Inspector - QA​/QC; RAIL

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The QA/QC Inspector (Rail) is responsible for carrying out site inspection and surveillance of civil works to verify compliance with approved designs, specifications and quality requirements. The role ensures that materials and workmanship meet project and contractual quality standards prior to acceptance, and that non-conformances are identified, recorded and resolved in a timely and well-documented manner.

• Conduct daily inspections of civil works, including earthworks, concrete, structures, drainage and utilities.
• Carry out inspection and surveillance of civil works in accordance with approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), method statements and applicable hold/witness points.
• Verify materials and workmanship against approved drawings, specifications, project standards and applicable codes.
• Attend and witness testing activities (e.g., concrete cube testing, compaction/density testing, welding inspection) and verify results against acceptance criteria.
• Inspect earthworks (subgrade, embankment, compaction), concrete works (formwork, reinforcement, pours, curing), structures (bridges, culverts, retaining walls, buildings), drainage and utility works.

• Raise and track non-conformance reports (NCRs) for work or materials that do not meet approved requirements, following through to close-out.
• Complete inspection checklists, daily quality reports and inspection request (IR) records for all inspected activities.
• Maintain accurate and complete quality records, photographs and supporting documentation for each inspection.
• Support the preparation of quality documentation and test/inspection packages for handover and close-out.

• Liaise with contractor quality teams to coordinate inspection requests, hold/witness points and inspection scheduling.
• Coordinate with the design/engineering team on non-conformances, technical queries and any deviations requiring clarification or approval.
• Support internal and external quality audits and inspections, providing records and evidence as required.
• Report inspection findings, quality trends and recurring issues to the QA/QC Manager, escalating significant quality concerns promptly.
• Ensure compliance with the project Quality Management Plan, applicable codes/standards and contractual quality requirements at all times.
• Promote a quality-first culture on site and support contractor personnel in understanding and meeting quality requirements.

The following are the mandatory minimum requirements for this position:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ inspection or site supervision experience.
• Knowledge of construction quality procedures.
• Middle East / UAE experience is highly advantageous.
• Rail experience is…