Material Inspector - Infrastructure

About the role

An experienced Material Inspector is sought to join the Construction Supervision team in Abu Dhabi. The inspector inspects construction materials, verifies compliance with approved material submittals and project specifications, coordinates material testing and ensures that all materials meet quality standards and authority requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect materials delivered to site against approved submittals, specifications, drawings and project requirements
• Inspect materials for roads, highways, earthworks, drainage, utilities, concrete, asphalt, aggregates, reinforcement steel, pipes and precast products
• Verify approvals, delivery notes, certificates of conformity, test certificates and other quality documentation
• Witness and coordinate field and laboratory testing under approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
• Review laboratory results and verify compliance with acceptance criteria
• Ensure proper storage, handling, protection and identification of materials, and that only approved materials go into permanent works
• Report defective or non-conforming materials and follow up on corrective actions
• Maintain Material Inspection Requests (MIRs), inspection reports, testing records and material registers
• Coordinate with contractors, laboratories, suppliers, QA/QC teams and project engineers
• Ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi authority requirements and project quality procedures

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in material inspection for infrastructure projects
• Previous experience in an engineering consultancy or construction supervision environment is mandatory
• Proven experience in roads, highways, drainage, utilities and other civil infrastructure projects

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of construction materials, sampling, laboratory testing and quality control
• Familiarity with MIRs, ITPs, technical specifications and non-conformance procedures
• Knowledge of UAE and Abu Dhabi infrastructure standards and authority requirements
• Good communication, coordination, reporting and documentation skills