Job description
Role Overview
Structural Inspector at AtkinsRéalis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering with a focus on structures, and will be responsible for conducting thorough inspections, evaluating structural integrity, and providing detailed reports on the condition of project and related infrastructure.
Company Overview
AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together with industry partners, clients, and a global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we engineer a better future for the planet and its people.
Role Purpose
The Structural Inspector conducts routine and specialized inspections of road and highway infrastructure, verifies compliance with approved drawings and specifications, performs quality control activities, and provides technical guidance to ensure structural integrity and construction quality across projects.
Key Responsibilities
Structural & Road Infrastructure Inspection
- Conduct routine and specialized inspections of bridges and flyovers.
- Inspect underpasses and tunnels.
- Assess retaining walls and abutments.
- Evaluate culverts, drainage structures, and road-side installations.
- Verify that construction works comply with approved IFC drawings, technical specifications, and method statements.
Quality Control & Compliance
- Perform visual inspections, dimensional checks, and non-destructive testing (NDT) as required for concrete and steel structures.
- Monitor concrete works including formwork, reinforcement, concreting, post-tensioning, and curing activities.
- Ensure compliance with AASHTO, ASCE, FHWA, ASTM, and local authority (UAE) standards.
Reporting & Documentation
- Record inspection data, site observations, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and corrective actions.
- Prepare detailed inspection and progress reports highlighting structural condition, construction quality issues, and safety concerns with recommendations.
Coordination & Technical Support
- Coordinate daily inspection activities with contractors, consultants, and project management teams.
- Assist Project Engineers in reviewing shop drawings, material submittals, and work inspection requests (WIRs).
- Provide technical guidance to junior inspectors and site staff on best practices in road structure construction.
Stakeholder & Site Interface
- Attend site meetings with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities as required.
- Support audits, quality reviews, and inspections conducted by authorities or third parties.
- Ensure inspection activities are aligned with project schedules and safety requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering; Structural specialization preferred.
- Master's Degree is an advantage.
- Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent certification preferred.
- 7+ years of proven experience in structural inspection, preferably on road and highway projects and bridges and major infrastructure works.
- Demonstrated experience working in consultant supervision roles is highly desirable.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of structural engineering principles and materials.
- Strong knowledge of road and highway construction methods.
- Strong knowledge of quality assurance and inspection procedures.
- Proficient in inspection tools, testing equipment, and reporting software.
- Keen eye for detail.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Deep understanding of structural engineering principles.
Additional Information
- Employee type: Regular, full-time employee.
- Tax-free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation and housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program with 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.