Senior Mechanical Inspector – Site QA

Legal Entity: AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED
- AL AINBusiness Line: WaterWork Location Model: On-SiteOperating Group: InternationalPrimary

Location:
AE
- Al Ain, UAE
- Al Ain Square
- SCompany DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Inspector
- Mechanical to join our team at our Al Ain, United Arab Emirates site office. Reporting to the Discipline Engineers, you will play a critical role in ensuring construction quality and compliance by conducting comprehensive site inspections, surveillance, and testing activities. Working collaboratively with your assigned engineer, you will monitor and document all contractor activities to support quality assurance, project compliance, and adherence to established standards and specifications. Read, comprehend, and interpret package contract documents, detailed mechanical drawings, specifications, and health and safety protocols, including all associated updates and amendmentsConduct thorough site inspections and surveillance to verify contractor compliance with contract standards, specifications, and quality requirements through systematic observation, precise measurements, and rigorous testingMonitor and document daily contractor manpower and equipment resources, ensuring accurate record-keeping and transparent reporting of all site activitiesPerform assigned site supervision and inspection duties as directed by the Resident Engineer (RE) or Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE), maintaining organized documentation of findingsDocument all contractor personnel, equipment, activities, work locations, activity rationale, and construction methods and means utilized in assigned areasTrack material deliveries and implement site instructions issued by project leadership with efficiency and precisionApply and enforce all quality control procedures and quality assurance protocols established for the project sitePrepare site measurements, surveying checks, and technical assessments as required by project leadershipMonitor conformance to quality, performance, and applicable code requirements through systematic inspection and testing dutiesConduct ongoing Health and Safety surveillance of construction works, promptly reporting any violations or non-compliance issues to ensure a safe work environmentMaintain transparent communication with team members and contractors, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environmentQualificationsBachelor's degree or diploma in mechanical engineering or a related mechanical disciplineMinimum 8 years of overall experience in construction supervision and inspection, with a minimum of 5 years of direct experience working on projects in the United Arab EmiratesProven experience in mechanical-type construction projects, including familiarity with mechanical systems, equipment, and infrastructureDemonstrated expertise in construction quality assurance, site inspection protocols, and compliance monitoringStrong knowledge of contract document interpretation and construction standards applicable to mechanical projectsProficiency in technical drawing interpretation and the ability to analyze mechanical specifications and blueprintsExcellent documentation and report-writing skills with the ability to maintain organized, accurate recordsSolid understanding of Health and Safety regulations and construction site safety protocolsStrong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with engineers, contractors, and team membersAnalytical mindset with strong attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies and non-compliance issuesProblem-solving capability and the ability to make decisive recommendations based on inspection findingsFamiliarity with UAE construction regulations, standards, and local compliance requirementsProficiency in measurement tools, testing equipment, and site surveying techniquesPreferred: Experience with construction management software and digital documentation systemsAdditional InformationAt AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secur