Material Inspector

Inspect and verify all incoming materials delivered to the project site. Review material delivery documents, Material Submittals (MS), and approved Material Approval Requests (MAR). Ensure materials comply with approved drawings, project specifications, and applicable standards. Check material quantities, dimensions, grades, sizes, and physical condition upon delivery. Verify manufacturer certificates, certificates of conformity, test certificates, and warranties. Ensure materials are approved by the Consultant/Client before installation. Inspect materials for damage, deterioration, contamination, or defects. Monitor proper storage, handling, protection, and preservation of materials at site. Coordinate with the QA/QC team for material inspection and testing requirements. Witness and coordinate laboratory tests for construction materials where required. Verify concrete, reinforcement steel, pipes, fittings, aggregates, asphalt, geotextiles, and other infrastructure materials. Ensure material traceability from delivery through installation. Maintain material inspection records, delivery notes, test reports, and inspection requests. Raise Material Inspection Requests (MIR) and follow up on approvals. Identify and report non-conforming or rejected materials. Ensure rejected materials are properly segregated, tagged, and removed from site. Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, engineers, and QA/QC personnel regarding material issues. Monitor material installation to ensure only approved materials are incorporated into the works. Verify batch numbers, heat numbers, manufacturer markings, and other identification details where applicable. Maintain material logs and update material status regularly. Assist in preparing material-related reports and documentation for project records. Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements during material inspection and handling activities. Participate in site inspections, quality meetings, and material-related coordination meetings. Support the Resident Engineer/Material Engineer in resolving material quality issues. **Required Experience:** Minimum 7 years of experience in material inspection within construction or civil engineering projects Proven experience witnessing and coordinating material testing and certifications Experience verifying supplier and manufacturer compliance with project requirements Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams and site personnel Experience preparing inspection reports and maintaining quality documentation You must currently be based in the UAE **Required Education & Certifications:** Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Science, or related field Valid material testing certification or equivalent professional qualification HSE or site safety certification (OSHA, NEBOSH, or equivalent) Valid driver's license for site mobility **Preferred Qualifications:** Experience with RTA (Roads and Transport Authority) standards and requirements DCL Approval Knowledge of roadworks, bridge construction, and drainage system specifications Familiarity with asphalt and concrete testing standards and specifications Experience with construction management software and digital inspection tools Additional certifications in concrete testing, asphalt testing, or soil mechanics At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. 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