Architectural Inspector GCC National

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 and PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PMCM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the number one firm in the Middle East Region in their 2023 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, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on-demand learning courses.

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Architectural Inspector - GCC National to join our award-winning team based in Riyadh, KSA.

This position is responsible for overseeing the construction and architectural quality on-site, ensuring that all projects comply with local building codes, architectural designs, and quality standards. You will work closely with project managers, architects, contractors, and clients to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

We envisage success in this role to include:

• Attending to inspection requests submitted by the contractor and taking appropriate action in a timely manner.
• Reviewing submitted architectural drawings against contract drawings and specifications, local codes and statutory requirements and international best practice.
• Reporting any works carried out by the contractor found to not be in accordance with approved drawings and specifications and reporting to stakeholders for appropriate action.
• Monitoring quality of works and assessing the safety at site including health and environmental issues, ensuring compliance with contractual and QCS specifications and safety and health risk assessments.
• Maintaining records for daily activities on site including progress photos and ensuring they are readily available for inspection as and when required.
• Preparing surveillance reports for deficiencies of work found at site and non-conformance reports if required in view of the development of events.
• Checking and ensuring effective coordination between discipline related works and all other disciplines.
• Providing technical input and experiences to resolve any discipline related issues on site that may arise.

Qualifications

• To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 5 years work experience partnered with a diploma or bachelor degree in an engineering discipline.
• GCC National position

KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognize 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.