Architectural Inspector - Building Finishes
Posted date [2026-05-19]
(ID: 45392)
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Job Description and Requirements
Architectural Inspector - Building FinishesJob Snapshot
Role: Architectural Inspector - Building Finishes
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Architecture and Planning
Function: Building-Construction Inspection
Experience: Minimum 7 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Architectural Inspector - Building Finishes in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is an Architecture and Planning opportunity for an experienced construction supervision professional who can inspect architectural works, finishes, building components, contractor submissions, quality records, and site compliance on major building projects. The role supports AECOM project delivery by ensuring architectural installations are completed according to approved drawings, specifications, inspection plans, codes, quality procedures, and contract requirements.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Architecture and Planning
Function: Building-Construction Inspection
Salary: 9000-14000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Monitor architectural works to ensure all activities follow approved inspection plans, drawings, codes, specifications, and project requirements.
* Inspect architectural finishes, building components, materials, installations, and completed works against approved shop drawings and method statements.
* Process incoming inspection requests, technical submittals, and site documentation as directed by project leads.
* Coordinate with Senior Architectural Engineers, site engineers, managers, contractors, and inspection teams to support smooth project delivery.
* Review and monitor contractor documents, shop drawings, and submissions to identify issues that may affect architectural stability, function, quality, or project progress.
* Monitor contractor compliance with the approved Quality Control Plan and inspection protocols.
* Perform architectural inspections, material inspections, field checks, and quality verification for building finishes and related components.
* Review variations and support early identification of time, cost, quality, and coordination impacts.
* Issue NCRs when non-compliance is identified and assist contractors with corrective action follow-up.
* Maintain full site records, daily logs, site diaries, formal monthly progress photographs, inspection reports, and testing records.
* Prepare progress reports on architectural work status, quality issues, inspection outcomes, and site observations.
* Assist with expediting NOCs, client approvals, contractor submissions, and delayed approvals when required.
* Coordinate with site teams to ensure contractual obligations, inspection requirements, and quality standards are met.
* Verify that completed architectural works comply with design requirements, specifications, project plans, and contract administration procedures.
* Monitor HSE matters related to architectural installations and participate in safety meetings or training when required.
* Support final inspection, handover, and close-out activities by checking completed works and maintaining accurate documentation.
Ideal Profile
* Minimum 7 years of overall experience in architectural inspection, construction supervision, or building project quality control.
* Minimum 5 years of UAE experience is required.
* Experience in construction supervision with a consultancy is required.
* Strong background in architectural projects, building finishes, site inspections, and contractor coordination.
* Good knowledge of architectural methodologies, basic design requirements, finishes, construction techniques, and building codes.
* Experience with mixed-use, residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, horizontal development, or other building projects will be valuable.
* Able to inspect works against approved drawings, specifications, method statements, inspection plans, and quality procedures.
* Strong report writing skills with clear written English and the ability to present observations concisely.
* Good communication skills for coordination with engineers, contractors, managers, and site inspection teams.
* Detail-focused, safety-aware, and capable of maintaining accurate site records, inspection logs, and quality documentation.
Skills Set
* Architectural inspection
* Building finishes inspection
* Construction supervision
* Site inspections
* Material inspections
* Shop drawing review
* Method statement compliance
* Inspection requests
* Quality Control Plan monitoring
* NCR preparation
* Corrective action follow-up
* Daily site diaries
* Progress photography
* Inspection reports
* Architectural components
* Building codes
* Contract administration
* Contractor coordination
* NOC follow-up
* Client approval support
* HSE awareness
* Mixed-use buildings
* Residential buildings
* Commercial buildings
* Retail and hospitality projects
Why Join Us
* Work on major building and development projects with a globally recognized architecture, engineering, and infrastructure consultancy.
* Apply architectural inspection expertise across finishes, building components, contractor submissions, and construction supervision activities.
* Collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, contractors, inspection teams, and client representatives.
* Strengthen your career in building supervision, quality compliance, architectural site delivery, and project documentation.
* Gain exposure to structured quality systems, contract administration procedures, HSE practices, and multidisciplinary project coordination.
* Join a professional environment focused on technical accuracy, safety, quality, sustainable delivery, and long-term career development.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure and engineering consultancy delivering architecture, planning, design, advisory, program management, construction management, and supervision services across buildings, transportation, water, environment, and energy. In Abu Dhabi and across the UAE, AECOM supports public and private sector clients with sustainable, resilient, and technically advanced project solutions that help improve communities, strengthen infrastructure, and support future-ready development.
