Civil Inspector - Landscape and Irrigation Works

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

Job summary

Parsons Corporation seeks a Civil Inspector for landscape and irrigation works in Dubai and Sharjah. The role covers site inspection, irrigation infrastructure, landscaping, underground services, and quality compliance.

You will monitor workmanship, witness field tests, and ensure works meet drawings, specs, safety requirements, and project standards, contributing to safe, reliable delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant construction supervision or inspection experience.
• Practical irrigation construction experience.
• Background in landscaping works.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Inspect irrigation, landscaping, civil, and infrastructure works against drawings and contract specs.
• Maintain continuous surveillance of construction activities and workmanship.
• Witness soil compaction and moisture testing for earthworks.
• Review test results for aggregates, concrete, and related materials.
• Verify piping, HVAC, and electrical interfaces where applicable.
• Identify defects and non-conformances before proceeding.

Skills

Irrigation inspection

Landscaping works

Civil infrastructure inspection

Construction quality control

Earthworks inspection

Soil testing

Concrete testing

Piling inspection

Survey line and grade checks

Electrical grounding checks

Nondestructive testing

Coating thickness inspection

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Civil Inspector - Landscape and Irrigation Works Job Snapshot Role: Civil Inspector - Landscape and Irrigation Works Location: Dubai and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Building-Construction Inspection Experience: Minimum 5 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Civil Inspector - Landscape and Irrigation Works in Dubai and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering role covering site inspection, irrigation infrastructure, landscaping works, underground services, construction testing, and quality compliance. Parsons Corporation is hiring an experienced inspector to monitor civil activities, verify workmanship and materials, witness field testing, and ensure completed works meet approved drawings, specifications, safety requirements, and applicable project standards.

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. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Civil Inspector will provide continuous site oversight across irrigation, landscaping, utility, and general infrastructure packages. The position requires close attention to construction quality at each stage, from earthworks and underground piping through concrete, coatings, equipment installation, and final inspection. Accurate field records and timely identification of non-conforming work will support safe construction, effective corrective action, and reliable project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect irrigation, landscaping, civil, and infrastructure works against approved drawings and contract specifications.
• Maintain continuous surveillance of assigned construction activities and workmanship.
• Witness soil compaction and moisture testing for earthworks and backfill.
• Review aggregate grading and associated field or laboratory test results.
• Monitor concrete slump, air entrainment, compression testing, and concrete coring where required.
• Confirm lines, grades, levels, and related survey requirements.
• Inspect structural and equipment connections, including specified bolt torque requirements.
• Witness destructive and nondestructive tests on construction materials when included in the project scope.
• Monitor magnetic particle, dye penetrant, radiographic, tensile, compression, coating thickness, and resistivity tests as applicable.
• Inspect underground piping for correct bedding, alignment, slope, and tightness.
• Monitor piling installation for location, alignment, and bearing requirements.
• Verify piping installations against approved P and ID documentation.
• Witness hydraulic and other pressure testing of completed piping systems.
• Inspect electrical interfaces for grounding, circuit continuity, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Check painting and insulation works for required thickness, coverage, and continuity.
• Review contractor and subcontractor workmanship across assigned activities.
• Identify defects and construction non-conformances before work proceeds to subsequent stages.
• Document inspection findings and support resolution of non-compliant work.
• Verify equipment alignment and balancing where relevant to the assigned scope.
• Contribute to quality control reports and project inspection procedures.
• Participate in site safety planning and preparation of safety-related reports.
• Identify hazardous work conditions and communicate required corrective actions.
• Witness or administer welder qualification tests when required.
• Maintain complete inspection records, reports, and supporting construction documentation.
• Coordinate inspection activities with engineers, QA-QC personnel, contractors, and specialist site teams.
• Verify that inspected works satisfy acceptance requirements before approval.

Ideal Profile Candidates

Ideal Profile Candidates should bring a strong field inspection background supported by relevant engineering or construction qualifications.

• Associate degree or bachelor 's degree in an engineering, technical, or construction-related discipline.
• Equivalent construction experience may be considered alongside a high school qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant construction supervision or inspection experience.
• Practical experience in irrigation construction is required.
• Background in landscaping works is important.
• Experience with general infrastructure and civil works.
• Recent irrigation project experience in Dubai is advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Good understanding of field inspection and construction quality processes.
• Knowledge of soil, concrete, underground piping, piling, and utility inspection.
• Ability to recognize construction deficiencies and non-conforming work.
• Familiarity with quality control procedures and site reporting.
• Sound knowledge of construction safety practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with project management software.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to organize inspection priorities and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills Set

• Irrigation inspection
• Landscaping works
• Civil infrastructure inspection
• Construction quality control
• Earthworks inspection
• Soil compaction testing
• Moisture content testing
• Aggregate testing
• Concrete slump testing
• Concrete compression testing
• Concrete coring
• Survey line and grade checks
• Underground piping inspection
• Piling inspection
• Hydraulic pressure testing
• P and ID verification
• Nondestructive testing
• Magnetic particle testing
• Dye penetrant testing
• Radiographic testing
• Coating thickness inspection
• Electrical grounding checks
• Painting inspection
• Insulation inspection
• Equipment alignment
• Welder qualification testing
• Non-conformance management
• Construction safety
• Microsoft Office
• Project management software

Why Join Us

Irrigation and landscape infrastructure plays an important role in the performance and usability of major urban developments, particularly where these systems interface with utilities and wider civil works. This position offers broad site exposure across construction testing, underground services, landscaping, quality control, and safety, providing valuable experience for inspectors building long-term expertise in multidisciplinary UAE infrastructure projects.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation supports transportation, utility, public realm, and urban infrastructure programs through engineering, construction supervision, inspection, and project management services. Its UAE operations combine civil, landscape, irrigation, quality, and site delivery expertise to manage complex construction packages across major developments.