Structural Steel inspector Saudi National

About the Role

Parsons Corporation is seeking a Structural Steel Inspector to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position involves inspecting and monitoring all aspects of structural steel fabrication, erection, installation, welding, bolting, and associated activities to ensure compliance with project requirements. The role requires 5-10 years of experience in a relevant field.

Role Context and Collaboration

The Structural Steel Inspector will ensure that structural steel works meet required quality, safety, dimensional, and technical standards from fabrication through final installation and handover. This involves close collaboration with the Quality team, Structural Engineers, Construction teams, contractors, fabrication facilities, third-party inspectors, and consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect structural steel fabrication and erection activities according to approved drawings, specifications, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and method statements.
• Review and verify approved shop drawings, fabrication drawings, material specifications, and erection drawings.
• Conduct inspections at fabrication yards and project sites as required.
• Verify structural steel materials against approved submittals, including Material Test Certificates (MTCs) and Certificates of Conformity.
• Inspect steel fabrication activities such as cutting, drilling, forming, fit-up, assembly, and preparation.
• Inspect welding activities, verifying compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and welder qualifications.
• Coordinate and witness Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and review NDT reports.
• Inspect bolted connections, including bolt type, grade, size, installation, tightening, and torque/tension requirements.
• Conduct dimensional inspections of fabricated and erected steel structures, verifying alignment, level, plumbness, and tolerances.
• Inspect surface preparation, blasting, cleaning, and coating application, including DFT requirements and environmental conditions.
• Inspect fireproofing/fire protection systems applied to structural steel where applicable.
• Verify anchor bolts, base plates, embedded items, and steel-to-concrete interfaces.
• Monitor erection activities, ensuring temporary stability and adherence to approved erection procedures.
• Coordinate with Structural Engineers on technical issues, deviations, and field modifications.
• Raise and monitor Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Site Inspection Requests (SIRs), and Quality Observations.
• Prepare inspection reports, checklists, photographs, and maintain accurate quality records and material traceability documentation.
• Participate in fabrication inspections, pre-shipment inspections, site inspections, and final acceptance inspections.
• Verify structural steel works against applicable AISC, AWS, ASTM, ASME, BS, EN, ISO, and project-specific requirements.
• Support quality audits and monitor punch-list items for satisfactory completion.
• Support preparation of as-built records, inspection dossiers, and final handover documentation.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and a focus on quality.
• Excellent inspection and observation skills.
• Strong understanding of structural steel quality requirements.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to identify non-conforming work and ensure appropriate corrective action.
• Ability to work effectively with contractors, fabricators, consultants, and project teams.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Proactive approach to quality assurance and prevention of rework.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project inspection requirements.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and technical compliance.
• Professional and objective approach when dealing with inspection and acceptance issues.

Experience and Location

This role requires 5-10 years of relevant experience. The position is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.