Electrical Inspector - Madinah

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Electrical Inspector to support the construction supervision and quality assurance of major high-rise residential, commercial, hospitality, mixed-use, and large-scale building developments in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting electrical installations, monitoring contractor performance, ensuring compliance with approved drawings and specifications, and supporting testing, commissioning, and project handover activities.

Your role

• Conduct inspections of electrical works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, contract requirements, and applicable codes and standards.
• Review contractor Inspection Requests (IRs) and conduct inspections in accordance with approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Verify that electrical materials and equipment installed on site are approved and comply with project requirements.
• Monitor construction quality and identify defects, deficiencies, and non-conforming works.
• Verify implementation and closure of corrective actions related to quality observations and NCRs.
• Review contractor method statements and quality control procedures for electrical works.
• Inspect electrical containment systems including cable trays, conduits, trunking, and support systems.
• Verify installation of switchgear, transformers, distribution boards, lighting fixtures, and ELV systems.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Architectural, Structural, and QA/QC teams to ensure multidisciplinary compliance.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, punch lists, testing records, and quality documentation.
• Monitor contractor progress and provide updates on inspection status and quality performance.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements during electrical installation and testing activities.
• Participate in site audits, quality reviews, progress meetings, and coordination workshops.
• Support snagging, de-snagging, testing, commissioning, and project handover activities.
• Review as-built drawings, operation & maintenance manuals, and commissioning records.
• Assist senior engineers in resolving technical issues and site-related construction challenges.
• Ensure all electrical works are completed in accordance with approved quality procedures and project standards.

About you

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Certification in Electrical Inspection, Quality Control, or Building Services is preferred.
• Registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) is an advantage.
• NICET, City & Guilds, or similar technical certifications are desirable.
• Knowledge of testing and commissioning procedures for electrical systems is preferred.
• 5 to 10 years of professional experience in electrical inspection and construction supervision.
• Minimum 3 years of experience on high-rise and major building construction projects.
• Previous Saudi Arabia or GCC experience is highly preferred.
• Experience working with consultants, PMCs, contractors, and developers.
• Experience in construction, testing, commissioning, and project handover activities.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, shop drawings, specifications, and technical submittals.
• Familiarity with inspection procedures, electrical testing protocols, and construction quality standards.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.