Inspector Structural (Building)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Structural Inspector (Building) to join our team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for ensuring the structural integrity and safety of buildings through thorough inspections and assessments.

• Review and understand project drawings, specifications, and structural design requirements to ensure compliance with approved documents and building codes.
• Supervise and inspect all structural works including foundations, columns, beams, slabs, walls, staircases, and structural steel components.
• Verify reinforcement placement, formwork dimensions, alignment, and spacing as per approved shop drawings and bar bending schedules.
• Inspect concrete production and placement activities including formwork preparation, concrete pouring, compaction, finishing, and curing.
• Witness and record concrete testing such as slump tests, cube sampling, and ensure proper curing and documentation of test results.
• Ensure materials used (cement, rebar, aggregates, concrete, etc.) comply with approved material submittals and specifications.
• Inspect waterproofing, expansion joints, grouting, and structural repair works for proper application and workmanship.
• Monitor structural steel fabrication and erection, checking welding, bolting, alignment, and coating quality.
• Verify embedment, anchor bolts, and inserts are correctly positioned before concrete casting.
• Monitor post-tensioning and prestressing works (if applicable) and verify conformance with approved procedures.
• Ensure that temporary supports, scaffolding, and formwork systems are safe and as per design before concrete placement.
• Coordinate with Architectural, MEP, and Finishing inspectors to resolve interface and structural coordination issues on site.
• Identify and report non-conformances (NCRs) and issue site observations to the contractor, ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Maintain daily inspection records, test reports, and photographs of structural activities.
• Verify and sign off Work Inspection Requests (WIRs) for all completed structural elements.
• Ensure the contractor follows approved method statements, ITPs (Inspection and Test Plans), and QA/QC procedures.
• Assist the Resident Engineer (RE) and Structural Engineer in resolving technical and quality-related site issues.
• Participate in pre-concrete and post-concrete inspections and ensure that all approvals are obtained before proceeding.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards are followed at all times during structural works.
• Review as-built drawings and ensure all structural elements are properly documented and verified before project handover.