Mechanical Inspector - Building Systems
Posted date [2026-09-27]
(ID: 52583)
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Job Description and Requirements
Mechanical Inspector - Building SystemsJob Snapshot
Role: Mechanical Inspector
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Building-Construction Inspection
Experience: Minimum 8 years
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
AECOM is hiring a Mechanical Inspector in Abu Dhabi, UAE to support the inspection and quality oversight of mechanical works on building construction projects. The role involves reviewing contract documents and technical specifications, conducting site inspections, monitoring contractor compliance, checking mechanical installations including HVAC and plumbing systems, maintaining site records, and supporting quality and health and safety requirements throughout construction activities.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
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
Your Role
As a Mechanical Inspector, you will provide day-to-day site inspection and supervision for assigned mechanical works. Working with the Resident Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, contractors, and project teams,
you will verify that construction activities conform to approved drawings, specifications, contractual requirements, quality procedures, and applicable project standards.
The position requires close observation of site activities, accurate documentation, measurement and testing, and practical knowledge of mechanical building systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Read and understand package contract documents, detailed drawings, specifications, health and safety requirements, and associated revisions.
- Inspect contractor activities and verify compliance with contract specifications and required standards through observation, measurement, and testing.
- Monitor quality assurance activities and track progress against project quality requirements.
- Maintain daily records of contractor manpower, equipment, resources, and activities within assigned inspection areas.
- Carry out site supervision and inspections as required or instructed by the Resident Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer.
- Document contractor personnel, equipment, work locations, activities, reasons for activities, and construction methods observed on site.
- Monitor material deliveries and maintain relevant inspection records.
- Follow and implement site instructions issued by project leadership.
- Apply established site quality controls and quality procedures.
- Prepare site measurements and carry out surveying checks when requested by the project leadership.
- Monitor construction work for conformance with quality, performance, specification, and code requirements.
- Observe health and safety conditions associated with construction activities and report identified violations.
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma or Bachelor\'s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience in mechanical inspection, quality assurance, or related work on building construction projects.
- Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical building systems.
- Practical understanding of HVAC systems, plumbing, and associated mechanical installations.
- Ability to interpret detailed drawings, technical specifications, contract documents, and construction requirements.
- Experience conducting inspections, measurements, testing, and quality compliance checks on active construction sites.
- Ability to maintain accurate inspection and site activity records.
Technical Focus
The role requires hands-on knowledge of mechanical inspection practices for building projects, particularly HVAC and plumbing systems. The inspector will work with construction drawings, specifications, quality assurance procedures, site measurements, testing requirements, contractor documentation, and health and safety controls.
Recruitment and Onboarding
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. AECOM states that this requirement forms part of its measures to maintain a secure and trustworthy recruitment process.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Its teams work with public- and private-sector clients across the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. The company reported revenue of $16.1 billion for fiscal year 2025 and employs more than 50,000 professionals globally.
The position requires close observation of site activities, accurate documentation, measurement and testing, and practical knowledge of mechanical building systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Read and understand package contract documents, detailed drawings, specifications, health and safety requirements, and associated revisions.
- Inspect contractor activities and verify compliance with contract specifications and required standards through observation, measurement, and testing.
- Monitor quality assurance activities and track progress against project quality requirements.
- Maintain daily records of contractor manpower, equipment, resources, and activities within assigned inspection areas.
- Carry out site supervision and inspections as required or instructed by the Resident Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer.
- Document contractor personnel, equipment, work locations, activities, reasons for activities, and construction methods observed on site.
- Monitor material deliveries and maintain relevant inspection records.
- Follow and implement site instructions issued by project leadership.
- Apply established site quality controls and quality procedures.
- Prepare site measurements and carry out surveying checks when requested by the project leadership.
- Monitor construction work for conformance with quality, performance, specification, and code requirements.
- Observe health and safety conditions associated with construction activities and report identified violations.
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma or Bachelor\'s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience in mechanical inspection, quality assurance, or related work on building construction projects.
- Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical building systems.
- Practical understanding of HVAC systems, plumbing, and associated mechanical installations.
- Ability to interpret detailed drawings, technical specifications, contract documents, and construction requirements.
- Experience conducting inspections, measurements, testing, and quality compliance checks on active construction sites.
- Ability to maintain accurate inspection and site activity records.
Technical Focus
The role requires hands-on knowledge of mechanical inspection practices for building projects, particularly HVAC and plumbing systems. The inspector will work with construction drawings, specifications, quality assurance procedures, site measurements, testing requirements, contractor documentation, and health and safety controls.
Recruitment and Onboarding
Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. AECOM states that this requirement forms part of its measures to maintain a secure and trustworthy recruitment process.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Its teams work with public- and private-sector clients across the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. The company reported revenue of $16.1 billion for fiscal year 2025 and employs more than 50,000 professionals globally.
