Architectural Inspector - Building Construction and Quality Assurance

Architectural Inspector
- Building Construction and Quality Assurance Job Snapshot
- Role:
Architectural Inspector

- Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Architecture and Planning
- Function:
Building-Construction Inspection

- Experience:

Minimum 6 years of architectural inspection and site supervision experience
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

AECOM is seeking an experienced Architectural Inspector to join its building construction supervision team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will inspect architectural works on commercial and residential construction projects, ensuring compliance with approved design drawings, technical specifications, building codes, UAE regulatory requirements, and applicable Estidama standards. The position involves monitoring construction quality, inspecting building materials and finishes, identifying design discrepancies, and coordinating corrective actions with contractors, architects, engineers, and project managers.

The Architectural Inspector will also support construction sequencing, maintain accurate inspection records, and use digital reporting tools to document site conditions and compliance findings. Candidates must have at least six years of relevant architectural inspection and site supervision experience, an appropriate bachelor 's degree, and the professional licence or certification specified for the position.

Country:
United Arab Emirates

City:
Abu Dhabi

Industry: Architecture and Planning

Function:
Building-Construction Inspection

Salary:
Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality:
Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement:
On-site

• Conduct architectural inspections throughout different stages of building construction.
• Verify that construction activities comply with approved architectural drawings, design specifications, and relevant building codes.
• Inspect architectural installations and completed works against project quality requirements.
• Monitor compliance with applicable UAE construction regulations and Estidama requirements.
• Identify discrepancies between approved designs and actual site conditions.
• Assess construction quality and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
• Maintain consistent inspection standards throughout assigned construction activities.

• Inspect construction materials, architectural finishes, and installation workmanship.
• Evaluate completed works against approved technical specifications and quality standards.
• Identify defective materials, installation deficiencies, and unacceptable workmanship.
• Review construction methods to determine compliance with project requirements.
• Communicate quality concerns to contractors and relevant engineering personnel.
• Coordinate follow-up inspections to assess corrective work.
• Support consistent implementation of approved architectural quality requirements.

• Monitor architectural construction activities and coordinate with site contractors.
• Verify that work is executed in accordance with approved architectural plans.
• Liaise with construction teams to address technical concerns and outstanding inspection matters.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and project managers regarding construction progress.
• Monitor the sequencing of construction activities and interfaces between different trades.
• Identify site coordination issues that could affect project quality or progress.
• Support timely resolution of construction deficiencies through effective stakeholder communication.

• Interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Review construction works for consistency with approved design requirements.
• Identify design discrepancies and communicate findings to the appropriate project personnel.
• Assess construction methodologies and recommend practical solutions to technical problems.
• Monitor compliance with applicable UAE building regulations and construction standards.
• Consider relevant Emirates Standards and Metrology Authority (ESMA) requirements identified in project documentation.
• Verify that architectural works satisfy applicable project quality and regulatory obligations.

• Monitor construction activities for compliance with established quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Identify non-conforming works and recommend corrective…