Job Description

Overview:

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration - through conceptualization - to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we've led with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you'll discover more than just a job - you'll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.
Responsibilities:

Our newest opportunity is for a talented

Material Inspector

to join our team based in

Abu Dhabi

, UAE

.
The role focuses on inspecting and verifying all construction materials related to

wet and dry utilities

,

roadworks

, and

related infrastructure

, ensuring compliance with

project specifications, contract documents

, and

local authority regulations

(TAQA, ADM, etc.).

We envisage success in this role to include;
Conduct inspections of materials delivered to site (e.g., concrete, asphalt, pipes, valves, manholes, cables, aggregates, backfilling material) to ensure compliance with

approved material submittals

,

technical specifications

, and

local standards

. Verify that all materials used on-site have valid and approved

delivery notes

,

test certificates

, and

compliance documents

. Monitor

storage and handling

of materials on-site to prevent contamination, degradation, or damage. Witness or review

laboratory and on-site material testing

(e.g., compaction tests, concrete cube tests, asphalt core tests, FDT, slump tests). Support the QA/QC Engineer and Materials Engineer in reviewing and maintaining

material submittals

,

test reports

, and

compliance documentation

. Coordinate with third-party testing laboratories and review results to ensure they align with project and authority requirements. Maintain accurate records of all material inspections, test reports, approvals, and NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports). Report any non-compliance in materials or procedures to the QA/QC Engineer or Resident Engineer. Assist in compiling the

material-related handover documentation

for final project submission and close-out. Ensure adherence to

Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM)

and other

local authority (TAQA)

material standards and specifications.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 7 years of work experience partnered with a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Relevant experience

in material inspection within

roads and infrastructure projects

, preferably in the UAE or GCC. Strong understanding of materials used in infrastructure projects, including aggregates, asphalt, concrete, pipes, manholes, valves, fittings, backfilling materials, etc. Familiarity with

TAQA,

ADM, and other Abu Dhabi authority

specifications and quality requirements. Experience in witnessing and reviewing laboratory and field tests (e.g., compaction, slump test, concrete cube, asphalt core, etc.). Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and material datasheets. Strong attention to detail and excellent record-keeping skills. Good communication and coordination skills with site teams and laboratories.

KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety, and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its' contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.