Architectural Inspector

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 51^st 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 Architectural Inspector to join our team based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

This position is responsible for conducting site inspections and ensuring that all architectural and finishing works across villa and residential building projects are executed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable building codes and quality standards.

We envisage success in this role to include:

• Attend Inspection Requests (IRs) submitted by the contractor and take appropriate action in a timely manner.

• Inspect architectural works across villas and residential buildings, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.

• Monitor internal and external finishing works, including blockwork, plastering, screeding, tiling, flooring, painting, ceilings, joinery, doors, windows, façade and waterproofing interfaces.

• Inspect villa layouts, architectural details, wall finishes, floor finishes, wet areas, kitchens, bathrooms and other architectural elements to ensure quality and workmanship standards.

• Review submitted shop drawings and material submittals against contract drawings, specifications, local codes and statutory requirements.

• Identify and report defective or non-compliant works, ensuring contractors implement the necessary corrective actions.

• Monitor the quality of workmanship and ensure that all architectural activities comply with contractual requirements and approved method statements.

• Coordinate with other disciplines, including civil, structural and MEP teams, to ensure proper integration of works and resolve site-related issues.

• Maintain daily inspection records, site observations and photographic documentation of construction progress.

• Prepare surveillance reports and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where required.

• Provide technical input and support in resolving architectural and finishing-related issues arising during construction.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include:

• A minimum of 9 years of relevant experience in architectural inspection and supervision of building construction projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering or a related discipline.

• Mandatory proven experience in villa developments, residential communities and/or low-rise building projects.

• Strong hands-on experience in architectural finishing works, including tiling, flooring, plastering, painting, ceilings, joinery, doors, windows and façade works.

• Mandatory experience working on Abu Dhabi-based building projects.

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.