Site Inspector (MEP)

About the role

The Mechanical Senior Site Inspector will act as the quality gatekeeper for the below‑ground drainage package (Package 5) of a major retail development in the UAE. The role involves inspecting, verifying and assuring the quality of drainage installations, liaising between the inspection team and the Senior Site Engineer, and ensuring compliance with design intent, client standards and local regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all inspection activities for soil, waste, storm‑water, grease‑waste and pumped drainage systems.
• Verify pipe materials (uPVC, HDPE, ductile iron, GRP), dimensions, gradients, invert levels, bedding classifications and joint integrity before back‑filling or concrete encasement.
• Inspect critical penetrations through raft foundations, retaining walls and basement slabs.
• Witness and document critical tests, enforce client quality standards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Review inspection documentation and serve as the primary liaison between the inspection team and the Senior Site Engineer.

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in plumbing and fire‑protection system design.
• Strong knowledge of UAE/GCC mechanical codes and regulations.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.

Required skills

• Knowledge of local UAE GCC codes and regulations
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Mechanical Engineering
• Fire protection system design