Egis
Structural Inspector - Site
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · On-site · Full-time
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- EmployerEgis
- LocationAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Work styleOn-site
- Employment typeFull-time
- Employer posted
Position Overview
The Structural Inspector will be responsible for the inspection and monitoring of all structural works during the construction phase, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable codes, contract requirements, and quality standards. The role requires proven experience in theme parks, themed entertainment destinations, attraction facilities, and complex steel structures associated with themed environments, ensuring that all structural elements are constructed safely, accurately, and in accordance with the design intent.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct daily site inspections of structural works, including foundations, piles, pile caps, rafts, slabs, beams, columns, retaining walls, precast elements, and structural steel works.
- Verify that all structural works are executed in accordance with approved IFC drawings, shop drawings, specifications, method statements, and contract requirements.
- Inspect reinforcement installations and verify compliance prior to concrete placement.
- Witness concrete placement, sampling, testing, curing, and quality control activities.
- Inspect structural steel fabrication and erection works, including steel frames, trusses, canopies, themed support structures, ride support structures, and feature elements.
- Verify compliance of welded and bolted connections with approved drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements.
- Review welding procedures, welder qualifications, material certificates, mill certificates, and fabrication records.
- Monitor steel surface preparation, galvanizing, fireproofing, and protective coating applications.
- Verify structural alignment, plumbness, tolerances, temporary bracing, and erection stability requirements.
- Conduct inspections at fabrication yards and factories, as required.
- Monitor temporary works, shoring, falsework, scaffolding, and structural bracing systems.
- Ensure proper coordination between structural, architectural, MEP, theming, attraction, and specialty contractor activities.
- Inspect foundations and supporting structures for themed elements, attraction facilities, show buildings, rides, and entertainment structures.
- Identify defects, non-conformances, and construction deviations, and ensure timely corrective actions are implemented.
- Maintain inspection records, site diaries, non-conformance reports (NCRs), inspection requests (IRs), and quality documentation.
- Participate in progress meetings and provide technical recommendations related to structural works.
- Assist with snagging, de-snagging, substantial completion, and final handover activities.
- Ensure compliance with project quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
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Preferred Experience
- Theme Parks and Entertainment Destinations.
- Themed Attractions and Ride Support Structures.
- Themed Show Buildings and Immersive Environments.
- Structural Steel Buildings and Long-Span Structures.
- Steel Canopies and Architectural Feature Structures.
- Hospitality and Resort Developments.
- Museums and Cultural Facilities.
- Complex Reinforced Concrete Structures.
- Fabrication Yard Inspections and Factory Acceptance Inspections.
- Deep Foundations, Piling, and Ground Improvement Works.
Technical Competencies
- Reinforced Concrete Inspection.
- Structural Steel Fabrication Inspection.
- Structural Steel Erection Inspection.
- Welding Inspection and Quality Verification.
- Bolted Connection Inspection.
- NDT Coordination and Review.
- Structural Steel Tolerances and Alignment Verification.
- Steel Surface Treatment and Corrosion Protection Systems.
- Hot-Dip Galvanizing and Protective Coating Inspection.
- Foundation and Piling Works.
- Precast Concrete Systems.
- Formwork, Falsework, and Temporary Works Inspection.
- Concrete Testing and Quality Control.
- Shop Drawing and Material Approval Review.
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control Procedures.
Key Competencies
- Construction Inspection and Monitoring.
- Structural Problem Solving.
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
- Attention to Detail.
- Technical Reporting.
- Teamwork and Coordination.
- Communication Skills.
- Time Management.
- Safety Awareness.
- Stakeholder Coordination.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in construction supervision consultancy roles.
- Proven experience in the inspection and supervision of reinforced concrete and structural steel works.
- Demonstrated experience in structural steel fabrication, erection, welding inspections, bolted connections, and steel quality control.
- Experience with theme parks, themed attractions, entertainment destinations, hospitality developments, or iconic projects is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with UAE building regulations, international standards, and construction quality requirements.
- Ability to review and interpret structural drawings, shop drawings, steel fabrication drawings, and bar bending schedules.
- Strong communication, reporting, and coordination skills.
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- Work styleOn-site
- Employment typeFull-time
- SeniorityMid level
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