Material Inspector - Infrastructure

​​​​​​​We are seeking an experienced Material Inspector – Infrastructure to monitor, inspect, and verify all construction materials used on infrastructure projects to ensure compliance with approved specifications, quality standards, contract requirements, and authority regulations. The successful candidate will be responsible for material inspections, factory and site acceptance activities, material approvals, testing verification, and quality assurance for roads, utilities, drainage, and associated infrastructure works. Inspect all construction materials delivered to the project site against approved material submittals and project specifications. Verify material compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, BOQ, and relevant authority requirements. Check material certificates, test reports, manufacturer certificates, and compliance documentation. Conduct visual inspections of materials to identify defects, damages, deterioration, or non-compliance. Inspect construction materials, including concrete, cement, reinforcement steel, aggregates, asphalt, pipes, fittings, and road construction materials. Verify material grades, dimensions, sizes, classifications, pressure ratings, and technical properties. Ensure materials are sourced from approved manufacturers and suppliers. Review and verify Material Inspection Requests (MIRs) submitted by the contractor. Witness sampling and laboratory testing of construction materials in accordance with approved specifications. Inspect soil, subgrade, subbase, road base, and asphalt materials for compliance with project requirements. Inspect wet utility materials, including HDPE, GRP, DI, uPVC pipes, valves, and associated fittings. Inspect dry utility materials, including electrical ducts, cables, conduits, chambers, and telecommunication materials. Ensure proper storage, handling, transportation, and preservation of construction materials at site. Monitor material traceability and maintain records of approved, rejected, and quarantined materials. Identify non-conforming materials and report discrepancies to the Resident Engineer and relevant discipline engineers. Raise and follow up on Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Site Observation Reports (SORs), as required. Ensure rejected or unapproved materials are properly segregated and removed from the project site. Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, laboratories, and site engineers for material inspections and testing. Maintain material inspection reports, delivery records, test certificates, MIR logs, and material approval registers. Ensure all materials incorporated into the permanent works comply with project quality requirements and applicable international and local standards.

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Material Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related discipline. Minimum 7 years of experience in construction supervision and material inspection, with at least 5 years on infrastructure projects involving roads, highways, utilities, stormwater, sewerage, irrigation, and related civil works. Proven experience in inspection and approval of construction materials for infrastructure projects, including aggregates, asphalt, concrete, pipes, precast elements, geotextiles, road base, subbase, and utility materials. Strong knowledge of material testing standards including ASTM, AASHTO, BS, EN, and local authority specifications . Experience reviewing material submittals, technical datasheets, mill certificates, manufacturer's compliance certificates, and laboratory test reports. Familiarity with local authority requirements and standards including Dubai Municipality (DM), RTA, DEWA, Dubai Development Authority (DDA), and other relevant authorities . Experience witnessing laboratory and field testing activities for concrete, asphalt, soil, aggregates, pipes, and utility materials. Ability to verify compliance of materials with contract specifications, approved material submittals, and project quality requirements. Strong understanding of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) processes in infrastructure construction projects. Proficient in reviewing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, Material Approval Requests (MARs), and Material Inspection Requests (MIRs). Ability to identify non-conforming materials and recommend corrective actions. Proficient in preparing inspection reports, material approval records, NCRs, and quality documentation. Good communication and coordination skills with Resident Engineers, Contractors, Suppliers, Laboratory Representatives, and Clients. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and electronic document control systems. Valid UAE driving license is preferred.

Monitor, inspect, and verify construction materials used on infrastructure projects to ensure compliance with approved specifications, quality standards, contract requirements, and authority regulations. Responsible for material inspections, factory and site acceptance activities, material approvals, testing verification, and quality assurance for roads, utilities, drainage, and associated infrastructure works. Inspect all construction materials delivered to the project site against approved material submittals and project specifications. Verify material compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, BOQ, and relevant authority requirements. Check material certificates, test reports, manufacturer certificates, and compliance documentation. Conduct visual inspections of materials to identify defects, damages, deterioration, or non-compliance. Inspect construction materials, including concrete, cement, reinforcement steel, aggregates, asphalt, pipes, fittings, and road construction materials. Verify material grades, dimensions, sizes, classifications, pressure ratings, and technical properties. Ensure materials are sourced from approved manufacturers and suppliers. Review and verify Material Inspection Requests (MIRs) submitted by the contractor. Witness sampling and laboratory testing of construction materials in accordance with approved specifications. Inspect soil, subgrade, subbase, road base, and asphalt materials for compliance with project requirements. Inspect wet utility materials, including HDPE, GRP, DI, uPVC pipes, valves, and associated fittings. Inspect dry utility materials, including electrical ducts, cables, conduits, chambers, and telecommunication materials. Ensure proper storage, handling, transportation, and preservation of construction materials at site. Monitor material traceability and maintain records of approved, rejected, and quarantined materials. Identify non-conforming materials and report discrepancies to the Resident Engineer and relevant discipline engineers. Raise and follow up on Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Site Observation Reports (SORs), as required. Ensure rejected or unapproved materials are properly segregated and removed from the project site. Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, laboratories, and site engineers for material inspections and testing. Maintain material inspection reports, delivery records, test certificates, MIR logs, and material approval registers. Ensure all materials incorporated into the permanent works comply with project quality requirements and applicable international and local standards.