Civil Inspector - Stormwater and Microtunneling

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 to oversee stormwater and microtunneling works in Dubai. You will supervise site activities, verify quality, ensure compliance with authority standards, and coordinate testing, reporting, and documentation for underground drainage projects.

Ideal candidates have a civil engineering background, 7+ years in civil construction inspection, and strong familiarity with Dubai Municipality and RTA requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Diploma. Minimum 7 years' experience in civil construction supervision or inspection.
• Strong knowledge of stormwater, sewerage, irrigation, and underground utilities.
• Experience with microtunneling and pipeline installations; familiarity with Dubai/UAE standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of stormwater drainage, sewerage, irrigation, and microtunneling activities.
• Verify pipe alignments, gradients, invert levels, and chamber/manhole positions against design data.
• Check compliance with shop drawings, method statements, specs, and inspection plans.
• Record manpower, equipment, deliveries, progress, and quality observations.
• Prepare detailed daily inspection reports with observations and test results.
• Coordinate with contractors to resolve workmanship issues and ensure closeout of corrective actions.

Skills

Civil inspection

Stormwater drainage

Microtunneling

Sewerage networks

Irrigation networks

Underground utilities

Pipeline construction

Shaft construction

Manhole inspection

Chamber construction

Excavation inspection

Shoring works

Backfilling inspection

Reinforcement inspection

Concrete inspection

Waterproofing

Protective coating

Pipeline lining

Shop drawing review

Method statement review

RFI review

Inspection requests

Quality control

Quality assurance

NCR management

Survey verification

Invert level checking

Alignment and gradient verification

Dubai Municipality standards

RTA requirements

Materials testing

Testing and commissioning

As-built verification

Daily site reporting

Construction documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Civil Inspector - Stormwater and Microtunneling in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for an experienced site inspection professional with strong knowledge of stormwater drainage, sewerage, irrigation, underground utilities, and microtunneling construction. The role focuses on daily inspection, quality verification, authority compliance, testing coordination, and documentation to ensure civil works are completed according to approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and UAE construction standards.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Building-Construction Inspection

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 - Stormwater and Microtunneling will provide continuous site oversight for underground drainage and associated civil infrastructure works. The position supports the Resident Engineer and Assistant Resident Engineer by verifying construction quality, monitoring contractor activities, documenting inspection findings, and ensuring that pipelines, shafts, chambers, manholes, culverts, outfalls, and related structures comply with project requirements and applicable authority standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of stormwater drainage, sewerage, irrigation, and microtunneling construction activities.
• Monitor excavation, shoring, dewatering interfaces, backfilling, shaft construction, microtunneling drives, reinforcement, concrete placement, waterproofing, and finishing works.
• Verify pipe alignments, gradients, invert levels, chamber positions, manhole levels, and structural tolerances against approved design information.
• Check construction activities for compliance with approved shop drawings, method statements, specifications, inspection plans, and quality procedures.
• Ensure civil works meet applicable Dubai Municipality, RTA, and other relevant authority requirements.
• Inspect reinforcement, formwork, concrete, curing, protective coating, lining, and waterproofing before subsequent works proceed.
• Record site manpower, equipment deployment, material deliveries, work progress, and significant construction activities.
• Prepare detailed daily inspection reports covering observations, test results, progress, quality concerns, and safety-related findings.
• Support survey verification for pipeline routes, shafts, chambers, structural dimensions, and finished levels.
• Coordinate with contractors to resolve workmanship issues and verify completion of corrective actions.
• Assist the Resident Engineer and Assistant Resident Engineer with site instructions and follow up contractor responses through closure.
• Review civil-related RFIs, method statements, inspection requests, and variance submissions as assigned.
• Monitor testing and commissioning activities for stormwater networks and associated infrastructure.
• Participate in inspections with client representatives, contractors, consultants, and authority personnel.
• Document inspection findings and ensure outstanding technical or quality issues are formally tracked.
• Maintain organized records of NCRs, inspections, laboratory results, material approvals, test reports, as-built information, and completed works.
• Verify that completed installations are ready for testing, commissioning, handover, and final acceptance.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in civil construction supervision or inspection.
• At least 5 years of relevant UAE experience is mandatory.
• Practical background in stormwater, sewerage, irrigation, underground utility, and miscellaneous civil works.
• Strong exposure to microtunneling, pipeline installation, shafts, chambers, manholes, and associated reinforced concrete structures.
• Good understanding of UAE construction regulations, authority requirements, and quality control practices.
• Ability to interpret contract documents, civil drawings, shop drawings, method statements, and project specifications.
• Experienced in conducting inspections and documenting non-compliant workmanship or materials.
• Familiarity with inspection and test plans, material testing procedures, NCR management, and corrective action follow-up.
• Competent in coordinating with engineers, surveyors, contractors, laboratory teams, and authority inspectors.
• Strong attention to construction tolerances, elevations, gradients, dimensions, and workmanship standards.
• Capable of maintaining accurate site records in a demanding infrastructure construction environment.

Skills Set

• Civil inspection
• Stormwater drainage
• Microtunneling
• Sewerage networks
• Irrigation networks
• Underground utilities
• Pipeline construction
• Shaft construction
• Manhole inspection
• Chamber construction
• Excavation inspection
• Shoring works
• Backfilling inspection
• Reinforcement inspection
• Concrete inspection
• Waterproofing
• Protective coating
• Pipeline lining
• Shop drawing review
• Method statement review
• RFI review
• Inspection requests
• Quality control
• Quality assurance
• NCR management
• Corrective action verification
• Survey verification
• Invert level checking
• Alignment and gradient verification
• Dubai Municipality standards
• RTA requirements
• Materials testing
• Testing and commissioning
• As-built verification
• Daily site reporting
• Construction documentation

Why Join Us

This role provides substantial exposure to technically demanding underground infrastructure works that are essential to Dubai 's long-term drainage and urban development network. The position offers experienced inspectors the opportunity to deepen their expertise in microtunneling, stormwater systems, authority compliance, and complex civil construction while working alongside multidisciplinary engineering and supervision teams. Continued infrastructure investment in the region also supports strong demand for professionals with specialized underground utility and inspection experience.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting organization providing engineering, design, planning, environmental, construction supervision, and program management services. Its teams support major transportation, water, drainage, buildings, and urban infrastructure projects, combining technical expertise with structured quality and construction oversight throughout project delivery.