Civil Inspector

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 onboarding

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Civil Inspector – Infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates. You will inspect and monitor civil construction works, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, method statements and project quality requirements.

Responsibilities include inspecting roads, earthworks, concrete works and drainage structures; verifying line and levels; coordinating with engineers and contractors; and maintaining detailed quality documentation for project handover.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in civil inspection for infrastructure projects.
• Good knowledge of roads, earthworks, pavements, concrete works, drainage structures, and associated civil works.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Experience with inspection procedures, field testing, and quality documentation.
• Good understanding of construction quality requirements and applicable standards.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• UAE experience on infrastructure projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect civil and infrastructure works, including roads, earthworks, pavements, kerbs, footpaths, and associated structures.
• Inspect excavation, backfilling, compaction, subgrade, subbase, road base, and asphalt works.
• Monitor concrete works, including reinforcement, formwork, concrete placement, curing, and finishing.
• Inspect drainage structures, manholes, catch basins, chambers, culverts, and other civil structures.
• Verify line, level, alignment, dimensions, and elevations in accordance with approved drawings.
• Review and verify Inspection Requests (IRs), shop drawings, method statements, and material approvals.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications and approved procedures.
• Coordinate with surveyors to verify setting-out, levels, and as-built information.
• Witness and monitor field and laboratory testing, including compaction, concrete, and asphalt testing.
• Identify defective or non-conforming works and follow up on corrective actions.
• Coordinate with the Resident Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, Contractor, and other discipline inspectors to resolve site issues.
• Monitor interfaces between civil works, roads, drainage, wet utilities, and dry utilities.
• Maintain inspection records, daily reports, testing records, and quality documentation.
• Support final inspections, completion of outstanding works, and project handover.

Skills

Reading drawings

Co-ordination

Site inspection

Communication

Quality documentation

Education

Diploma/Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

Civil engineering degree

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

We are looking for a Civil Inspector – Infrastructure to join our project team. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting and monitoring civil construction works, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect civil and infrastructure works, including roads, earthworks, pavements, kerbs, footpaths, and associated structures.
• Inspect excavation, backfilling, compaction, subgrade, subbase, road base, and asphalt works.
• Monitor concrete works, including reinforcement, formwork, concrete placement, curing, and finishing.
• Inspect drainage structures, manholes, catch basins, chambers, culverts, and other civil structures.
• Verify line, level, alignment, dimensions, and elevations in accordance with approved drawings.
• Review and verify Inspection Requests (IRs), shop drawings, method statements, and material approvals.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications and approved procedures.
• Coordinate with surveyors to verify setting-out, levels, and as-built information.
• Witness and monitor field and laboratory testing, including compaction, concrete, and asphalt testing.
• Identify defective or non-conforming works and follow up on corrective actions.
• Coordinate with the Resident Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, Contractor, and other discipline inspectors to resolve site issues.
• Monitor interfaces between civil works, roads, drainage, wet utilities, and dry utilities.
• Maintain inspection records, daily reports, testing records, and quality documentation.
• Support final inspections, completion of outstanding works, and project handover.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in civil inspection for infrastructure projects.
• Good knowledge of roads, earthworks, pavements, concrete works, drainage structures, and associated civil works.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Experience with inspection procedures, field testing, and quality documentation.Good understanding of construction quality requirements and applicable standards.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• UAE experience on infrastructure projects is preferred.

Qualifications

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public‑and‑private‑sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award‑winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10162351

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa

Career Area: Quality

Work Location Model: On-Site