Material Inspector jobs in UAE

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Job Description

The Civil Inspector (Material Inspection) is responsible for inspecting, verifying, and monitoring all construction materials used in sewerage, stormwater, and drainage projects to ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality (DM) standards, project specifications, approved material submittals, and applicable international standards. The role involves conducting material inspections, reviewing test certificates and laboratory results, witnessing material testing, maintaining inspection records, and ensuring that only approved materials are incorporated into the works.

Inspect delivered construction materials for compliance with approved material submittals, specifications, and DM requirements.

• Verify material type, grade, size, class, manufacturer, and approved source upon delivery.
• Check delivery notes, material certificates, test certificates, and certificates of conformity.
• Inspect sewerage and stormwater pipes, fittings, manhole covers, frames, gullies, and drainage accessories.
• Verify HDPE, GRP, uPVC, concrete, or other approved pipe materials against project requirements.
• Inspect bedding, surround, backfilling, and selected fill materials for compliance with specifications.
• Check aggregates, sand, cement, concrete, admixtures, and other civil construction materials.
• Inspect reinforcement steel and verify diameter, grade, mill certificates, and approved source.
• Ensure materials are properly stored, protected, and handled at site to prevent damage or contamination.
• Verify material identification, batch numbers, heat numbers, and traceability where applicable.
• Witness sampling and laboratory testing of materials in accordance with the approved ITP.
• Review laboratory test results and confirm compliance with project specifications.
• Monitor concrete delivery, temperature, slump, cube sampling, and concrete test requirements.
• Inspect waterproofing, joint sealants, geotextiles, protective coatings, and other drainage-related materials.
• Ensure only approved materials are incorporated into the works.
• Identify rejected, damaged, expired, or non-conforming materials and report them to the Engineer.
• Maintain material inspection records, MIRs, test reports, certificates, and material registers.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, laboratories, and site inspectors regarding material approvals and testing.
• Monitor proper disposal or quarantine of rejected materials.
• Support preparation and review of Material Inspection Requests (MIRs).
• Maintain complete documentation and traceability of materials from delivery through installation.
• Ensure materials comply with DM standards, project specifications, approved drawings, and applicable standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction supervision, inspection, or quality control of infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in sewerage, stormwater, drainage, and utility projects, preferably within Dubai Municipality projects.
• Strong knowledge of material inspection requirements for pipes, fittings, manholes, concrete works, aggregates, reinforcement steel, and backfilling materials.
• Familiarity with DM standards, DEWA requirements, project specifications, and international standards related to infrastructure works.
• Experience reviewing Material Inspection Requests (MIRs), material submittals, test certificates, and laboratory reports.
• Knowledge of HDPE, GRP, uPVC, reinforced concrete pipes, drainage accessories, waterproofing systems, and geotextile materials.
• Ability to identify non-conforming materials and recommend corrective actions.
• Good communication, reporting, and documentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and inspection reporting systems.
• Valid UAE driving license is preferred.

Additional Information

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