Materials Inspector

Role Overview

Materials Inspector at HanmiGlobal Saudi. This is a site-based role reporting to the Materials Engineer / Quality Manager.

Role Purpose

Inspect and verify materials delivered to and used on site against approved material submittals and project specifications on RCRC's behalf. Your inspection records and test results form part of the quality evidence RCRC relies on when accepting completed works.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Verification

• Inspect materials delivered to site against approved material submittals, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and project specifications before they are used in the works.
• Apply standardised inspection checklists, protocols and reporting templates consistently across sites.
• Complete inspections to the agreed schedule.

Testing & Coordination

• Witness sampling and field tests.
• Coordinate with the contractor's and third-party testing laboratories on test schedules and results.

Documentation & Records

• Compile material test reports.
• Maintain complete, properly archived material-inspection records.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for non-conforming materials.
• Track corrective actions through to verified close-out.
• Support the Materials Engineer with trend analysis and reporting.
• Flag recurring material defects early so they can be addressed before they spread across the programme.

Project Close-Out

• Support close-out by checking that material warranty certificates meet contract requirements.
• Resolve outstanding material inspection items before handover.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or degree in Civil or Materials Engineering.
• Over 7 years' relevant experience with a degree, or 12 years' relevant experience in lieu of a degree (RCRC staff Category D).
• Hands-on material inspection, sampling and testing experience on construction or infrastructure works.
• Working knowledge of site QA/QC: material submittals and approvals, ITPs, inspection checklists, NCRs and test records.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication in English and/or Arabic; proficiency in both languages is an advantage.