Civil Inspector - Irrigation and Infrastructure

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Civil Inspector - Irrigation and Infrastructure to supervise construction inspection, irrigation works, landscaping infrastructure, material testing, underground utilities, piling, piping systems, and field quality control in Dubai and Sharjah.

The role requires hands-on field testing, verification of workmanship, monitoring of underground and structural activities, and prompt identification of non-conforming work to support safe,

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor in engineering/technical field; high school + experience may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of construction and supervision experience.
• Experience with irrigation works and landscaping construction is advantageous.
• Strong ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with QA/QC procedures and field safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform continuous inspection of construction activities against drawings, specs, codes, and approved procedures.
• Inspect irrigation, landscaping, and general infrastructure works during construction.
• Witness or conduct civil and structural tests for acceptance of work.
• Verify soil compaction and moisture content during earthworks.
• Review aggregate grading and related test results.
• Witness concrete slump, compression, and coring tests where applicable.
• Coordinate with survey personnel for line and grade verification.
• Inspect piping and electrical interfaces for compliance and safety.
• Document non-conformances and participate in corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection records and site documentation.

Skills

Civil construction inspection

Irrigation works inspection

Landscaping infrastructure

Infrastructure supervision

Soil compaction testing

Moisture content testing

Aggregate grading

Concrete slump testing

Concrete compression testing

Concrete coring

Line and grade verification

Bolt torque inspection

Nondestructive testing

Destructive testing

Magnetic particle testing

Dye penetrant testing

Radiographic testing

Underground piping inspection

Piling inspection

P and ID verification

Hydraulic pressure testing

Electrical grounding inspection

Painting inspection

Insulation inspection

Equipment alignment

Welder qualification testing

Non‑conformance reporting

Quality control procedures

Construction safety

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Education

Engineering degree

High school + relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Role: Civil Inspector - Irrigation and Infrastructure

Location: Dubai and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Building-Construction Inspection

Experience: Minimum 5 years

Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview

Civil Inspector - Irrigation and Infrastructure in Dubai and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity focused on construction inspection, irrigation works, landscaping infrastructure, material testing, underground utilities, piling, piping systems, and field quality control. Parsons Corporation is hiring an experienced inspector to supervise complex civil works, verify construction against approved specifications, identify non-conformances, and maintain continuous quality and safety surveillance across infrastructure projects.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai and Sharjah

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Building-Construction Inspection

Salary: 9000-14000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Role Context

The Civil Inspector will provide hands‑on site supervision across irrigation, landscaping, civil, and infrastructure works where several construction disciplines may operate simultaneously. The role requires accurate field testing, verification of workmanship, monitoring of underground and structural activities, and prompt identification of defective or non‑compliant work. Effective inspection will help maintain construction quality, protect installed assets, improve contractor accountability, and support safe project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform continuous inspection of assigned construction activities against contract drawings, specifications, codes, and approved procedures.
• Inspect irrigation, landscaping, and general infrastructure works throughout construction.
• Conduct or witness civil and structural testing required for acceptance of completed work.
• Verify soil compaction and moisture content during earthworks and backfilling.
• Review aggregate grading and related material test results.
• Witness concrete slump, air entrainment, compression, and coring tests where applicable.
• Verify construction lines, grades, and levels through coordination with survey personnel.
• Inspect bolt torque requirements for structural or equipment installations.
• Carry out or witness destructive and nondestructive material testing where required.
• Monitor magnetic particle, dye penetrant, radiographic, tension, compression, paint thickness, and resistivity testing when included in the project scope.
• Inspect underground piping to confirm correct bedding, grade, alignment, and tightness.
• Monitor piling installation and verify required position and bearing conditions.
• Check piping installations against approved P and ID information.
• Witness hydraulic and other pressure tests on installed piping systems.
• Inspect electrical installation interfaces for grounding, circuit integrity, and compliance with statutory and client requirements.
• Monitor painting and insulation activities for required thickness and continuous coverage.
• Inspect contractor and subcontractor workmanship across assigned construction activities.
• Identify defective, incomplete, or non‑conforming work and document findings.
• Participate in evaluating corrective measures and follow‑up actions for non‑conformances.
• Verify equipment alignment and balancing operations where relevant to the assigned works.
• Support development and maintenance of quality control procedures and inspection reports.
• Participate in preparation of job‑specific safety practices and site safety documentation.
• Identify unsafe construction conditions and escalate issues requiring corrective action.
• Administer or witness welder qualification testing when required.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and supporting site documentation.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, QA‑QC personnel, and other inspection disciplines.
• Ensure completed activities are accepted before subsequent construction proceeds.

Ideal Profile

• Associate degree or bachelor 's degree in an engineering, technical, or construction‑related discipline.
• A high school qualification combined with equivalent relevant experience may also be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant construction and supervision experience.
• Demonstrated experience with irrigation works.
• Practical background in landscaping construction.
• Experience supervising civil and infrastructure activities.
• Recent irrigation project experience in Dubai is advantageous.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Thorough understanding of construction processes within the assigned inspection discipline.
• Familiarity with soil, concrete, piping, structural, and utility inspection activities.
• Ability to identify non‑conforming workmanship and material issues.
• Understanding of field quality control procedures.
• Knowledge of construction site safety requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with project management software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with multidisciplinary site teams.

Skills Set

• Civil construction inspection
• Irrigation works inspection
• Landscaping infrastructure
• Infrastructure supervision
• Soil compaction testing
• Moisture content testing
• Aggregate grading
• Concrete slump testing
• Concrete compression testing
• Concrete coring
• Line and grade verification
• Bolt torque inspection
• Destructive testing
• Nondestructive testing
• Magnetic particle testing
• Dye penetrant testing
• Radiographic testing
• Underground piping inspection
• Piling inspection
• P and ID verification
• Hydraulic pressure testing
• Electrical grounding inspection
• Painting inspection
• Insulation inspection
• Equipment alignment
• Welder qualification testing
• Non‑conformance reporting
• Quality control procedures
• Construction safety
• Microsoft Office
• Project management software

Why Join Us

This position combines irrigation, landscaping, utilities, structural testing, piping, and general infrastructure inspection within active construction environments across Dubai and Sharjah. The broad field exposure supports continued development in multidisciplinary site supervision while strengthening expertise in quality control, testing, non‑conformance management, and infrastructure delivery within the UAE construction market.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, construction supervision, and infrastructure services across transportation, utilities, public realm, and urban development projects. Its UAE teams bring together civil engineering, inspection, quality management, landscaping, irrigation, and site supervision expertise to support reliable construction delivery across complex infrastructure programs.