Mechanical Inspector
Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Full timeOn-site
Job description
We are looking for a Mechanical Inspector with 5 years of experience to ensure mechanical works meet approved drawings, specifications, codes, and project requirements.
We are working with a well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with over 35 years of industry experience, providing comprehensive architectural, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering services. The company delivers end-to-end solutions from concept design and authority approvals to tender documentation, project management, and site supervision, supported by a team of highly qualified professionals committed to quality, innovation, and client satisfaction.
What you'll be doing:
- Inspect mechanical works including HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, drainage, pumps, water supply, equipment installation, and associated systems.
- Verify that mechanical installations are executed in accordance with approved shop drawings, specifications, material submittals, and approved method statements.
- Monitor contractors' site activities and ensure compliance with approved drawings and project requirements.
- Inspect delivered materials and equipment to verify compliance with approved material submittals and specifications.
- Witness testing and commissioning activities, including pressure testing, flushing, balancing, functional testing, and equipment performance tests.
- Review and verify inspection requests (IRs) and ensure works are ready for inspection before approval.
- Identify defective or non-conforming work and issue observations / non-conformance reports as required.
- Monitor corrective actions and verify satisfactory close-out of deficiencies.
- Maintain daily inspection records, site reports, checklists, and photographic documentation.
- Coordinate with civil, architectural, electrical, and other disciplines to resolve site interface issues.
- Monitor installation progress and report delays, technical issues, and potential risks to the Resident Engineer.
- Review as-built drawings and ensure that installed works are properly documented.
- Assist with snagging, testing and commissioning, handover, and final inspection activities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable international standards, local authority requirements, health and safety requirements, and project specifications.
- Attend coordination and progress meetings when required.
- Perform other duties related to mechanical site supervision and inspection as directed by the Resident Engineer.
What you need
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant site inspection experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferably within engineering consultancy or construction.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to interpret mechanical and MEP drawings and specifications.
- Sound knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and drainage, firefighting, LPG (where applicable), and chilled water systems (if applicable).
- Familiarity with testing, balancing, and commissioning (TAB) procedures.
- Knowledge of local and international mechanical engineering standards and codes