Job description
Role Overview
AtkinsRéalis seeks a Structure Inspector to join its team. This is a regular employee position located in the United Arab Emirates, specializing in structural assessments for road and highway infrastructure projects.
Company Overview
AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization that connects people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. The company partners with industry leaders and clients through a global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers to engineer a better future for the planet and its people.
Role Purpose
The Structure Inspector conducts thorough inspections and evaluations of structural integrity across road and highway projects, verifies compliance with engineering standards and approved designs, and provides detailed reports on the condition of infrastructure to support quality assurance and project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Structural & Road Infrastructure Inspection
- Conduct routine and specialized inspections of road and highway structures, including bridges and flyovers, underpasses and tunnels, retaining walls and abutments, 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, safety concerns, and 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 with 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.
Additional Information
- 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: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.