Civil Inspector - Roads and Infrastructure

AECOM Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

Paid time off and leaves of absence.

Flexible work options.

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Civil Inspector to join its infrastructure construction supervision team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position involves inspecting civil engineering works, monitoring construction quality, and verifying compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, and project requirements.

You will oversee sites related to roads, earthworks, pavements, drainage systems, and concrete structures, performing regular inspections, documenting findings, and

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of civil inspection experience on infrastructure projects.
• Experience inspecting roads, earthworks, pavements, and drainage structures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect civil and infrastructure site activities to verify compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Supervise road, earthworks, pavements, kerbs, footpaths and related structures.
• Maintain inspection records and report discrepancies to engineers.
• Coordinate with contractors and surveyors to address construction deficiencies.
• Review field and laboratory testing to ensure quality control.

Skills

Civil inspection

Road inspections

Site documentation

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Civil Inspector - Roads and Infrastructure Job Snapshot

Role: Civil Inspector - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Building-Construction Inspection - Experience: Minimum 5 years in civil inspection for infrastructure projects - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking an experienced Civil Inspector to join its infrastructure construction supervision team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position involves inspecting civil engineering works, monitoring construction quality, and verifying compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, and project requirements. The Civil Inspector will oversee site activities involving roads, earthworks, pavements, concrete structures, drainage systems, and associated infrastructure. The role requires regular inspections, verification of construction materials and workmanship, monitoring of field and laboratory testing, and accurate documentation of inspection findings. Working closely with the Resident Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, contractors, surveyors, and other discipline inspectors, the successful candidate will help identify construction deficiencies, coordinate corrective actions, and support the successful completion and handover of infrastructure works. Applicants must hold a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline and have at least five years of relevant civil inspection experience on infrastructure projects.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates - 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

Key Responsibilities

• - Civil and Infrastructure Site Inspections - Inspect and monitor civil construction activities to verify compliance with approved drawings and project specifications.


• - Supervise the quality of roads, earthworks, pavements, kerbs, footpaths, and associated civil structures.


• - Conduct regular site inspections throughout construction activities.


• - Identify deviations from approved construction requirements and report relevant findings.


• - Verify construction workmanship and materials against applicable project standards.


• - Maintain accurate records of inspection observations and outstanding issues.


• - Coordinate with contractors and engineering teams to address construction deficiencies.

Earthworks and Pavement Inspection

• - Inspect excavation and backfilling activities.


• - Monitor compaction works and verify compliance with project requirements.


• - Inspect subgrade, subbase, and road base construction.


• - Monitor asphalt paving activities and associated workmanship.


• - Verify construction activities against approved method statements and specifications.


• - Coordinate relevant field and laboratory testing.


• - Record inspection results and follow up on identified deficiencies.


• - Support corrective action processes for non-conforming earthworks and pavement construction.

Concrete Works Inspection

• - Inspect reinforcement installation and formwork arrangements.


• - Monitor concrete placement activities.


• - Verify concrete curing and finishing works.


• - Review concrete construction activities against approved drawings and specifications.


• - Witness relevant concrete testing activities.


• - Identify workmanship deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.


• - Maintain inspection and testing records for concrete works.


• - Support compliance with applicable project quality requirements.

Drainage and Civil Structures

• - Inspect drainage structures and associated civil infrastructure.


• - Monitor the construction of manholes, catch basins, and chambers.


• - Inspect culverts and related structural components.


• - Verify construction dimensions, alignment, and levels.


• - Review completed drainage works against approved technical documentation.


• - Identify construction defects affecting quality or functionality.


• - Coordinate corrective measures with contractors and relevant engineering personnel.


• - Maintain appropriate inspection records for drainage and civil structures.

Survey Verification and Setting-Out Coordination

• - Verify construction line, level, alignment, dimensions, and elevations against approved drawings.


• - Coordinate with surveyors to confirm setting-out information.


• - Review survey information relevant to civil construction activities.


• - Verify construction levels and dimensional requirements.


• - Assist in checking as-built information against completed works.


• - Identify discrepancies between site conditions and approved design documentation.


• - Maintain accurate records of relevant survey verification activities.

Inspection Requests and Technical Submissions

• - Review and verify Inspection Requests (IRs).


• - Examine relevant shop drawings and approved construction details.


• - Review method statements associated with inspected works.


• - Verify applicable material approvals before or during construction inspections.


• - Check that construction activities follow approved technical submissions.


• - Record inspection comments and communicate required corrections.


• - Maintain organised documentation supporting inspection decisions.


• - Coordinate clarification of technical discrepancies with the engineering team.

Field and Laboratory Testing

• - Witness and monitor field testing associated with civil infrastructure construction.


• - Coordinate inspection activities relating to soil and material compaction tests.


• - Witness relevant concrete testing procedures.


• - Monitor asphalt testing activities.


• - Review testing information against applicable project specifications.


• - Maintain accurate records of witnessed tests and reported results.


• - Identify non-compliant testing outcomes and notify relevant project personnel.


• - Follow up on corrective actions and additional verification where required.

