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Material Inspector - Bridges

Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Overview

The Material Inspector will be responsible for inspecting, testing, monitoring, and verifying all construction materials used on the Projects to ensure compliance with approved specifications, quality standards, contract requirements, and relevant international codes.

Your role

Material Inspection & Verification

  • Conduct inspections of construction materials delivered to site and verify compliance with project specifications and approved material submittals.
  • Review and verify material certificates, test reports, manufacturer documentation, and compliance records.
  • Inspect materials prior to installation and ensure approval status is maintained.
  • Monitor storage, handling, and preservation of materials to prevent deterioration or non-compliance.
  • Ensure traceability of materials throughout the construction process.

Testing & Laboratory Coordination

  • Coordinate with approved testing laboratories for material sampling and testing.
  • Witness and verify field and laboratory testing activities.
  • Review test results and identify any non-conforming materials or products.
  • Ensure testing frequencies comply with contract specifications and inspection test plans (ITPs).

Concrete & Structural Materials Inspection

  • Verify sources and approvals for concrete materials and constituents.
  • Monitor concrete batching, delivery, placement, curing, and testing activities.
  • Inspect reinforcement works and verify material compliance before concrete placement.
  • Review concrete mix designs and quality records.
  • Monitor compliance with requirements for high-performance and structural concrete used in bridge construction.

Structural Steel Inspection

  • Inspect structural steel materials, fabrication records, and coating systems.
  • Verify material certificates, welding consumables, and fabrication documentation.
  • Monitor delivery, storage, and installation of steel bridge components.
  • Coordinate with welding and coating inspectors to ensure compliance with project requirements.

Quality Assurance & Documentation

  • Review Material Inspection Requests (MIRs) submitted by contractors.
  • Prepare inspection reports and maintain comprehensive records of inspections and approvals.
  • Issue observations and non-conformance reports (NCRs) where necessary.
  • Track corrective actions and verify successful close-out.
  • Support quality audits and surveillance activities.

Contractor & Stakeholder Coordination

  • Attend quality meetings and provide updates on material compliance status.
  • Support resolution of material-related quality concerns and technical queries.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

  • Ensure inspection activities are conducted in accordance with project HSE requirements.
  • Promote safe handling and storage of construction materials.
  • Monitor environmental compliance relating to material storage, disposal, and usage.
  • Participate in project safety initiatives and inspections.
Cost, Commercial & Procurement

Location

Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-160938

Salary range

-

About you

Qualifications

  • Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Construction Technology, or related discipline.
  • Additional certifications in material testing, quality management, or construction quality assurance are highly desirable.
  • Professional memberships and certifications will be considered an advantage.

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 5-8 years of experience in construction material inspection and quality control.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience on bridge and transportation infrastructure projects.
  • Previous experience on Saudi Arabian or GCC infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
  • Experience working with international consultants, contractors, or project management consultants (PMC) is preferred.

Key Skills

  • Strong knowledge of construction materials and quality standards.
  • Excellent attention to detail and inspection accuracy.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective reporting and documentation abilities.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
  • Ability to identify and resolve material compliance issues proactively.

Behavioral Competencies

  • Quality-focused and detail-oriented.
  • High ethical standards and commitment to compliance.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • Proactive and solution-driven approach.
  • Ability to work effectively under project deadlines and construction pressures.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Tax-free salary.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Annual leave balance.
  • Company gratuity scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus program.
  • Annual flight contribution.
  • Transportation & housing allowances.
  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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