Electrical Inspector

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily inspections of electrical works for the renovation of a high-rise, five-star hotel.
• Ensure installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, Saudi Electrical Code, SEC requirements, and hotel standards.
• Inspect cable trays, conduits, trunking, cable pulling, terminations, labelling, and distribution-panel installations.
• Verify the installation of low-voltage power distribution, lighting, small power, emergency power, earthing, and lightning-protection systems.
• Inspect guestroom power outlets, decorative lighting, switches, sensors, dimming controls, and Guest Room Management System interfaces.
• Inspect fire-alarm devices, manual call points, interface modules, sounders, emergency lighting, and illuminated exit signs.
• Inspect ELV and low-current systems, including data, telephone, CCTV, access control, public address, IPTV, and related containment.
• Verify that approved electrical materials and equipment are properly delivered, stored, protected, and installed.
• Review and respond to electrical Requests for Inspection and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Witness insulation-resistance, continuity, earth-resistance, functional, and related field tests.
• Coordinate inspections with the Electrical Engineer, MEP team, contractors, and commissioning specialists.
• Identify defective or non-compliant work and initiate inspection comments or Non-Conformance Reports.
• Monitor corrective actions and reinspect completed rectification works.
• Assist in witnessing testing, commissioning, energisation, and operational performance testing.
• Maintain daily inspection reports, photographs, test results, and site observations.
• Support snagging, de-snagging, as-built verification, and final handover activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Valid Saudi Council of Engineers registration in the applicable Technician or Engineering category is mandatory.
• Minimum 12 years of electrical site inspection experience on building construction projects.
• Proven experience in high-rise buildings, five-star hotels, luxury hospitality projects, or major electrical renovation works.
• Practical experience inspecting power distribution, lighting, emergency power, earthing, and electrical life-safety systems.
• Strong experience with GRMS, fire alarm, and complex ELV and low-current systems.
• Familiarity with the Saudi Building Code, Saudi Electrical Code, SEC requirements, NFPA standards, and applicable international codes.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, specifications, and approved method statements.
• Experience witnessing insulation-resistance, continuity, earth-resistance, and functional testing.
• Previous experience working with an engineering consultancy or construction supervision consultant.
• Ability to prepare accurate inspection reports, NCRs, punch lists, and photographic records.
• Experience in Madinah Central Area or similarly congested and sensitive locations is preferred.
• Good written and spoken English is required; Arabic is an advantage.