Material Inspector

• Legal Entity: AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED - AL AIN
• Business Line: Water
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: AE - Al Ain, UAE - Al Ain Square - S

Company Description

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Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Material Inspector is responsible for inspecting, verifying, and monitoring all construction materials delivered to and used on a large-scale infrastructure project, ensuring compliance with approved material submittals, project specifications, drawings, applicable standards, and authority requirements. The role supports the Material Engineer and QA/QC Team in maintaining effective material quality control throughout construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming construction materials and verify compliance with approved material submittals, specifications, BOQ requirements, and approved manufacturers/suppliers .
• Review delivery notes, certificates of conformity, test certificates, batch numbers, manufacturing dates, and other supporting documentation.
• Inspect materials including aggregates, soil, asphalt, concrete, reinforcement, pipes, fittings, manholes, chambers, precast products, waterproofing materials, road materials, and utility components .
• Coordinate sampling and required laboratory and field testing in accordance with approved ITPs and project specifications.
• Witness material testing and maintain accurate records of sampling, test results, approvals, and rejected materials.
• Ensure materials are properly stored, handled, protected, and preserved to prevent damage or deterioration.
• Verify that only approved materials are incorporated into permanent works.
• Raise observations and report non-conforming, damaged, expired, or unapproved materials to the Material Engineer/QA/QC Engineer.
• Monitor corrective actions and ensure rejected materials are properly identified, segregated, and removed from site where required.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, laboratories, discipline inspectors, Material Engineers, and QA/QC personnel.
• Maintain and update Material Inspection Request (MIR) records, material registers, test reports, and supporting quality documentation .
• Support factory inspections, material sampling, trial mixes, mock-ups, and other quality verification activities as required.
• Assist in closing material-related NCRs and authority/client comments.
• Support project audits and ensure complete traceability of materials from approval and delivery through installation and final handover.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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