Civil Inspector - Wet Utilities

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a seasoned Construction Inspector to supervise wet utility projects in Dubai. You will ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, QA/QC, and safety standards on water, sewerage, stormwater, and irrigation systems.

Responsibilities include inspections, testing, daily reporting, and coordination with engineers, contractors, and authorities. The role requires 7+ years in construction supervision and 5+ years in wet utility projects, with familiarity of UAE authorities a plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction supervision and inspection experience.
• 5+ years in wet utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience in water, sewerage, stormwater, irrigation, and utility corridors.
• Experience with private developers, municipalities, or infrastructure authorities preferred.
• Familiarity with Dubai Municipality, DEWA, RTA and UAE utility authorities advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and supervise wet utility works per drawings, specs, QA/QC.
• Monitor excavation, pipe laying, backfilling, and manhole construction.
• Witness testing and commissioning activities (pressure, hydrostatic, CCTV).
• Review Inspection Requests and prepare daily site reports.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, authorities, and clients.
• Ensure as-built records and QA/QC compliance.

Skills

Construction supervision

Wet utility infra

Water/sewerage/stormwater/irrigation

Client liaison

UAE authorities knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Construction management systems

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

To inspect and monitor the construction of wet utility infrastructure works, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, quality standards, health and safety requirements, and developer/client requirements.

• Inspect and supervise wet utility works including water transmission and distribution networks, potable water pipelines, irrigation networks, stormwater drainage systems, foul sewer networks, pumping stations, and associated utility structures.
• Ensure all construction activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and relevant authority requirements.
• Monitor excavation, trenching, pipe laying, bedding, backfilling, manhole construction, chambers, thrust blocks, and utility crossings.
• Conduct inspections of pipe materials, fittings, valves, manholes, precast structures, and associated civil works.
• Witness and verify pressure testing, leakage testing, hydrostatic testing, CCTV inspections, flushing, disinfection, and commissioning activities.
• Review and process Inspection Requests (IRs) submitted by the contractor.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and maintain accurate records of site activities, inspections, tests, and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Verify compliance with approved quality control procedures and project QA/QC requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance and report deficiencies, non-conforming work, and safety concerns.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, Utility Engineers, Contractors, Authorities, and Client representatives.
• Ensure as-built records are maintained and installation levels, alignments, and coordinates comply with approved designs.
• Monitor traffic management, utility protection measures, and safe excavation practices.
• Support project handover activities and final inspections.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of construction supervision and inspection experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in wet utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience in water, sewerage, stormwater, irrigation, and utility corridor projects.
• Experience working with private developers, municipalities, or infrastructure authorities is preferred.
• Familiarity with Dubai Municipality, DEWA, RTA, and other UAE utility authority requirements is an advantage.

Additional Information

• Strong understanding of water, sewerage, stormwater, and irrigation networks.
• Knowledge of HDPE, DI, GRP, GRE, PVC, uPVC, and reinforced concrete pipelines.
• Familiarity with utility testing and commissioning procedures.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, utility profiles, and construction details.
• Experience in QA/QC documentation and inspection reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Office and construction management systems.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

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