About Us
Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.
With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.
About the Role
We are seeking a competent and detail-oriented Structural Inspector to join our supervision team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role involves ensuring that all structural works on site are executed strictly in accordance with approved IFC drawings, shop drawings, method statements, and relevant authority regulations.
Key Responsibilities
• Carry out daily site inspections for all structural works, ensuring full compliance with approved IFC drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Monitor contractor activities and verify that construction practices meet UAE authority requirements and international standards.
• Identify deviations or non-conformities and issue Site Observation Reports and Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) as required.
• Review and validate inspections related to concrete works, reinforcement, formwork, structural steel, foundations, waterproofing interfaces, and other structural elements.
• Coordinate closely with the project team—including engineers, architects, and specialists—to resolve structural issues and confirm that corrective actions meet project requirements.
• Verify that the contractor maintains proper documentation, testing, and quality records (e.g., cube tests, FDT, plate load test, calibration certificates).
• Ensure all works follow approved method statements, ITPs, and QA/QC procedures.
• Provide clear guidance to contractors to resolve site-related structural issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized and accurate inspection records with photographs, comments, and compliance notes.
• Ensure strict compliance with health and safety protocols during all inspection activities.
What do we need from you
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is must.
- Minimum 8 years of structural site inspection experience within the UAE construction industry (consultant experience preferred).
- Immediately available preferred
- Strong understanding of structural materials, workmanship, defects, and typical deterioration mechanisms.
- Solid knowledge of UAE building codes, authority requirements and relevant international standards.
- Ability to interpret IFC drawings, shop drawings, specifications, ITPs, and method statements with high accuracy.
- Proficiency in standard inspection tools, site testing coordination, and documentation procedures.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, especially in identifying non-conformities and reporting deviations.
- Excellent technical report writing skills and familiarity with digital inspection platforms or QA/QC systems.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in English; Arabic knowledge is an advantage.
- Valid UAE driver’s license and ability to travel between project sites as required.
- Physically capable of accessing structural elements in constrained or elevated locations when needed.
- Demonstrated commitment to health & safety, professional ethics, and maintaining quality standards.
- Ability to work in a multicultural team environment and adapt to varying site conditions and weather.
What's in it for you?
Immediately available preferred
