil and gas topsides or marine projects
• Experience as an owner's inspector, owner‑side representative or lead inspector on large EPC projects
• Yard experience in the Middle East or Asia
• Experience with accommodation module fabrication and installation
• Experience with passive fire protection inspection and certification management
• ICorr or AMPP Passive Fire Protection Inspector certification
• VdS, NFPA or equivalent fire protection system certification
• Lifeboat and life‑saving appliance inspection or service qualification
• Experience with SOLAS, IMO LSA Code and Marine Equipment Directive compliance verification
• Experience with helideck certification requirements including CAP 437 and ICAO guidance
• Experience with EN 54 fire detection systems and integrated fire-and-gas testing
• Knowledge of BSH requirements, DNV-ST-0145 and offshore certification processes
• NEBOSH International Certificate or equivalent HSE qualification
• German language skills

About Airswift:

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.