Materials Inspector

Materials Inspector

Dubai, UAE

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Perform daily on‑site inspection, sampling, and testing of construction materials to ensure compliance with approved submittals, specifications, and authority requirements (DM, RTA, DEWA).
• Inspect and verify all delivered materials, documentation, and traceability; reject and report non‑conforming materials.
• Conduct and witness sampling and testing of soils, aggregates, asphalt, concrete, steel, water, and utilities per ITPs and relevant standards.
• Inspect roadworks, concrete works, reinforcement/structural steel, bridges, tunnels, and utility materials for compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Check material storage, handling, and protection in stockyards and warehouses.
• Maintain material inspection records, sampling registers, and test logs; support NCRs and observation notes.
• Coordinate with the Material Engineer, Site Engineers, Safety, QA/QC, and lab teams and provide inputs for daily/weekly reports.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Diploma or B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, or Materials Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years experience in materials inspection, including at least 5 years on infrastructure projects and minimum 2 years in the UAE/GCC.
• Strong hands‑on experience with field and lab testing for concrete, asphalt, soils, aggregates, steel, and utilities.
• Working knowledge of RTA Specs, DM QCS, ASTM, BS EN, AASHTO, ACI, DEWA standards, and ITPs.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, submittals, mill certificates, and test reports.
• Good attention to detail, documentation, and record‑keeping.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel and clear communication on site.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• RTA and/or Dubai Municipality approval as a Material Inspector.
• Experience on major Dubai infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, tunnels, utilities).
• Familiarity with DAC‑accredited laboratory procedures and reporting.
• Understanding of quality systems, ITPs, and NCR processes.
• Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple inspections, and collaborate effectively with site and contractor teams.

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