Civil Site Inspector - Infrastructure Projects

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Civil Site Inspector in Abu Dhabi, UAE to support infrastructure projects through continuous site inspection, quality monitoring, testing, and construction documentation.

Working under the Assistant Resident Engineer and Resident Engineer, the role covers roads, earthworks, utilities, drainage, public realm, retaining structures, pavements, and associated civil works while ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, contract requirements, authority regulations, and

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience as a Civil Inspector on major infrastructure projects.
• Experience with roads, utilities, drainage, earthworks, public realm, and associated civil infrastructure works.
• Experience with UAE authority specifications and inspection procedures is highly desirable.
• Testing, commissioning, and project handover experience is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction practices, QA/QC procedures, Inspection and Test Plans, and international construction standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, shop drawings, construction details, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction inspection documentation.
• Familiarity with document management systems such as Asite is an advantage.
• Strong inspection and observation skills with close attention to construction quality.
• Good communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project environment.
• Organized and proactive approach to quality, safety, documentation, and timely project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Inspect daily civil construction activities for compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor contractor workmanship and verify compliance with approved Method Statements and Inspection and Test Plans.
• Identify and report non-conforming works and monitor implementation of required corrective actions.
• Verify completed construction works before inspection approval.
• Report significant inspection findings to the Assistant Resident Engineer and Resident Engineer.
• Inspect roads, pavements, kerbs, footpaths, cycle tracks, earthworks, utility trenches, drainage systems, chambers, manholes, retaining structures, and public realm works.
• Verify construction setting out, dimensions, levels, lines, grades, compaction, and workmanship.
• Confirm that construction activities follow approved details and applicable authority requirements.
• Monitor interfaces between civil works, utilities, drainage, roads, and other infrastructure components.
• Witness field and laboratory testing for earthworks, concrete, asphalt, backfilling, and compaction.
• Verify that approved construction materials are used on site.
• Review Work Inspection Requests and Material Inspection Requests.
• Monitor implementation of relevant QA/QC procedures and inspection requirements.
• Ensure inspection and testing records are properly maintained and traceable.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Report unsafe practices and support implementation of corrective measures.
• Promote safe construction practices during site inspection activities.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and maintain accurate site records.
• Record construction progress, quality observations, non-conformances, and other relevant site issues.
• Support maintenance of as-built records and construction documentation.
• Maintain inspection evidence and records required for quality verification and project closeout.
• Participate in snagging and de-snagging activities.
• Support testing and commissioning inspections where applicable.
• Verify completion of construction works before handover.
• Assist with final inspection records and asset handover documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interpret engineering drawings

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Asite

Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) knowledge

QA/QC procedures knowledge

Job description

Civil Site Inspector - Infrastructure Projects

Job Snapshot

Role: Civil Site Inspector Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Building-Construction Inspection Experience: Minimum 8-10 years Job Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Position Overview AECOM is seeking a Civil Site Inspector in Abu Dhabi, UAE to support Civil Engineering infrastructure projects through continuous site inspection, quality monitoring, testing, and construction documentation. Working under the Assistant Resident Engineer and Resident Engineer, the role covers roads, earthworks, utilities, drainage, public realm, retaining structures, pavements, and associated civil works while ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, authority regulations, and quality standards.

Job Details

Country: UAE 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

Site Inspection and Supervision

• Inspect daily civil construction activities for compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor contractor workmanship and verify compliance with approved Method Statements and Inspection and Test Plans.
• Identify and report non-conforming works and monitor implementation of required corrective actions.
• Verify completed construction works before inspection approval.
• Report significant inspection findings to the Assistant Resident Engineer and Resident Engineer.

Civil Infrastructure Inspection

• Inspect roads, pavements, kerbs, footpaths, cycle tracks, earthworks, utility trenches, drainage systems, chambers, manholes, retaining structures, and public realm works.
• Verify construction setting out, dimensions, levels, lines, grades, compaction, and workmanship.
• Confirm that construction activities follow approved details and applicable authority requirements.
• Monitor interfaces between civil works, utilities, drainage, roads, and other infrastructure components.

Quality Assurance and Testing

• Witness field and laboratory testing for earthworks, concrete, asphalt, backfilling, and compaction.
• Verify that approved construction materials are used on site.
• Review Work Inspection Requests and Material Inspection Requests.
• Monitor implementation of relevant QA/QC procedures and inspection requirements.
• Ensure inspection and testing records are properly maintained and traceable.

HSE Compliance

• Monitor contractor compliance with approved health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Report unsafe practices and support implementation of corrective measures.
• Promote safe construction practices during site inspection activities.

Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare daily inspection reports and maintain accurate site records.
• Record construction progress, quality observations, non-conformances, and other relevant site issues.
• Support maintenance of as-built records and construction documentation.
• Maintain inspection evidence and records required for quality verification and project closeout.

Testing and Handover

• Participate in snagging and de-snagging activities.
• Support testing and commissioning inspections where applicable.
• Verify completion of construction works before handover.
• Assist with final inspection records and asset handover documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor 's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience as a Civil Inspector on major infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience with roads, utilities, drainage, earthworks, public realm, and associated civil infrastructure works.
• Experience with UAE authority specifications and inspection procedures is highly desirable.
• Testing, commissioning, and project handover experience is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction practices, QA/QC procedures, Inspection and Test Plans, and international construction standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, shop drawings, construction details, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction inspection documentation.
• Familiarity with document management systems such as Asite is an advantage.
• Strong inspection and observation skills with close attention to construction quality.
• Good communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project environment.
• Organized and proactive approach to quality, safety, documentation, and timely project delivery.

Infrastructure Inspection Scope

The Civil Site Inspector will provide field-level quality oversight across roads, pavements, earthworks, utilities, drainage networks, retaining structures, and public realm construction. The position requires consistent verification of workmanship, materials, setting out, dimensions, levels, compaction, and compliance with approved construction requirements. The role also supports the project through testing, inspection records, corrective-action monitoring, snagging, closeout, and handover, providing the Assistant Resident Engineer and Resident Engineer with accurate site information throughout construction.

Recruitment and Onboarding

Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. This requirement forms part of AECOM 's secure recruitment process.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Its teams support public- and private-sector clients throughout the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025 and has a global team of more than 50,000 professionals.