Structural Inspector - Civil Structures
Posted date [2026-10-04]
(ID: 52966)
Job Description and Requirements
Structural Inspector - Civil StructuresJob Snapshot
Role: Structural Inspector
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Building-Construction Inspection
Experience: Minimum 5+ years
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Parsons Corporation is seeking a Structural Inspector in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to supervise and inspect structural construction works and verify compliance with contract specifications, approved plans, materials, and project requirements. The role covers field inspections, structural works monitoring, quantity verification, reporting, material documentation, nonconformance tracking, safety observations, and coordination with surveying and material testing teams.
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
- Conduct structural inspections to verify that construction activities comply with contract specifications and approved requirements.
- Inspect demolition activities involving structural elements and subsequent construction works.
- Monitor structural works
associated with reservoirs, lifting stations, landscaping structures, lagoons, swimming pools, substations, retaining walls, tunnels, bridges, and related facilities.
- Verify that only approved construction materials are incorporated into the works.
- Maintain project files, quantity calculations, daily diaries, and other required inspection records.
- Prepare daily reports and supporting documentation in accordance with contract requirements.
- Maintain as-built plans and perform required labor compliance interviews.
- Identify potential construction conflicts, issues, and problems, consider possible solutions, and report findings to the supervisor.
- Collect, review, and maintain Certificates of Compliance, Safety Data Sheets, inspection tags, and other documentation associated with materials used on the project.
- Record installed quantities to support verification of payment applications and change-order work.
- Coordinate subconsultant activities involving surveying and material testing.
- Assist in developing job safety practices and related reports.
- Support the preparation of quality-control procedures and reports.
- Respond to project-site call-backs when required during emergencies.
- Document nonconforming work and participate, when required, in determining appropriate resolutions.
- Provide technical guidance to lower-level inspectors when assigned.
- Carry out inspection activities with appropriate consideration for site and public safety.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, a related field, or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum 5+ years of regional experience working as a Structural Inspector.
- Knowledge of public works contracts and construction-related processes.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
- Effective mathematical skills, including familiarity with engineering calculations, graphs, and charts.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, project management software, and internet search tools.
- Ability to understand and comply with applicable client requirements and industry standards.
- Strong site diary and inspection reporting skills.
- Working knowledge of English grammar and written composition.
- Understanding of construction scheduling.
- Ability to review progress payment estimates and extra-work bills.
- Ability to recognize hazardous working conditions and take appropriate action.
- Effective time-management skills and the ability to prepare proactively for assigned inspection activities.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and a dynamic project environment.
- Sound judgement and the ability to coordinate constructively with others.
Desired Qualifications
- Relevant authority certification or approvals are considered an advantage.
- HSE training is advantageous.
- Construction safety training, including 10 hours of OSHA training, is preferred.
Inspection Scope
The Structural Inspector provides field-level verification of structural construction quality while maintaining the records needed to support contract administration and project control. The position requires close attention to approved materials, installed quantities, nonconforming work, construction documentation, testing activities, safety conditions, and compliance with drawings and specifications.
About Parsons
Parsons Corporation delivers professional services across infrastructure and complex engineering projects. This Dubai-based position supports structural construction supervision through systematic site inspections, quality documentation, quantity verification, material compliance checks, and coordination with project teams.
- Verify that only approved construction materials are incorporated into the works.
- Maintain project files, quantity calculations, daily diaries, and other required inspection records.
- Prepare daily reports and supporting documentation in accordance with contract requirements.
- Maintain as-built plans and perform required labor compliance interviews.
- Identify potential construction conflicts, issues, and problems, consider possible solutions, and report findings to the supervisor.
- Collect, review, and maintain Certificates of Compliance, Safety Data Sheets, inspection tags, and other documentation associated with materials used on the project.
- Record installed quantities to support verification of payment applications and change-order work.
- Coordinate subconsultant activities involving surveying and material testing.
- Assist in developing job safety practices and related reports.
- Support the preparation of quality-control procedures and reports.
- Respond to project-site call-backs when required during emergencies.
- Document nonconforming work and participate, when required, in determining appropriate resolutions.
- Provide technical guidance to lower-level inspectors when assigned.
- Carry out inspection activities with appropriate consideration for site and public safety.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, a related field, or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum 5+ years of regional experience working as a Structural Inspector.
- Knowledge of public works contracts and construction-related processes.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
- Effective mathematical skills, including familiarity with engineering calculations, graphs, and charts.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, project management software, and internet search tools.
- Ability to understand and comply with applicable client requirements and industry standards.
- Strong site diary and inspection reporting skills.
- Working knowledge of English grammar and written composition.
- Understanding of construction scheduling.
- Ability to review progress payment estimates and extra-work bills.
- Ability to recognize hazardous working conditions and take appropriate action.
- Effective time-management skills and the ability to prepare proactively for assigned inspection activities.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and a dynamic project environment.
- Sound judgement and the ability to coordinate constructively with others.
Desired Qualifications
- Relevant authority certification or approvals are considered an advantage.
- HSE training is advantageous.
- Construction safety training, including 10 hours of OSHA training, is preferred.
Inspection Scope
The Structural Inspector provides field-level verification of structural construction quality while maintaining the records needed to support contract administration and project control. The position requires close attention to approved materials, installed quantities, nonconforming work, construction documentation, testing activities, safety conditions, and compliance with drawings and specifications.
About Parsons
Parsons Corporation delivers professional services across infrastructure and complex engineering projects. This Dubai-based position supports structural construction supervision through systematic site inspections, quality documentation, quantity verification, material compliance checks, and coordination with project teams.
