Parsons is hiring an amazingly talented Civil Material Inspector for Abu Dhabi to follow up and inspect all civil, marine, and materials inspection work, coordinating closely with Construction teams. You will work alongside Surveyors, Inspectors, and ARE’S / Materials Engineers, reporting to the ARE / RE throughout the project, with specific duties tied to road and infrastructure works across the region.
About Parsons — A Global Engineering Leader
Market Position: Leading global engineering, construction, and infrastructure company
Project Portfolio: Major roads, utilities, marine works, and large-scale infrastructure programs
Regional Presence: Active delivery teams across key UAE and GCC mega-projects
Workforce Culture: Equal-opportunity employer investing in long-term employee growth
Technical Excellence: Strong focus on quality, materials compliance, and field testing standards
Project Impact & Career Opportunity
Strategic Location: Abu Dhabi — a key UAE hub for road and infrastructure development
Project Scale: Work on major road, utilities, and marine infrastructure programs
Technical Growth: Hands-on exposure to concrete, asphalt, steel, and pipeline material testing
Career Advancement: Direct reporting line to ARE / RE with exposure to senior engineering leadership
Position Overview
This Civil Material Inspector role involves inspecting and verifying all incoming construction materials, including concrete, asphalt, aggregates, steel, pipes, cables, and finishes, for compliance with approved submittals and project specifications. You will witness field and laboratory tests, review test reports, coordinate inspection schedules with contractors and laboratories, and maintain detailed quality records throughout the project lifecycle on road and infrastructure works in Abu Dhabi.
💡 Why This Role Matters: As Civil / Material Inspector at Parsons, you safeguard the quality and compliance of materials used on major Abu Dhabi infrastructure projects, work hands-on with concrete, asphalt, steel, and pipeline testing, coordinate directly with surveyors, ARE’S, and materials engineers, build strong UAE-based civil engineering experience, and grow your career with a globally recognized infrastructure leader.
Key Responsibilities
Material Inspection & Verification
- Inspect, sample, and verify incoming construction materials — concrete, asphalt, aggregates, steel, pipes, cables, and finishes
- Check compliance of materials against approved submittals and project specifications
- Verify that approved and traceable materials are used in the works, correctly referenced in as-built documentation
- Check storage, handling, and protection of materials on site to prevent damage or deterioration
Field & Laboratory Testing
- Witness and perform field and laboratory tests, including concrete slump and cubes, compaction tests, rebar tests, and coating tests
- Review and verify material test reports submitted by independent and project laboratories
- Coordinate with contractors and laboratories for timely scheduling of tests and inspections
- Reject or quarantine non-conforming materials and ensure corrective actions are documented
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain detailed records of inspections, test requests, results, and material approvals
- Assist in reviewing material submittals, certificates of compliance, and mill test certificates
- Provide input to daily, weekly, and monthly reports on materials status and non-conformances
- Maintain non-conformance reports and track resolution status across project phases
Coordination & Construction Support
- Coordinate the same inspection work with ongoing construction activities
- Work closely with Surveyors, Inspectors, and ARE’S / Materials Engineers throughout the project
- Report directly to the ARE / RE on civil, marine, and materials inspection matters
- Resolve material-related issues by proposing practical, on-site solutions with the quality team
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Technical diploma or degree in a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
- Or a Civil Engineering degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience on utilities projects
Experience Requirements
- UAE work experience is mandatory for this position
- Hands-on familiarity with common field and laboratory test methods and equipment
- Proven experience inspecting road, infrastructure, or utilities construction materials
Essential Skills
- Ability to read and understand project specifications, drawings, and material submittals
- Strong documentation skills and attention to detail for recording inspections and test results
- Good written and spoken English communication skills
- Basic computer skills, including MS Office and project reporting systems
Desired Skills
- Familiarity with local authority requirements and regional UAE material standards
- Certification in materials testing or inspection (e.g., ACI or relevant local standards body)
- Strong coordination skills for working with contractors, labs, and client representatives
- Proactive approach to identifying quality issues and driving timely resolution
About Parsons in Abu Dhabi
Join Parsons, a globally recognized engineering and infrastructure company delivering major road, utilities, and marine construction programs across Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE. Parsons equally employs talent at all job levels regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, and invests in employee wellbeing with strong, ongoing growth opportunities throughout a long-term engineering career.
Career Excellence: Build your civil and material inspection career with a company delivering some of the region’s most important infrastructure projects.
Who Should Apply?
- Civil Engineering Graduates: With UAE experience on road or utilities projects
- Material Inspectors: Skilled in concrete, asphalt, steel, and pipeline testing
- Quality Control Inspectors: Experienced with field and laboratory testing standards
- Infrastructure Professionals: Seeking on-site inspection roles with a global engineering firm
- Diploma Holders: With 5+ years of relevant materials inspection experience in the GCC