Quality Control and Non-Conformance Management

• - Identify defective workmanship and non-conforming construction activities.


• - Document quality deficiencies through inspection records and reports.


• - Communicate non-conformance findings to contractors and engineering personnel.


• - Monitor the implementation of corrective actions.


• - Verify completed corrective works through follow-up inspections.


• - Support consistent application of construction quality requirements.


• - Maintain transparent and accurate records of quality-related observations.


• - Escalate unresolved issues to the relevant supervising engineers.

Multidisciplinary Site Coordination

• - Coordinate with the Resident Engineer and Assistant Resident Engineer on construction inspection matters.


• - Work closely with contractors and other discipline inspectors.


• - Monitor interfaces between civil works, roads, and drainage infrastructure.


• - Coordinate inspection activities involving wet utilities and dry utilities.


• - Identify potential construction conflicts between infrastructure disciplines.


• - Communicate site issues requiring multidisciplinary coordination.


• - Support the resolution of technical and construction challenges.


• - Maintain effective communication with project stakeholders.

Daily Reporting and Quality Documentation

• - Prepare and maintain daily site inspection reports.


• - Record construction progress and relevant site observations.


• - Maintain inspection requests, testing records, and quality documentation.


• - Document identified deficiencies and associated corrective actions.


• - Ensure inspection records remain organised and accurate.


• - Communicate technical findings through written reports and verbal updates.


• - Maintain documentation in accordance with project standards and applicable local requirements.


• - Support transparent and consistent reporting throughout construction activities.

Final Inspections and Project Handover

• - Participate in final inspections of completed civil infrastructure works.


• - Identify outstanding construction items requiring completion or correction.


• - Monitor the closure of outstanding works.


• - Verify relevant completed works against approved project requirements.


• - Support the preparation and organisation of inspection records for handover.


• - Coordinate with project teams during completion and handover activities.


• - Assist in confirming that outstanding inspection matters have been appropriately addressed.

Qualifications and Education

• - Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

Professional Experience

• - Minimum 5 years of proven experience in civil inspection for infrastructure projects.


• - Practical experience inspecting roads, earthworks, and pavement construction.


• - Experience monitoring concrete works and drainage structures.


• - Strong understanding of civil construction materials and workmanship requirements.


• - Experience interpreting construction drawings, technical specifications, and method statements.


• - Familiarity with construction inspection procedures and quality documentation.


• - Experience witnessing field and laboratory testing activities.


• - Ability to identify construction defects and monitor corrective actions.


• - Experience coordinating with engineers, contractors, surveyors, and other site inspectors.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• - Strong knowledge of roads, earthworks, pavements, and associated civil infrastructure.


• - Understanding of excavation, backfilling, and compaction procedures.


• - Knowledge of subgrade, subbase, road base, and asphalt construction.


• - Familiarity with reinforcement, formwork, concrete placement, curing, and finishing.


• - Understanding of drainage structures, manholes, catch basins, chambers, and culverts.


• - Ability to verify construction line, level, alignment, dimensions, and elevations.


• - Proficiency in reading and interpreting approved construction drawings and specifications.


• - Understanding of Inspection Requests, shop drawings, method statements, and material approvals.


• - Knowledge of field and laboratory testing methodologies for compaction, concrete, and asphalt.


• - Familiarity with construction quality control and non-conformance procedures.


• - Ability to maintain inspection records, daily reports, and testing documentation.


• - Understanding of multidisciplinary coordination involving roads, drainage, wet utilities, and dry utilities.

Professional Competencies

• - Strong attention to detail and commitment to construction quality.


• - Effective analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• - Ability to identify site issues and communicate appropriate recommendations.


• - Good organisational and inspection recordkeeping skills.


• - Clear written and verbal communication.


• - Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, contractors, and other inspectors.


• - Sound judgment when assessing construction workmanship and compliance.


• - Resilience when addressing challenging site conditions.


• - Ability to follow up on corrective actions and outstanding construction matters.


• - Commitment to safe, compliant, and professionally managed construction activities.

Recruitment and Onboarding

AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activities seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

• - Medical, dental, and vision coverage.


• - Life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability benefits.


• - Paid time off and leaves of absence.


• - Voluntary benefits and employee perks.


• - Flexible work options.


• - Well-being resources and employee assistance programmes.


• - Business travel insurance.


• - Service recognition awards.


• - Retirement savings plans.


• - Employee stock purchase plans.

Working at AECOM

Working at AECOM AECOM provides opportunities to contribute to civil engineering and transportation infrastructure projects while working alongside experienced engineers, construction supervision professionals, and multidisciplinary project teams. Employees benefit from access to technical expertise, professional development programmes, and opportunities to build their capabilities through involvement in infrastructure projects. Depending on employment status and eligibility, AECOM benefits may include:

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. The company works with public- and private-sector clients to develop innovative, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure solutions throughout the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, programme management, and construction management. AECOM employs more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, including engineers, planners, designers, scientists, digital innovators, and construction management specialists. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Official Website: aecom.com Job Reference: J10162573 Business Line: Transportation Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa Career Area: Quality