Overview
Civil Inspector - Infrastructure Works in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for a site-focused inspection professional to support construction supervision on a large-scale metro infrastructure project. This role is suited for a civil inspector with experience in road works, utilities, drainage, traffic control, lighting, landscaping, and site development activities, with the ability to read drawings, interpret specifications, monitor contractor work, and maintain accurate daily project records.
Job Details
- Country: United Arab Emirates
- City: Dubai
- Industry: Civil Engineering
- Function: Building-Construction Inspection
- Job Type: Full-time
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of construction supervision experience on infrastructure projects
- Salary: 7000-12000 (estimated range, confirmed with employer)
- Gender: Any
- Candidate Nationality: Any
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect road construction and maintenance activities, including pavement works, curbs, gutters, streets, sidewalks, and associated civil improvements.
- Monitor infrastructure works related to drainage, utilities, traffic control systems, lighting, irrigation, planting, and landscaping.
- Inspect installation activities for electrical equipment related to traffic signals, ramp metering systems, and street lighting.
- Check roadway signage works, including removal, installation, temporary signs, permanent signs, and delineation.
- Monitor building works, facility construction, site development, and related civil infrastructure activities.
- Review site works against approved drawings, construction specifications, method statements, and project requirements.
- Read and interpret blueprints, civil drawings, construction details, and technical specifications during inspection activities.
- Identify non-compliant work, construction defects, incomplete activities, and quality concerns requiring corrective action.
- Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and supervision team members to clarify inspection comments and close site issues.
- Observe construction methods and site processes to confirm that work is being performed safely and in line with approved procedures.
- Support progress verification by checking completed works and reporting site activity status accurately.
- Maintain daily inspection records, field notes, work observations, and quality-related documentation.
- Take project photographs on a daily basis and file them properly for progress tracking, quality records, and project documentation.
- Monitor contractor performance and highlight delays, repeated defects, safety concerns, or workmanship issues to the responsible engineer.
- Support inspection of completed works and assist with snagging, de-snagging, and handover preparation when required.
- Contribute to safe work practices by observing site safety procedures and reporting unsafe conditions promptly.
- Perform other civil inspection and construction supervision duties associated with the position as required.
Ideal Profile
- Diploma or bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in construction supervision of infrastructure projects.
- Practical experience in road works, utilities, drainage, civil infrastructure, and site development activities.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, specifications, and civil inspection requirements.
- Strong understanding of construction processes related to infrastructure inspection and supervision.
- Experience inspecting works such as roads, curbs, sidewalks, drainage, utilities, street lighting, traffic signals, landscaping, and signage is preferred.
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to assess site conditions and work independently.
- Good attention to detail when checking workmanship, measurements, site records, and project photographs.
- Ability to communicate clearly with contractors, engineers, site teams, and project management.
- Comfortable working in a large-scale metro project environment with multiple work fronts and active site coordination needs.
- Commitment to safe work practices, quality standards, and accurate construction documentation.
Skills Set
Core Civil Inspection & Infrastructure
- Road works supervision
- Utilities inspection
- Drainage works
- Traffic control systems
- Street lighting inspection
- Traffic signal installation
- Ramp metering systems
- Sidewalk construction
- Curb and gutter works
- Landscape inspection
- Irrigation works
- Signage installation
- Site development
- Building and facility construction
- Blueprint reading
- Construction specifications
- Workmanship inspection
- Site supervision
- Quality monitoring
- Daily site reporting
- Project photography
- Contractor coordination
- Construction documentation
- Metro infrastructure projects
- Dubai construction supervision