KEO is a creative enterprise where innovation is a way of life, and we are seeking a talented Inspector – Electrical to join our team in Abu Dhabi. You will attend to Inspection Requests, review shop drawings against contract specifications, monitor quality and safety on site, and ensure full compliance with QCS specifications across active building projects.
About KEO International Consultants
Global Recognition: Ranked by ENR among the Top 225 International Design Firms and Top 20 PM/CM Firms
Regional Leadership: #1 Firm in the Middle East Region per World Architecture’s 2024 WA100 Survey
Legacy: Over 60 years leading vision on ambitious projects, iconic places, and prosperous communities
Integrated Services: End-to-end AEP/PMCM services from conceptualization to project realization
Culture: Supportive environment with global mobility, wellbeing programs, and community events
Career Impact & Inspection Opportunity
Strategic Location: Abu Dhabi — a key hub for KEO’s award-winning building projects
Technical Scope: Hands-on inspection of electrical works against contract drawings and codes
Global Mobility: Career development opportunities across KEO’s international project network
Career Advancement: Direct exposure to multidisciplinary coordination and quality assurance
Position Overview
This Inspector – Electrical role at KEO involves attending to Inspection Requests (IRs) submitted by contractors, reviewing submitted shop drawings against contract drawings, local codes, and international best practice, and monitoring the quality and safety of electrical works on site. You will maintain daily site records, prepare surveillance and non-conformance reports, and coordinate closely with other disciplines to resolve technical issues across building projects in Abu Dhabi.
Why This Role Matters: As Electrical Inspector at KEO, you safeguard the quality and safety of electrical works on award-winning building projects, review shop drawings and inspection requests against international codes and standards, prepare surveillance and non-conformance reports that protect project integrity, coordinate across multidisciplinary teams to resolve site issues, and grow your career within a globally ranked, 60-year-old AEP/PMCM firm.
Why This Role Matters: As Electrical Inspector at KEO, you safeguard the quality and safety of electrical works on award-winning building projects, review shop drawings and inspection requests against international codes and standards, prepare surveillance and non-conformance reports that protect project integrity, coordinate across multidisciplinary teams to resolve site issues, and grow your career within a globally ranked, 60-year-old AEP/PMCM firm.
Key Responsibilities
Inspection & Drawing Review
- Attend to Inspection Requests (IRs) submitted by the contractor and take timely action
- Review submitted shop drawings against contract drawings, specifications, and local codes
- Ensure compliance with international best practice and statutory requirements
- Report any contractor works not in accordance with approved drawings to stakeholders
Quality, Safety & Site Monitoring
- Monitor the quality of works and assess site safety, health, and environmental issues
- Ensure compliance with contractual and QCS specifications across all electrical works
- Conduct safety and health risk assessments throughout site activities
- Maintain daily activity records, including progress photos, ready for inspection
Reporting & Non-Conformance Management
- Prepare surveillance reports for deficiencies identified on site
- Prepare Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where required based on the development of events
- Maintain accurate, accessible documentation supporting project quality records
Multidisciplinary Coordination
- Ensure effective coordination between electrical and all other discipline-related works
- Provide technical input and experience to resolve discipline-related issues on site
- Collaborate with project stakeholders to maintain consistent quality across all trades
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Experience Requirements
- 5 years of relevant work experience in electrical engineering or inspection
- Experience gained from working on buildings projects in Abu Dhabi is preferred
Essential Skills
- Strong knowledge of QCS specifications and local statutory requirements
- Ability to review shop drawings against contract documents and international codes
- Strong reporting and documentation skills for surveillance and NCR preparation
- Excellent coordination skills across multidisciplinary project teams
About KEO International in Abu Dhabi
Join KEO International Consultants, a globally recognized AEP/PMCM firm ranked among the Top 225 International Design Firms and the #1 architecture firm in the Middle East per the 2024 WA100 Survey. With over 60 years of experience delivering ambitious projects worldwide, KEO offers internal global mobility, wellbeing programs, hybrid working arrangements, and a culture grounded in integrity, results, innovation, and safety.
Career Excellence: Build your electrical inspection career with an award-winning, globally ranked engineering and design firm.
Who Should Apply?
- Electrical Engineering Graduates: With 5+ years of relevant inspection experience
- Site Inspectors: Experienced reviewing shop drawings and managing inspection requests
- QCS Compliance Specialists: Comfortable with safety, health, and environmental assessments
- Building Projects Professionals: With prior Abu Dhabi project experience preferred
- Quality Assurance Engineers: Skilled in NCR preparation and multidisciplinary coordination
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