Material Inspector - Infrastructure Projects
Posted date [2026-10-04]
(ID: 52958)
Job Description and Requirements
Material Inspector - Infrastructure ProjectsJob Snapshot
Role: Material Inspector
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Building-Construction Inspection
Experience: Minimum 3-5+ years depending on qualification
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Parsons Corporation is seeking a Material Inspector in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to inspect, sample, and test construction materials used across roads, bridges, concrete, and utilities projects. The role focuses on verifying that delivered and installed materials comply with approved sources, project specifications, inspection and test plans, and applicable quality requirements while supporting efficient site operations.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Building-Construction Inspection
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
What You\'ll Be Doing
- Supervise material testing and sampling activities carried out on site.
- Witness laboratory and in-situ tests performed by contractors or third-party testing providers.
- Prepare material samples
for testing and ensure required testing activities are properly coordinated.
- Work with the responsible Work Inspector to confirm that work is approved and ready for testing and discuss areas requiring attention.
- Carry out sampling and testing efficiently to avoid unnecessary disruption or delays to contractor operations.
- Conduct regular checks on materials delivered to the project site and verify conformity with approved sources or suppliers.
- Participate in project quality control and quality assurance activities.
- Support the Senior Work Inspector - Materials and Senior Materials Engineer with material review, approval, testing, and acceptance activities.
- Maintain appropriate material inspection and testing information required for project records.
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor\'s degree in a related field with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in work of a similar nature, or a Civil Engineering degree with a minimum of three years of experience.
- Relevant experience involving roads, bridges, concrete, and utilities projects.
- Ability to read and understand working drawings and related project specifications.
- Ability to interpret inspection and test plans and method statements.
- Capability to enforce applicable specifications and contract drawings during inspection activities.
- Strong computer literacy with the ability to access project data, maintain records, and generate reports.
- Ability to use project-specific engineering and construction software where required.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate with project team members.
Material Inspection Focus
The Material Inspector provides an important quality-control link between delivered construction materials, field activities, laboratory testing, and project requirements. Accurate sampling, timely testing, and careful verification help ensure that materials accepted for use meet the specified requirements before becoming part of the permanent works.
About Parsons
Parsons Corporation delivers professional services for infrastructure and complex engineering projects. This Dubai-based role supports project quality through systematic material inspection, testing coordination, specification compliance, and collaboration with the wider construction supervision team.
- Work with the responsible Work Inspector to confirm that work is approved and ready for testing and discuss areas requiring attention.
- Carry out sampling and testing efficiently to avoid unnecessary disruption or delays to contractor operations.
- Conduct regular checks on materials delivered to the project site and verify conformity with approved sources or suppliers.
- Participate in project quality control and quality assurance activities.
- Support the Senior Work Inspector - Materials and Senior Materials Engineer with material review, approval, testing, and acceptance activities.
- Maintain appropriate material inspection and testing information required for project records.
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor\'s degree in a related field with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in work of a similar nature, or a Civil Engineering degree with a minimum of three years of experience.
- Relevant experience involving roads, bridges, concrete, and utilities projects.
- Ability to read and understand working drawings and related project specifications.
- Ability to interpret inspection and test plans and method statements.
- Capability to enforce applicable specifications and contract drawings during inspection activities.
- Strong computer literacy with the ability to access project data, maintain records, and generate reports.
- Ability to use project-specific engineering and construction software where required.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate with project team members.
Material Inspection Focus
The Material Inspector provides an important quality-control link between delivered construction materials, field activities, laboratory testing, and project requirements. Accurate sampling, timely testing, and careful verification help ensure that materials accepted for use meet the specified requirements before becoming part of the permanent works.
About Parsons
Parsons Corporation delivers professional services for infrastructure and complex engineering projects. This Dubai-based role supports project quality through systematic material inspection, testing coordination, specification compliance, and collaboration with the wider construction supervision team.
