Architectural Inspector

About Egis

Egis is an international firm specializing in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, and mobility services. The company focuses on creating and operating intelligent infrastructures and buildings that address climate challenges and promote sustainable territorial development. Operating in 70 countries, Egis employs 23,500 professionals globally. In the Middle East, Egis has 3,500 employees across 8 countries and has completed over 700 development projects. Egis is recognized among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR) and is committed to sustainable development.

The Role of Architectural Inspector

Egis is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Architectural Inspector to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time position involves conducting comprehensive inspections and monitoring of architectural, interior design, fit-out, and theming works during construction. The role ensures strict compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, contract requirements, and local Saudi Arabian building regulations. Candidates should have more than 10 years of experience in a relevant field.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of architectural, interior design, fit-out, and theming works by contractors, ensuring adherence to project specifications and approved drawings.
• Verify compliance of all works with IFC drawings, shop drawings, project specifications, approved material submittals, and contract requirements.
• Inspect architectural finishes including blockwork, plastering, waterproofing, ceilings, flooring, wall finishes, façades, doors, and specialty architectural elements.
• Monitor the installation of themed elements, decorative features, show sets, themed façades, and guest-experience components.
• Inspect interior fit-out works, including FF&E, feature finishes, decorative ceilings, themed architectural components, and specialist interior installations.
• Ensure mock-ups, samples, and material installations comply with approved standards and design requirements.
• Coordinate inspections with architectural, structural, MEP, theming, and attraction teams for proper interface management and collaborative problem-solving.
• Review and verify completed works before raising inspection requests and handover activities.
• Witness testing and inspection activities related to waterproofing, façades, fire-rated assemblies, architectural finishes, and specialist installations.
• Identify defects, non-conformances, and workmanship issues, ensuring efficient implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, site observations, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and corrective actions.
• Participate in site meetings and provide technical feedback on architectural and interior design-related construction activities.
• Monitor compliance with project quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Assist in snagging, de-snagging, substantial completion, and final handover inspections.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to project stakeholders and construction teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in architectural inspection or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive inspections of architectural, interior design, fit-out, and theming works.
• Strong understanding of approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, contract requirements, and local building regulations.
• Proficiency in identifying defects, non-conformances, and workmanship issues.
• Ability to maintain accurate and organized records of inspections and corrective actions.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with project stakeholders and construction teams.

Work Environment

This position is based in Riyadh and is a full-time role. The Architectural Inspector will work on dynamic projects, ensuring high standards of workmanship and design integrity.