Structural Inspector - Site

Role Overview

Structural Inspector - Site with Egis Group. This role involves inspection and monitoring of all structural works during the construction phase at a themed entertainment destination in the Middle East.

Company Overview

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services, operating in 100 countries with 19,500 employees. Egis has 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East and has delivered over 700 complex development projects. The company is ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR) and provides comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services to regional governments, investors, and developers.

Role Purpose

Ensure inspection and monitoring of all structural works during the construction phase, verifying compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable codes, contract requirements, and quality standards. The role requires proven experience in theme parks, themed entertainment destinations, attraction facilities, and complex steel structures associated with themed environments, ensuring all structural elements are constructed safely, accurately, and in accordance with design intent.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Inspections and Verification

• Conduct daily site inspections of structural works, including foundations, piles, pile caps, rafts, slabs, beams, columns, retaining walls, precast elements, and structural steel works.
• Verify that all structural works are executed in accordance with approved IFC drawings, shop drawings, specifications, method statements, and contract requirements.
• Inspect reinforcement installations and verify compliance prior to concrete placement.
• Witness concrete placement, sampling, testing, curing, and quality control activities.

Structural Steel Works

• Inspect structural steel fabrication and erection works, including steel frames, trusses, canopies, themed support structures, ride support structures, and feature elements.
• Verify compliance of welded and bolted connections with approved drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Review welding procedures, welder qualifications, material certificates, mill certificates, and fabrication records.
• Monitor steel surface preparation, galvanizing, fireproofing, and protective coating applications.
• Verify structural alignment, plumbness, tolerances, temporary bracing, and erection stability requirements.

Fabrication and Factory Inspections

• Conduct inspections at fabrication yards and factories, as required.

Temporary Works and Coordination

• Monitor temporary works, shoring, falsework, scaffolding, and structural bracing systems.
• Ensure proper coordination between structural, architectural, MEP, theming, attraction, and specialty contractor activities.

Specialized Structures

• Inspect foundations and supporting structures for themed elements, attraction facilities, show buildings, rides, and entertainment structures.

Non-Conformance and Quality Management

• Identify defects, non-conformances, and construction deviations, and ensure timely corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain inspection records, site diaries, non-conformance reports (NCRs), inspection requests (IRs), and quality documentation.

Meetings and Handover

• Participate in progress meetings and provide technical recommendations related to structural works.
• Assist with snagging, de-snagging, substantial completion, and final handover activities.
• Ensure compliance with project quality, safety, and environmental requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in construction supervision consultancy roles.
• Proven experience in the inspection and supervision of reinforced concrete and structural steel works.
• Demonstrated experience in structural steel fabrication, erection, welding inspections, bolted connections, and steel quality control.
• Experience with theme parks, themed attractions, entertainment destinations, hospitality developments, or iconic projects is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with UAE building regulations, international standards, and construction quality requirements.
• Ability to review and interpret structural drawings, shop drawings, steel fabrication drawings, and bar bending schedules.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Reinforced Concrete Inspection.
• Structural Steel Fabrication Inspection.
• Structural Steel Erection Inspection.
• Welding Inspection and Quality Verification.
• Bolted Connection Inspection.
• NDT Coordination and Review.
• Structural Steel Tolerances and Alignment Verification.
• Steel Surface Treatment and Corrosion Protection Systems.
• Hot-Dip Galvanizing and Protective Coating Inspection.
• Foundation and Piling Works.
• Precast Concrete Systems.
• Formwork, Falsework, and Temporary Works Inspection.
• Concrete Testing and Quality Control.
• Shop Drawing and Material Approval Review.
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control Procedures.

Core Competencies

• Construction Inspection and Monitoring.
• Structural Problem Solving.
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
• Attention to Detail.
• Technical Reporting.
• Teamwork and Coordination.
• Communication Skills.
• Time Management.
• Safety Awareness.
• Stakeholder Coordination.

Additional Information

• Strong communication, reporting, and coordination skills required.