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Mott MacDonald • Abu Dhabi, AE

Mechanical Inspector

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

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


We are a team of over 20,000 experts working across the world in more than 50 countries.
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.

Main Purpose of the Job:

Mott MacDonald is looking to recruit an Mechanical Inspector to work on highrise buildings and land development projects in the UAE.

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

  • Respond to and attend Inspection Requests submitted by the contractor and recommend/take appropriate action where necessary.
  • Conduct site inspections when required by the Resident Engineer (RE) and Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE)
  • Review submitted shop drawings against contract drawings and specifications; ensure local codes and statutory requirements are adhered to and international best practice is adopted
  • Report any work executed by the contractor that is not compliant with approved specifications; inform stakeholders where necessary
  • Monitor work and assess the HSE and environmental issues, ensuring compliance with contractual specifications and HSE and risk assessments
  • Apply and implement quality assurance and quality control procedures for the site
  • Maintain reports for all site activities including progress reports, ensuring are readily available for inspection
  • Prepare surveillance and non-conformance reports (NCR) if required
  • Ensure effective co-ordination between various disciplines
  • Provide technical assistance to resolve any electrical issues that may arise

Candidate Specification:

  • Bachelors’ Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an international accredited university
  • Significant experience in electrical engineering
  • Proven experience of all electrical components is a must;
  • Continuously looking for innovations and improvements to manage workload and accomplish deliverables across individuals, teams and projects
  • Using leadership skills to build and nurture relationships and also creating effective working environments
  • Able to manage multiple teams with diverse backgrounds on geographically and culturally diverse teams

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

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to part time work for some roles
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks full pay
Adoption leave – 26 weeks full pay
Shared parental leave – We match up to 24 weeks full pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 2 weeks
Private GP service – Private Medical care for all UK staff
Life insurance – 4 x salary
Enhanced pension match/contribution – matched up to 7%
Buddy scheme
Enhanced sick pay
Dental coverage
Compassionate leave
Health assessment
Eye Care Support – Eyecare vouchers
Life assurance
Carer’s leave – up to 5 days, two of which are paid
Pregnancy loss leave
Salary sacrifice
Buy or sell annual leave
Accrued annual leave
Religious celebration leave
Tax-free childcare
Theme park discounts
On-site yoga classes
Cycle to work scheme
Faith rooms
Annual pay rises
Annual bonus
Income protection
Employee discounts
Professional subscriptions – We pay for your primary professional annual subscription
Lunch and learns
Employee assistance programme
L&D budget
Teambuilding days
Travel loan
Returnship
Mentoring
In house training
Study support
Learning platform
Further education support

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