Civil Inspector - Marine and Coastal Works

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Civil Inspector specializing in marine and coastal works to join its construction supervision team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role focuses on inspecting quay walls, jetties, breakwaters, dredging, and related coastal infrastructure to ensure compliance with drawings, specs, ITPs and standards.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of relevant experience, a technical diploma or degree in a related field, and proven ability to coordinate with surveyors, engineers, and construction

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years of marine/coastal inspection experience.
• Experience inspecting quay walls, jetties, breakwaters, revetments and related marine works.

Responsibilities

• Inspect civil and marine construction activities across assigned areas.
• Verify works against drawings, method statements, ITPs and standards.
• Coordinate with surveyors, inspectors, engineers and site teams.
• Maintain detailed daily inspection records and reports.
• Identify non-conformances and issue corrective actions.
• Monitor quality of marine concrete, coatings and materials.
• Check line, level, dimensions and workmanship.
• Ensure safe, compliant marine and coastal construction practices.

Skills

Marine inspection

Civil inspection

Coordination with teams

Dredging and reclamation knowledge

Field surveillance

Education

Technical diploma or degree in a related field

Job description

Civil Inspector - Marine and Coastal Works Job Snapshot Role: Inspector - Civil and Marine Works Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Building-Construction Inspection Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience Job Type: Full Time Position Overview Parsons is seeking a Civil Inspector specializing in marine and coastal works to join its construction supervision team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role will inspect and monitor civil, marine, waterfront, and associated infrastructure construction, with particular focus on quay walls, jetties, breakwaters, revetments, dredging, reclamation, roads, utilities, drainage, and related coastal works. Working with Surveyors, Inspectors, Assistant Resident Engineers, Material Engineers, and the wider construction team, the inspector will verify that works meet approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, quality requirements, and applicable standards.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Building-Construction Inspection
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

What You 'll Be Doing

• Inspect and monitor civil and marine construction activities across assigned project areas.
• Inspect quay walls, jetties, breakwaters, revetments, quay decks, pontoons, and other marine structures.
• Monitor dredging, reclamation, and marine ground improvement activities.
• Inspect roads, utilities, drainage, earthworks, and associated infrastructure within marine, port, and coastal areas.
• Verify construction against approved drawings, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans, project specifications, and relevant standards.
• Inspect formwork, reinforcement, concrete, blockwork, structural steel, piling, and waterfront structural elements.
• Check line, level, dimensions, workmanship, and technical compliance of completed and ongoing works.
• Coordinate with Surveyors to verify setting-out, levels, and alignments for marine and coastal structures.
• Maintain close coordination with the Assistant Resident Engineer and Resident Engineer throughout construction.

Marine Construction Inspection

The inspector will provide site surveillance across permanent and temporary marine works, including sheet piles, cofferdams, shoring, scaffolding, access platforms, and other temporary arrangements associated with coastal construction. Inspection activities will also cover over-water works, lifting operations near water, and relevant vessel-based activities. Any unsafe conditions observed during inspection duties will be reported to the Assistant Resident Engineer or Resident Engineer in accordance with project procedures.

Quality and Materials Control

• Inspect marine and civil finishes, including protective coatings and corrosion protection systems.
• Monitor marine-grade concrete works and associated quality requirements.
• Inspect joint details, quay fenders, bollards, ladders, and embedded items.
• Verify that materials incorporated into the works are approved and traceable.
• Confirm installed materials correspond with approved material submittals and drawings.
• Witness or participate in applicable field inspections and testing.
• Monitor concrete works associated with marine structures.
• Verify compaction activities for backfill behind quay walls.
• Coordinate inspection activities associated with pile integrity testing.
• Identify non-conforming works and require appropriate rectification in accordance with project procedures.
• Assist with the issuance and follow-up of Non-Conformance Reports and Site Instructions.

Site Inspection and Contractor Coordination

Coordinate with the Contractor 's site team to ensure Inspection Requests are raised at the appropriate stage and that work requiring approval is not covered before inspection. The role will also check that plant, equipment, and temporary works used for civil and marine construction are suitable and approved where required. Close coordination with construction, quality, and HSE teams will be necessary to address site issues and support practical resolutions.

Inspection Records and Reporting

• Maintain detailed records of daily inspections and site observations.
• Track Inspection Requests and their status.
• Maintain records of identified non-conformances.
• Support as-built verification and maintain associated records.
• Document relevant quality observations and corrective actions.
• Provide civil and marine construction inputs for daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Report progress, quality issues, and significant site observations to the supervision team.
• Maintain clear and traceable inspection documentation throughout the works.

What Required Skills You 'll Bring

• Technical diploma or degree in a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience on marine, coastal, port, waterfront, or utilities projects.
• Hands-on inspection experience involving marine structures such as quay walls, breakwaters, revetments, and jetties.
• Practical inspection experience covering civil and infrastructure works.
• Experience with roads, utilities, drainage, and earthworks.
• UAE project experience is required.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with Surveyors, Inspectors, Engineers, construction teams, quality personnel, and HSE teams.

What Desired Skills You 'll Bring

• Familiarity with local authority requirements applicable to marine, coastal, and port works.
• Knowledge of regional standards affecting roads and utilities.
• Experience on port or harbor projects.
• Experience involving marinas, coastal protection, or waterfront developments.
• Proactive ability to identify quality issues affecting civil and marine construction.
• Ability to support timely resolution of construction and quality matters.

About Parsons

Parsons provides opportunities to contribute to complex civil, marine, coastal, and infrastructure projects through multidisciplinary engineering and construction supervision teams. The company emphasizes quality, innovation, professional growth, employee wellbeing, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity across job levels.