Civil Architectural Inspector

Employment; Muscat; On-site; OMR 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International in Muscat seeks a civil/architectural inspector to monitor construction, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project requirements.

You will conduct site inspections, review workmanship, raise non-conformances, coordinate with contractors and consultants, and maintain detailed records of inspections and progress, reporting daily to the architectural lead.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in architecture or civil engineering.
• Minimum seven years of architectural inspection experience.
• Familiar with themed finishes and high-detail execution.

Responsibilities

• Inspect architectural works including blockwork, finishes, waterproofing, cladding, and interiors.
• Review shop drawings, materials, and method statements for compliance.
• Raise non-conformance reports (NCRs) for defective or substandard work.
• Coordinate with other inspectors to verify interdisciplinary interfaces (MEP, structural).
• Participate in snagging, de-snagging, and final handover inspections.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, progress, and issues encountered.
• Report progress and deviations to the architectural lead on a daily basis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Theme parks experience

High-detail execution

Education

Diploma or degree in architecture or civil engineering

Job description

The civil/architectural inspector will be responsible for monitoring and inspecting construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project requirements.

Conduct site inspections, review workmanship and materials, identify non-conformances, and coordinate with contractors and consultants to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.

• Inspect architectural works including blockwork, finishes, waterproofing, cladding, and interior fit-outs.
• Verify works are in accordance with approved shop drawings, materials, and method statements.
• Review inspection requests (IRs) and verify readiness of works before submission.
• Monitor construction of themed elements and ensure accuracy to approved mock-ups and samples.
• Ensure correct use and installation of materials as per project approvals.
• Raise non-conformance reports (NCRs) for defective or substandard work.
• Coordinate with other inspectors to verify interdisciplinary interfaces (MEP, structural).
• Participate in snagging, de-snagging, and final handover inspections.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, progress, and issues encountered.
• Report progress and deviations to the architectural lead on a daily basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager or supervisor.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in architecture or civil engineering.
• Minimum seven years of architectural inspection experience, preferably in theme parks or high-end commercial projects.
• Familiarity with themed finishes and high-detail execution.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

About the Company

Hill International, with more than 4,300 professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors.

Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world.

Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes.

We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.

Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hill International is an equal opportunity employer, veteran, and disabled friendly.

Note

This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned. Various other duties may be required.