Civil Inspector - Roads and Infrastructure

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a Civil Inspector for Roads and Infrastructure in Dubai. The role oversees day-to-day site supervision, ensuring quality, safety, and contractual compliance across civil and transportation works.

You will coordinate with engineers, contractors, and client representatives, perform surveying checks, and maintain accurate inspection records. UAE experience and strong documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in infrastructure or road project inspection.
• At least 3 years of professional experience within the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Review applicable codes, standards, drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Inspect civil, road, infrastructure, and subcontractor works for workmanship and compliance.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure safety and adherence to procedures.
• Record daily manpower, equipment deployment, materials, and site resources.
• Prepare daily reports on completed works, inspections, and deliveries.
• Follow up site instructions and QA-QC procedures throughout inspection activities.

Skills

Civil inspection

Roadworks inspection

Infrastructure inspection

Construction supervision

QA-QC

Quality assurance

Quality control

Contract compliance

Drawing review

Specification review

Site inspections

Workmanship verification

Material inspection

Surveying checks

Site measurements

Pipe alignment checks

Level verification

Contractor coordination

Daily reporting

Resource monitoring

Construction records

Materials testing records

Site instructions

NCR follow-up

Testing and commissioning

Handover inspections

Project milestone tracking

UAE construction standards

Construction safety monitoring

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Technical correspondence

Audit inspections

Contract documentation

Infrastructure project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

Civil Inspector - Roads and Infrastructure

Job Snapshot: Role: Civil Inspector - Roads and Infrastructure; Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Industry: Civil Engineering; Function: Building-Construction Inspection; Experience: Minimum 7 years; Job Type: Full-time.

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai

Salary: 10000-16000 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 - Roads and Infrastructure will provide day-to-day site supervision across civil and transportation works, helping the Resident Engineer and Assistant Resident Engineer maintain quality, safety, and contractual compliance. The position requires regular field inspections, close coordination with contractors, verification of survey information, monitoring of resources, and careful documentation from construction through testing, commissioning, and final handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Review applicable codes, standards, approved drawings, specifications, and contract documents before and during construction activities.
• Inspect civil, road, infrastructure, and subcontractor works to verify acceptable workmanship and compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance and confirm that site activities are carried out safely and in accordance with approved procedures.
• Check equipment settings, installation requirements, alignment, testing, and related technical conditions where applicable.
• Maintain familiarity with current drawings, specifications, safety requirements, and approved project revisions.
• Verify contractor compliance with contractual standards, specifications, inspection requirements, and quality procedures.
• Record daily contractor manpower, equipment deployment, materials, and relevant site resources.
• Carry out site inspections when required by the Resident Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer.
• Follow up daily with contractor representatives regarding progress, resources, health and safety, equipment, and outstanding site issues.
• Prepare daily reports covering completed works, work orders, material deliveries, inspections, and notable construction activities.
• Implement and track site instructions issued by the Resident Engineer and Assistant Resident Engineer.
• Apply project quality controls and approved QA-QC procedures throughout inspection activities.
• Perform site measurements and surveying checks for pipe alignments, levels, dimensions, and other civil works when requested.
• Coordinate with client representatives during formal site inspections in collaboration with the project supervision team.
• Assist with technical correspondence and site documentation required under the contract.
• Escalate site problems promptly and work with the Resident Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer to develop practical resolutions.
• Monitor testing, start-up, commissioning, and handover activities for completed works.
• Maintain accurate records of project milestones, materials tests, inspections, and executed works.
• Audit completed activities against contract documents, contractor submissions, and approved plans.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in infrastructure or road project inspection.
• At least 3 years of professional experience within the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of local construction practices, codes, authority requirements, and regulations.
• Practical experience reviewing contract documents, detailed drawings, specifications, and approved site procedures.
• Good understanding of civil inspection, quality assurance, and quality control processes.
• Experience performing site measurements, alignment checks, and surveying verification.
• Familiarity with roads, utilities, drainage, pipelines, and associated infrastructure works.
• Strong analytical ability for identifying construction issues and assessing compliance.
• Capable of maintaining detailed and accurate inspection records.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant project management software.
• Strong written communication and report preparation skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced site environment with multiple active construction fronts.
• Organized, detail-focused, and able to coordinate effectively with contractors, engineers, inspectors, and client representatives.

Skills Set

• Civil inspection
• Roadworks inspection
• Infrastructure inspection
• Construction supervision
• QA-QC
• Quality assurance
• Quality control
• Contract compliance
• Drawing review
• Specification review
• Site inspections
• Workmanship verification
• Material inspection
• Surveying checks
• Site measurements
• Pipe alignment checks
• Level verification
• Contractor coordination
• Daily reporting
• Resource monitoring
• Construction records
• Materials testing records
• Site instructions
• NCR follow-up
• Testing and commissioning
• Handover inspections
• Project milestone tracking
• UAE construction standards
• Construction safety monitoring
• Microsoft Office
• Project management software
• Technical correspondence
• Audit inspections
• Contract documentation
• Infrastructure project delivery

Why Join Us

This position offers practical exposure to major road and infrastructure works in Dubai, where experienced civil inspectors play a direct role in construction quality, safety, and successful project completion. The role provides continued development across site supervision, QA-QC, surveying verification, contractor coordination, and commissioning activities while strengthening experience within the UAE 's active transportation and infrastructure sector.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting organization providing engineering, design, planning, construction supervision, environmental, and program management services. Its transportation teams support major road, utility, and civil infrastructure projects through structured inspection, technical coordination, quality management, and professional project delivery.