Civil Inspector - Roads and Infrastructure

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Abu Dhabi, UAE seeks a Civil Inspector to supervise road and infrastructure construction, ensuring adherence to drawings, specs, and project standards. You will maintain detailed site records and coordinate testing and inspections with multiple disciplines.

You will work closely with Resident Engineer teams, officials, and contractors on on-site activities, ensuring safety and quality while documenting progress and deviations. UF AEd relations may be involved.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrable experience in road and infrastructure construction supervision.
• Practical experience across major road or general infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret working drawings.
• Strong understanding of construction specifications.
• Ability to verify and enforce applicable project requirements during field inspections.
• Experience coordinating inspection, sampling, and testing activities.
• Ability to maintain accurate construction and inspection records.
• Computer literacy for accessing project data, maintaining records, and preparing reports.
• Ability to use relevant project-specific engineering and construction software.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills for coordination with contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Must be available in the UAE to attend the Client interview.

Responsibilities

• Inspect road, infrastructure, and associated civil construction activities in line with approved plans and specs.
• Coordinate daily with contractor foremen to ensure proper execution of work.
• Maintain a detailed daily diary of site activities and records of work completed, approved, or rejected.
• Coordinate sampling and testing activities and ensure traceable inspection records.
• Verify completed work against plans and specs and report discrepancies.
• Coordinate with surveyors to verify line and grade; support field verification of requirements.
• Interact with stakeholders and maintain effective communication with project personnel.
• Support health and safety adherence on construction sites and report safety concerns.

Skills

Reading drawings

Construction specs

Inspection coordination

Testing coordination

Record-keeping

Engineering software

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Civil Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Civil Inspector - Roads and Infrastructure

Role: Civil Inspector

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Industry: Construction

Function: Building-Construction Inspection

Experience: Minimum 5 years

Job Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Parsons is seeking a Civil Inspector in Abu Dhabi, UAE to support construction supervision for a major infrastructure project comprising roads, infrastructure, and streetscape works. The role will provide field inspection and quality oversight to verify that construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, construction requirements, and established project standards. Working closely with the Assistant Resident Engineer, Resident Engineer, contractors, surveyors, and multidisciplinary inspectors, the Civil Inspector will monitor daily site activities, process inspection requests, coordinate testing, maintain detailed construction records, and identify work that does not conform to project requirements.

Job Details

Country: UAE

City: Abu Dhabi

Industry: Construction

Function: Building-Construction Inspection

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Road and Infrastructure Inspection

• Inspect road, infrastructure, and associated civil construction activities.
• Verify that construction works are performed in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
• Review field activities against applicable drawings and construction requirements.
• Monitor workmanship and identify activities that do not comply with project requirements.
• Remain familiar with the plans, specifications, and construction methods applicable to assigned work.
• Report questionable construction methods to the Assistant Resident Engineer or Resident Engineer.
• Report failures by the contractor to execute work according to drawings, specifications, and required workmanship standards.
• Maintain professional and firm coordination with contractor personnel.

Daily Site Supervision

• Coordinate daily with the contractor's foreman regarding proper execution of work.
• Monitor ongoing construction activities within assigned areas.
• Maintain a detailed daily diary of site activities.
• Record work completed, approved, or rejected.
• Document significant construction issues and observations.
• Record working hours, labor, and equipment deployed on site.
• Complete and sign daily records as directed by the Assistant Resident Engineer.
• Maintain detailed records for work undertaken on a Day Works basis.

Inspection Requests and Quality Control

• Process inspection requests and maintain accurate records of their status.
• Coordinate with inspectors from other disciplines when joint inspections are required.
• Arrange sampling and testing for satisfactorily completed work.
• Coordinate quality assurance testing when materials are considered suspect.
• Maintain traceable inspection and testing records.
• Identify non-conforming work and communicate findings through established project procedures.
• Support verification of corrective work before acceptance.

Survey and Construction Verification

• Coordinate with Surveyors to verify line and grade.
• Check ready work before subsequent construction activities proceed.
• Verify completed work against approved plans and specifications.
• Support field verification of road and infrastructure construction requirements.
• Coordinate discrepancies with the relevant engineering personnel.
• Maintain accurate records of inspection findings and construction status.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Interface professionally with members of the public affected by construction activities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders located adjacent to project works.
• Support efforts to mitigate construction impacts on surrounding areas.
• Maintain effective communication with contractors and project personnel.
• Coordinate field issues with the Assistant Resident Engineer and Resident Engineer.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary construction supervision team.

Health and Safety

• Participate actively in project health and safety matters.
• Follow site safety requirements and established project procedures.
• Coordinate with the Assistant Resident Engineer on safety-related site matters.
• Work with project safety representatives when required.
• Report observed site conditions requiring engineering or safety attention.
• Maintain professional conduct while performing inspection duties on active construction sites.

What Required Skills You 'll Bring

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrable experience in road and infrastructure construction supervision.
• Practical experience across major road or general infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret working drawings.
• Strong understanding of construction specifications.
• Ability to verify and enforce applicable project requirements during field inspections.
• Experience coordinating inspection, sampling, and testing activities.
• Ability to maintain accurate construction and inspection records.
• Computer literacy for accessing project data, maintaining records, and preparing reports.
• Ability to use relevant project-specific engineering and construction software.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills for coordination with contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Must be available in the UAE to attend the Client interview.

Preferred Experience and Approvals

• Previous road or infrastructure construction supervision experience in the Gulf region.
• Experience working on Abu Dhabi Municipality projects.
• Abu Dhabi Municipality approval as a Civil Inspector is desirable.

Role Impact

The Civil Inspector will serve as a key field representative within the construction supervision team, helping ensure road and infrastructure works are delivered according to approved drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and safety expectations. Accurate inspections, detailed records, testing coordination, and timely reporting will support effective engineering oversight throughout construction.

About Parsons

Parsons provides engineering, infrastructure, construction supervision, and project management expertise for complex transportation and urban development projects. Its multidisciplinary teams support roads, infrastructure, streetscape, and associated civil works from design coordination through construction and project delivery.