Inspector - Building Structures (Dubai)

Your new role, what's involved?

• Structural Inspections: Perform comprehensive inspections of structural elements, including foundations, concrete structures, steel frameworks, walls, roofs, and other building components. Assess and verify compliance with approved design drawings, specifications, and applicable building codes.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure that construction activities and materials comply with project requirements, industry standards, and best practices. Monitor and report on the quality of workmanship, materials, and construction techniques.

• Construction Compliance: Verify that construction activities align with approved plans, permits, and applicable regulations. Identify and address any deviations, non-compliance, or potential risks promptly, and recommend corrective actions to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare accurate and detailed inspection reports, including findings, observations, non-compliance issues, and recommendations. Maintain comprehensive records of inspections, photographs, and relevant documentation for future reference and project documentation.

• Collaborative Approach: Collaborate closely with project managers, architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure effective communication and coordination of inspection activities. Provide technical expertise and guidance to project stakeholders as required.

• Problem Solving: Identify and troubleshoot construction-related issues, providing practical and feasible solutions to resolve challenges and ensure project progress and quality.

• Safety Compliance: Monitor and enforce adherence to safety protocols and regulations on-site. Identify potential safety hazards and promptly address them to maintain a safe working environment.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest construction practices, building codes, regulations, and industry trends related to structural inspections and building construction. Contribute to the continuous improvement of inspection processes and methodologies.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred. Relevant experience in construction inspection or a related role may be considered in lieu of formal education.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in structural inspections, preferably in building construction projects. Familiarity with various construction methods, materials, and related codes and standards is essential.

• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of structural elements, building construction techniques, and relevant codes and regulations. Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and documents.

• Attention to Detail: Excellent attention to detail to identify and assess construction deficiencies, deviations, and non-compliance. Ability to conduct precise and accurate measurements and inspections.

• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills to convey inspection findings, recommendations, and observations clearly and professionally. Ability to collaborate and coordinate with diverse stakeholders.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues, propose practical solutions, and make informed decisions promptly.

• Safety Focus: Knowledge of construction safety regulations and best practices. Familiarity with occupational health and safety protocols and procedures.

• Time Management: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple inspections, meet deadlines, and work efficiently under time constraints.

• Team Player: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Ability to build positive relationships with contractors, project stakeholders, and team members.