Material Inspector

Description

For over 90 years Zutari has been shaping infrastructure that shapes lives.

Across Africa and the Middle East we partner with clients to design and deliver solutions that go beyond buildings and bridges; they unlock opportunity enable growth and support thriving communities.

We dont just create infrastructure; we create possibility. Every role at Zutari contributes to a future where progress is sustainable inclusive and deeply connected to the people it serve

Role Overview

Zutari is seeking a detail-oriented and proactiveMaterials Inspectorto support the delivery of high-quality infrastructure and built environment projects. The role is responsible for inspecting sampling and verifying construction materials and related works to ensure compliance with approved specifications project quality requirements and applicable standards.

The successful candidate will work closely with site supervision contractors laboratories and quality teams to help ensure that materials incorporated into the works are fit for purpose properly documented and aligned with project requirements. This role is important to maintaining quality reducing rework and supporting safe sustainable project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine site inspections sampling and testing of construction materials to confirm compliance with approved material submittals project specifications and relevant standards.
• Inspect delivered materials review supporting documentation and verify identification certification and traceability before acceptance for use on site.
• Identify record and report non-conforming materials and support the resolution process in coordination with the project team.
• Witness and monitor sampling and testing activities for materials such as soils aggregates asphalt concrete steel water and utility-related products in accordance with inspection and test plans.
• Inspect material-related aspects of civil and infrastructure works including roadworks concrete works reinforcement structural steel drainage utilities and associated components.
• Review material storage handling preservation and protection practices at site stores laydown areas and stockyards.
• Maintain accurate inspection records sampling registers testing logs and related quality documentation.
• Support the preparation of site reports quality observations and non-conformance records where required.
• Liaise effectively with resident engineers site engineers contractors laboratories health and safety teams and quality personnel to support coordinated project delivery.
• Promote compliance with project quality health and safety and environmental requirements at all times.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree inCivil Engineering Construction Technology Materials Engineering or a related field.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience on major infrastructure projects such as roads bridges tunnels water stormwater or utility networks.
• Experience on major infrastructure projects such asroads bridges tunnels water stormwater or utility networks.
• Familiarity with accredited laboratory testing procedures and reporting requirements.
• Understanding of non-conformance reporting corrective actions and quality assurance systems.
• Minimum5 years relevant experiencein materials inspection on construction or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with accredited laboratory testing procedures and reporting requirements.
• Understanding of non-conformance reporting corrective actions and quality assurance systems.
• Practical experience in the inspection sampling and testing of key construction materials including concrete asphalt soils aggregates and steel.
• Sound understanding of applicable construction standards project specifications inspection and test plans and quality control procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings technical submittals material certificates and laboratory test results.
• Good working knowledge of site quality documentation inspection processes and record management.
• Proficiency inMicrosoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple inspection activities in a fast-paced site environment.
• Strong attention to detail sound judgement and a collaborative working style.
• Commitment to quality safety and sustainable engineering outcomes.

We believe that a diverse workforce is a key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills qualifications and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices.

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