Electrical Inspector

Job Description

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future.

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We are proud to be part of an ever-changing global industry, delivering transformative work that’s defining our future. It’s our people who power that performance. As an employee-owned business, we invest in creating a space for everyone to feel safe and valued and empowered with the right tools and support.

Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience with flexible roles across our business, you’ll be connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with Mott MacDonald, where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant.

About the Job:

Mott MacDonald is looking to recruit an Electrical Inspector to work on an RTA Metro Station Enhancement project in the UAE. The role involves site-based inspection and supervision of electrical works to ensure compliance with contract requirements, RTA standards, statutory regulations, and Mott MacDonald’s quality and safety procedures, particularly within a live operational metro environment.

Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:

• Respond to and attend Inspection Requests (IRs) submitted by the contractor and recommend or take appropriate action where necessary.
• Review submitted shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements against contract drawings and specifications, ensuring compliance with RTA requirements, local authority regulations, and international best practice.
• Inspect and monitor electrical works including LV power distribution, lighting systems, emergency lighting, earthing and bonding, cable containment, power outlets, ELV systems interfaces, and associated station electrical services.
• Report any electrical works executed by the contractor that do not comply with approved specifications and inform relevant stakeholders where required.
• Witness testing, commissioning, inspection, and functional testing of electrical systems and installations.
• Monitor works with respect to HSE and environmental requirements, ensuring compliance with approved HSE plans, risk assessments, and safety procedures, especially when working within live metro stations.
• Apply and implement quality assurance and quality control procedures for electrical works on site.
• Maintain accurate records and reports for all site activities, including inspection logs, daily site records, and progress reports, ensuring they are available for review.
• Prepare surveillance reports and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) when required and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure effective coordination with other disciplines, including mechanical, civil, architectural, and systems teams, to avoid interface issues.
• Provide technical assistance to resolve any electrical-related issues that may arise during construction, testing, commissioning, or handover stages.

Candidate Specification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an internationally accredited university (Diploma with extensive relevant experience may be considered).
• Significant experience in electrical inspection or site supervision, preferably on metro, rail, transport infrastructure, or large public building projects.
• Proven experience across electrical power systems, lighting, emergency systems, earthing, and ELV coordination is essential.
• Previous experience on RTA projects or working in live operational environments is highly desirable.
• Continuously seeks innovation and improvement to manage workload effectively and deliver high-quality outcomes across individuals, teams, and projects.
• Demonstrates strong communication and coordination skills, fostering effective working relationships aligned with Mott MacDonald’s collaborative values.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and culturally diverse teams across complex project environments.

Flexible working
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• 90 calendar days paid maternity leave
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance