Architectural Inspector - Madinah

Snc-Lavalin; Medina; On-site; SAR 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transport & housing allowances

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Architectural Inspector for Madinah, Saudi Arabia to supervise construction and ensure quality across high-rise, commercial and mixed-use projects. You will inspect works, verify drawings, manage ITPs, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely handover.

The role requires 5–10 years in architectural inspection and construction supervision, with preference for GCC experience and knowledge of BIM-based coordination.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or related discipline.
• 5–10 years of professional experience in architectural inspection and construction supervision.
• registration with Saudi/ GCC or CEA advantageous; BIM knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect architectural works for compliance with drawings, specs and codes.
• Review IRs and perform site inspections per ITPs; verify materials and finishes.
• Prepare snag lists, quality records and inspection reports.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and handover readiness.
• Support audits, QA/QC activities and regulatory requirements on site.

Skills

Architectural inspection

Construction supervision

Quality control

BIM knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Job description

Job Description Overview AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Architectural Inspector to support the construction supervision and quality assurance of major high-rise residential, commercial, hospitality, mixed-use, and large-scale building developments in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting architectural works, verifying compliance with approved drawings and specifications, and ensuring the highest standards of workmanship, quality, and project delivery throughout construction and handover phases.

Your role

Conduct inspections of architectural works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable codes and standards. Review contractor Inspection Requests (IRs) and perform site inspections in accordance with approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs). Verify that architectural materials and finishes installed on site are approved and comply with project specifications. Inspect mock-ups, material samples, prototypes, and benchmark installations prior to full-scale implementation. Monitor construction quality and identify defects, deficiencies, and non-conforming works. Verify implementation and closure of corrective actions related to quality observations and NCRs. Review contractor method statements and quality procedures for architectural works. Coordinate with Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Landscape, and QA/QC teams to ensure multidisciplinary compliance. Inspect façade installations, waterproofing systems, sealants, and building envelope works to ensure proper execution. Verify dimensions, levels, alignments, tolerances, and finish quality against approved drawings. Maintain accurate inspection reports, snag lists, punch lists, and quality records. Monitor contractor progress and provide updates on inspection status and quality performance. Ensure compliance with project health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements during construction activities. Participate in site audits, quality reviews, progress meetings, and technical coordination workshops. Support authority inspections and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Assist in material approval verification and monitor storage and handling of architectural materials. Participate in snagging, de-snagging, testing, commissioning support activities, and project handover inspections. Review as-built drawings, warranties, operation manuals, and handover documentation related to architectural works. Assist senior engineers and architects in resolving technical issues and site-related construction challenges. Ensure all architectural works are completed in accordance with approved quality procedures and contract requirements.

About you

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Technology, or a related discipline. Certification in Construction Inspection, Quality Control, or Architectural Inspection is preferred. Registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) is an advantage. Training in Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures is desirable. Knowledge of BIM-based construction coordination is advantageous. 5 to 10 years of professional experience in architectural inspection and construction supervision. Minimum 3 years of experience on high-rise and major building construction projects. Previous Saudi Arabia or GCC experience is highly preferred. Experience working with consultants, PMCs, developers, and contractors. Experience in construction, testing, snagging, handover, and defect liability phases.

Rewards & benefits

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.

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