Inspector - Civil

Role overview

Site inspection and civil infrastructure

• Inspect daily construction activities for compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Monitor contractor workmanship against approved method statements and ITPs; report nonconforming works and monitor corrective actions.
• Verify completed works before inspection approval.
• Inspect roads, pavements, kerbs, footpaths, cycle tracks, earthworks, utility trenches, drainage systems, chambers, manholes, retaining structures, and public realm works.
• Verify setting out, dimensions, levels, line and grade, compaction, workmanship, construction details, and authority standards.

Quality assurance and testing

• Witness field and laboratory testing for earthworks, concrete, asphalt, backfilling, and compaction.
• Verify approved materials are used; review WIRs and MIRs and maintain inspection and testing records.

HSE, reporting, and handover

• Monitor contractor compliance with HSE requirements and environmental regulations, report unsafe practices, and support corrective actions.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and maintain records of progress, quality observations, and site issues.
• Assist with as-built records and project documentation and report findings to the Assistant Resident Engineer and Resident Engineer.
• Participate in snagging, de-snagging, testing, and commissioning inspections; verify completion before handover.
• Assist in preparing final inspection records and asset handover documentation.

Education and experience

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 8–10 years of experience as a Civil Inspector on major infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in roads, utilities, drainage, earthworks, public realm, and civil infrastructure works.

Technical skills

• Strong knowledge of civil construction practices, QA/QC procedures, ITPs, and international construction standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, shop drawings, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction inspection documentation.
• Experience with UAE authority specifications and inspection procedures is highly desirable.
• Experience with testing, commissioning, and project handover is an advantage.
• Familiarity with document management systems such as Asite is an advantage.

Competencies and work location

• Strong inspection and observation skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork; ability to work in a multidisciplinary project environment.
• Proactive and organized, with commitment to quality, safety, and timely project delivery.
• The posting specifies an on-site work location model; new employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.