Scaffolding Inspector

We are looking for an experienced Scaffolding Inspector to support major UAE oil and gas EPC projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting, verifying, and certifying scaffold structures to ensure compliance with international safety standards, project specifications, and client requirements. This role plays a critical part in ensuring safe access for personnel working at height and minimizing scaffolding-related risks across project sites.

Target Engineering brings 50+ years of experience in EPC and industrial infrastructure. With in-house fabrication, marine expertise, and multidisciplinary capability, we deliver projects with scale, confidence, and care.

At Target Engineering, you’ll work on large-scale energy, marine, and civil infrastructure projects. Join a business with deep technical roots, where your voice is heard, your impact is visible, and your career is part of a legacy of excellence.

As a Scaffolding Inspector, you will have the below key responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Conduct pre-use, routine, and post-modification inspections of scaffolding structures, including independent, suspended, mobile, and modular scaffolds.
• Verify scaffold integrity, stability, bracing, access arrangements, load capacities, and compliance with approved designs.
• Certify scaffolds using approved color-coded tagging systems (Green/Yellow/Red tags).
• Identify unsafe scaffold conditions and initiate immediate corrective actions.
• Maintain scaffold inspection records in accordance with project and client requirements.

• Ensure compliance with applicable standards including OSHA, BS EN 12811, CISRS, company procedures, and client HSE requirements.
• Conduct scaffold-related risk assessments and support work-at-height safety initiatives.
• Participate in HSE inspections, audits, site walkthroughs, and incident investigations.
• Monitor site activities and report unsafe practices, conditions, or deviations from approved scaffold standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture across project sites.

• Coordinate with Scaffolding Engineers, Supervisors, and construction teams regarding scaffold inspections and design verification.
• Assist in reviewing scaffold drawings, erection methods, and load calculations for complex structures.
• Verify scaffold erection, modification, and dismantling activities against approved drawings and method statements.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to scaffolders and site supervision teams to ensure full compliance.

• Maintain accurate records of inspections, defect notices, clearance certificates, and scaffold registers.
• Prepare and submit daily and weekly scaffold inspection reports.
• Track the status of active, modified, completed, and rejected scaffold structures across project sites.
• Support client and HSE audits by providing relevant inspection documentation and records.

• 4-6 years of experience in scaffolding works within oil & gas, petrochemical, industrial construction, or EPC projects.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a certified Scaffolding Inspector.
• Experience working on large-scale oil and gas EPC projects is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with client-driven safety standards and inspection requirements.

• Diploma or ITI in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Valid CISRS, CITB, or OSHA-approved Scaffolding Inspector certification.
• Additional HSE-related certifications will be an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of scaffolding standards, codes, and regulations including BS EN 12811, OSHA, and CISRS requirements.
• Ability to identify scaffold hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Proficiency in scaffold inspection, certification, and reporting procedures.
• Strong understanding of work-at-height safety requirements and risk assessment practices.
• Good communication, coordination, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced EPC project environment.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to safety and compliance.

• The chance to contribute to some of UAE’s Oil and Gas EPC Mega projects.
• A collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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