Geotechnical Inspector – Abu Dhabi Marine & Infrastructure

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

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Geotechnical Inspector to support marine and infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on inspecting geotechnical activities, monitoring earthworks, and ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, and project requirements.

Responsibilities include witnessing field and lab testing, reviewing test reports, and coordinating with Surveyors and Engineers to resolve site issues.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in geotechnical inspection and construction activities.
• Experience in marine and infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Good knowledge of earthworks, excavation, backfilling, compaction, soil testing, reclamation, and ground improvement.
• Familiarity with relevant specifications, standards, and inspection procedures.
• UAE experience is preferred.
• Good communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect geotechnical and earthworks activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Monitor excavation, backfilling, compaction, grading, embankments, and ground improvement works.
• Inspect soil and fill materials to verify compliance with approved sources and specifications.
• Monitor marine reclamation, rockfill, and placement activities where applicable.
• Witness field and laboratory testing, including compaction, density, soil classification, and other required geotechnical tests.
• Check levels, grades, formation, and compaction of earthworks and prepared surfaces.
• Review inspection requests, material approvals, test reports, and relevant quality documentation.
• Monitor foundation preparation and verify ground conditions before construction proceeds.
• Identify non-conforming works and follow up on corrective actions.
• Coordinate with the Surveyor, Contractor, Geotechnical Engineer, and other site teams to resolve site issues.
• Maintain inspection records, photographs, test results, and daily reports.
• Support the project team in monitoring geotechnical works for marine and infrastructure construction.

Skills

Good communication

Reporting skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Geotechnical Inspector to support marine and infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on inspecting geotechnical activities, monitoring earthworks, and ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, and project requirements.

Responsibilities include witnessing field and lab testing, reviewing test reports, and coordinating with Surveyors and Engineers to resolve site issues.