AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, is seeking an Inspector – Structural in Dubai to support bridge and roads projects within its Transportation business line. This role involves site supervision, contractor compliance monitoring, QA/QC inspections, and daily reporting to the Resident Engineer (RE) or Structural Engineer (SE), ensuring all works meet contract documents, specifications, and health and safety standards.
About AECOM — Delivering a Better World
Global Scale: Over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, and digital innovators worldwide
Fortune 500 Firm: Revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025
Core Sectors: Water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings
Full Lifecycle Expertise: Advisory, planning, design, engineering, and program/construction management
Transportation & Infrastructure Impact in Dubai
Business Line: Transportation, within the DCS Business Group, ME and Africa Strategic Business Unit
Project Focus: Bridge work and associated structural and roads projects across the region
Quality Career Area: Direct involvement in QA/QC, site supervision, and contractor compliance
Onboarding Standard: In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office as a condition of employment
Position Overview
This Inspector – Structural role is responsible for site supervision and inspections on bridge and structural works, ensuring contractor compliance with contract documents, specifications, and health and safety measures. You will maintain daily resource and equipment records, prepare daily reports for the RE or SE, apply quality control procedures, monitor QA/QC activities, and support the resolution of site problems while maintaining accurate records of project milestones, materials tests, and executed works.
Why This Role Matters: As Inspector – Structural at AECOM, you contribute directly to major bridge and roads infrastructure projects in the UAE, work closely with Resident Engineers and Structural Engineers, gain RTA-aligned site experience, and build a career within a Fortune 500 global infrastructure leader with award-winning training and development programs.
Key Responsibilities
Site Supervision & Compliance
- Be familiar with project contract documents, detailed drawings, specifications, and health and safety measures
- Ensure contractor compliance with contract document standards and specifications
- Undertake all site supervision and inspections when required by the RE or SE
- Follow up and implement any site instructions made by the RE and SE
QA/QC & Quality Control
- Apply and implement all quality control and quality procedures of the site
- Monitor contractor QA/QC activities and maintain relevant records
- Audit inspections for conformity to contract documents and contractor submitted plans
- Maintain records of materials tests performed and executed works
Reporting & Coordination
- Maintain records of contractor human and equipment daily resources
- Liaise and follow up daily with the contractor on resources, health and safety, and equipment needs
- Prepare daily reports to the RE or SE, including works orders and materials delivery
- Coordinate with client project managers during site inspections in the presence of the RE or SE
- Assist the SE and RE in preparing correspondence in compliance with contract documents
Surveying, Milestones & Handover
- Prepare site measurements and surveying checks for bridge work and associated structures
- Monitor start-up, commissioning, and handover of site works
- Maintain records of project milestones throughout the construction lifecycle
- Work with the RE or SE to resolve site problems promptly
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of experience in similar projects
- Minimum 3 years of experience specifically within the UAE
- Relevant experience in comparable structural and roads projects
Preferred Qualifications
- RTA Approval is preferred
- Strong UAE construction industry experience preferred
About AECOM — The Global Infrastructure Leader
Join AECOM, a Fortune 500 firm and the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, with over 50,000 professionals delivering projects across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. AECOM offers comprehensive benefits, award-winning training and development programs, and a global team committed to building a better world through innovative, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure solutions.
Career Excellence: Help shape Dubai’s bridge and roads infrastructure with a globally trusted engineering leader.
Who Should Apply?
- Civil Engineering Graduates: With 7+ years of structural and roads project experience
- UAE-Based Inspectors: With at least 3 years of local site inspection experience
- RTA-Approved Professionals: Seeking bridge and infrastructure inspection roles
- QA/QC Specialists: Experienced in contractor compliance and quality control procedures
- Site Supervision Engineers: Comfortable liaising with Resident and Structural Engineers daily
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