Talent Pool - Airport Inspector - Architectural - Middle East Projects

Hill Intl.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Airport Architectural Inspector responsible for ensuring that architectural works comply with approved designs and standards across airport terminals. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience in large-scale projects and supervisory roles. This position involves monitoring site work, producing inspection reports, and liaising with quality personnel to uphold standards. A bachelor’s degree in Architecture is required, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years work experience on large-scale projects.
• Supervision consultant/Main contractor experience is essential.
• Computer literate with proficiency in e-mail, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Monitor activities to ensure compliance with contracts and quality standards.
• Conduct regular surveillance of site work and validate test data.
• Produce formal reports of inspections carried out on site.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Job description

Job Description

An Airport Architectural Inspector ensures that architectural works comply with approved designs, specifications, and airport standards across terminals and facilities. They inspect finishes, materials, and workmanship, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to accessibility and fire‑life safety requirements. The role focuses on delivering functional, aesthetically consistent spaces while maintaining minimal disruption to airport operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor activities to ensure the work is performed as required by the contract and meets or exceeds the required quality standards.
• Conduct regular surveillance of site work against documented processes.
• Conduct a review of work pack documentation and validate test data as meeting specified requirements and/or within tolerance.
• Ensuring incorporated materials on projects comply with the plans and specifications.
• Attend as the Company‑nominated representative for discipline witness and monitor intervention points on Site Construction ITPs.
• Produce formal reports of inspection carried out on the site.
• Monitor contractor works and provide data/reports/inputs to management as required.
• Liaise with the company and contractor quality personnel to ensure that the requirements for client representation at hold, witness, and test points are understood.
• Provide quality representation at toolbox talks and promote the right first‑time approach.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals, and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited university.
• Minimum 8 years work experience on large-scale projects; supervision consultant/Main contractor experience is essential.
• Computer literate, as will be required to use e‑mail, excel & word to compile, produce, monitor and interpret operational data and reports.
• Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Possess the ability to supervise effectively, priorities and co‑ordinate multiple tasks, ensuring they are completed in a timely manner.
• Must demonstrate a flexible approach to operational requirements in order to meet business objectives.
• Must demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to problem solving.
• Experience of working internationally (preference for GCC experience).

Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled