- Read, review, and understand contract documents, approved drawings, specifications, method statements, technical requirements, and subsequent revisions or updates.
- Inspect and monitor mechanical works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, codes, standards, and contractual requirements.
- Verify the Contractor's compliance through site observations, inspections, measurements, testing, and review of quality records.
- Carry out regular inspections of mechanical installations including, as applicable, HVAC, chilled water, ventilation, plumbing, drainage, water supply, fire-fighting, and associated building services.
- Undertake site supervision and inspections as instructed by the Resident Engineer (RE) and/or Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE).
- Witness and verify relevant testing, commissioning, pressure testing, flushing, equipment installation, and other mechanical inspection activities, as required.
- Monitor and maintain records of the Contractor's daily manpower, plant, equipment, and other site resources.
- Maintain accurate daily records of construction activities, work locations, Contractor's personnel and equipment, progress, observations, and construction methods.
- Monitor the delivery, storage, handling, and installation of approved mechanical materials and equipment.
- Ensure that only approved materials, equipment, shop drawings, and installation methodologies are utilised on site.
- Implement and monitor applicable Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and project quality requirements.
- Identify and report defective, non-compliant, or poor-quality workmanship and assist in monitoring corrective actions and closure.
- Follow up and implement site instructions and technical directions issued by the RE/ARE and relevant discipline engineers.
- Review and verify site measurements, quantities, and installation checks as instructed by the project management team.
- Coordinate mechanical inspections with Architectural, Structural, Electrical, Civil, and other MEP disciplines to identify and resolve interface issues.
- Monitor the progress of mechanical works and promptly report delays, constraints, technical issues, and potential risks.
- Assist with snagging, de-snagging, testing and commissioning, final inspections, and project handover activities.
- Maintain proper records of inspections, observations, test results, site instructions, and other relevant project documentation.
- Monitor compliance with project Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements and immediately report unsafe practices, conditions, or violations.
- Perform other site inspection and supervision duties as assigned by the Resident Engineer / Assistant Resident Engineer.
Mechanical Inspector – Site Operations
Your Resume Writer · Abu Dhabi
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Inspector (Site Operations) to support the supervision and delivery of building and villa projects in the UAE
Type
Full time
Level
Mid level
Work mode
On site
Salary
Competitive
About the role
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution.
- Minimum 7 years of overall relevant experience in mechanical/MEP construction and supervision.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant UAE experience is required.
- Demonstrable experience in construction supervision within an engineering consultancy environment.
- Previous experience on building, high-rise residential, villa, or large-scale residential development projects is preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems, installation practices, inspection procedures, testing and commissioning requirements.
- Familiarity with applicable UAE authority requirements, international codes, project specifications, and HSE requirements.
- Good understanding of QA/QC procedures, ITPs, WIRs, material inspections, NCRs, snagging, and project close-out processes.
- Strong site observation, reporting, communication, and coordination skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary consultant and construction supervision team.
Skills
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