Civil Inspector - Microtunnelling Works

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Dubai seeks a Civil Inspector for microtunnelling works to monitor construction activity, verify compliance with drawings, specifications and approved method statements, and maintain accurate field records for daily progress.

The role involves coordinating with the Resident Engineer, contractors, surveyors and utility representatives to ensure quality, safety and timely project delivery of microtunnelling, pipe-jacking and shaft construction.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or bachelor\'s degree in engineering, construction, or another relevant technical discipline.
• Recent experience supervising microtunnelling or pipe-jacking works in Dubai will be an advantage.
• At least five years of relevant inspection or construction supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect microtunnelling, pipe-jacking, shaft construction, and associated civil works.
• Confirm site activities comply with drawings, specifications, method statements, project requirements, and applicable standards.
• Check excavation, shaft preparation, tunnelling, pipe installation, grouting, backfilling, and reinstatement activities.
• Inspect piling installation and verify pile locations, alignment, and bearing requirements.
• Witness testing, inspections, and quality-control activities specified in approved inspection and test plans.
• Monitor line and level controls, tunnelling alignment, pipe joints, lubrication systems, and operating parameters.
• Verify survey information and coordinate technical checks with the assigned surveying team.
• Detect defective or non-conforming work and document the required corrective and preventive actions.
• Follow up with contractors until identified quality issues are satisfactorily closed.
• Coordinate field activities with engineers, contractors, surveyors, and affected utility representatives.
• Prepare accurate daily inspection reports supported by relevant measurements and site observations.
• Maintain organized records of tests, approvals, inspections, construction progress, and corrective actions.
• Check adherence to project quality requirements, health and safety regulations, and environmental controls.
• Assist the Resident Engineer in monitoring progress and resolving issues affecting microtunnelling works.

Skills

Microtunnelling inspection

Pipe-jacking monitoring

Shaft construction inspection

Piling verification

Underground pipe installation

Grouting inspection

Line level control

Inspection and test plan

Non-conformance identification

Corrective actions

Blueprint interpretation

Daily inspection reporting

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Construction safety compliance

Education

Associate degree in engineering or construction

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Civil Inspector - Microtunnelling Works Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Building-Construction Inspection Experience: Minimum 5 years Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Building-Construction Inspection Salary: AED 7000-12000 per month Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Civil Inspector will monitor technically demanding construction activities and verify that completed work meets approved quality, safety, and engineering requirements. Working alongside the Resident Engineer, contractors, surveyors, and utility stakeholders, the inspector will provide reliable field records and help resolve non-compliant or technically challenging site conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect microtunnelling, pipe-jacking, shaft construction, and associated civil works.
• Confirm that site activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, project requirements, and applicable standards.
• Check excavation, shaft preparation, tunnelling, pipe installation, grouting, backfilling, and reinstatement activities.
• Inspect piling installation and verify pile locations, alignment, and bearing requirements.
• Witness testing, inspections, and quality-control activities specified in approved inspection and test plans.
• Monitor line and level controls, tunnelling alignment, pipe joints, lubrication systems, and operating parameters.
• Verify survey information and coordinate technical checks with the assigned surveying team.
• Detect defective or non-conforming work and document the required corrective and preventive actions.
• Follow up with contractors until identified quality issues are satisfactorily closed.
• Coordinate field activities with engineers, contractors, surveyors, and affected utility representatives.
• Prepare accurate daily inspection reports supported by relevant measurements and site observations.
• Maintain organized records of tests, approvals, inspections, construction progress, and corrective actions.
• Check adherence to project quality requirements, health and safety regulations, and environmental controls.
• Assist the Resident Engineer in monitoring progress and resolving issues affecting microtunnelling works.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should possess an associate degree or bachelor 's degree in engineering, construction, or another relevant technical discipline. A high school diploma may be accepted when supported by substantial equivalent work experience and appropriate technical qualifications. At least five years of relevant inspection or construction supervision experience is required. Applicants must have direct exposure to microtunnelling, pipe jacking, or comparable trenchless technology projects. The position requires the ability to interpret engineering drawings, construction specifications, inspection plans, and method statements. Recent experience supervising microtunnelling or pipe-jacking works in Dubai will be an advantage.

Skills Set

• Microtunnelling works inspection
• Pipe-jacking operation monitoring
• Shaft excavation and construction inspection
• Piling location and bearing verification
• Underground pipe installation
• Grouting and backfilling inspection
• Line level and alignment control
• Pipe joint and lubrication system monitoring
• Inspection and test plan implementation
• Non-conformance identification
• Corrective-action follow-up
• Blueprint and specification interpretation
• Daily inspection reporting
• Microsoft Office
• Project management software
• Construction quality and safety compliance

Why Join Us

This position offers concentrated experience in specialist trenchless construction, where detailed inspection directly protects structural quality and long-term network reliability. The successful candidate will work with multidisciplinary infrastructure professionals while strengthening expertise in microtunnelling and underground construction within Dubai 's established Civil Engineering market.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering and technology company supporting complex infrastructure, transportation, environmental, and security programs. Its teams combine technical design, construction supervision, program management, and digital capabilities to deliver safe and resilient projects.