Materials Inspector
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Job Description:
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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