Structures Inspector (Strategic Highways Operation & Maintenance)

Overview

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements for Inspections, Preventive Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance, meeting all required SLAs and KPIs – Effectively eliminating any qualify failures.
• Ensure accurate utilization of Asset Management System (MAXIMO) to manage and close out Work Orders (Wos) and Service Request (SRs) correctly and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate utilization of Bridge Management System (BMS) ensuring accurate inventory, inspection reporting, condition, and performance data.
• Carry out inspections to assess structural conditions, identify deterioration rates and report on structural and/or safety risks.
• Carry out different types of inspections including (safety inspections, general inspections, principal inspections and special inspections) of bridges and highway structures, ensuring accurate reporting and works recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated network operations and maintenance and maximize efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards for inspection, maintenance and assessment in Qatar (which are mainly UK based).
• Support on advancements in bridge inspection technologies, maintenance techniques, and asset management practices and provide tangible input for innovation and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering (or strong relevant experience in highway structures inspections, preferably in Qatar or the Middle East)
• Proven experience in Operations and Maintenance contracts of bridges and other highway structures.
• Solid understanding of structural behavior and deterioration mechanisms in reinforced concrete, steel, composite and prestressed structures.
• Good knowledge in bridge asset management, condition assessment methodologies, and lifecycle planning.
• Experience with Enterprise Asset Management solutions (preferably MAXIMO) and Bridge Management Systems (preferably BMS).
• Knowledge in structural analysis, load rating, and assessment of existing structures.
• Knowledge of Structures Maintenance and Assessment standards (e.g., UK Inspection manual, UK DMRB, Qatar QRMM and relevant other standards).
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data, develop and manage risk-based inspection programs.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to inspect multiple structural assets and getting deliverables right first time.
• Effective communication skills, including preparation of technical reports and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel frequently within Qatar for inspections, maintenance and other site activities.