Inspector - Civil

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an Inspector (Civil) to supervise water distribution works in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. You will support Resident Engineers, inspect installation works, verify drawings and specs, and ensure QA/QC and safety on site.

The role requires a civil/mechanical engineering degree, 2+ years of site inspection experience, and fluency in English. Field work includes six-day weeks as needed and active participation in tests and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum Engineering Degree (BE or BSc) in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant site inspection experience, with a preference for consultancy experience in a similar scope of work.
• Sound knowledge of water network systems and associated civil works.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting drawings, specifications and inspection and test plans.
• Experience with trenching, excavation, shoring and backfilling processes.
• Good knowledge of HSE requirements associated with safe work practices, including confined space, excavation, lifting and working at height.
• Familiarity with Client specifications and related international standards, and with the relevant OSHAD Codes of Practice.
• Good communication, coordination and reporting skills.
• Fluent English reading and writing.
• Available on a full-time basis and prepared to work a six-day week at site as required under the Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Resident and Assistant Resident Engineers to supervise works per contract documents.
• Carry out day-to-day site inspection of Contractor works and coordinate with engineers.
• Inspect water network installation works including excavation, piping, chambers, valves, hydrants and backfilling.
• Verify works comply with approved drawings, specs, and test plans.
• Attend and witness field and laboratory tests (pressure testing, disinfection, quality sampling).
• Maintain daily field logs, inspection records and site observations.
• Raise inspection requests and support non-conformance reports.
• Monitor protection of existing utilities during construction.
• Promote QA/QC and HSE at site and participate in safety walkthroughs.

Skills

Site inspection

QA/QC

HSE compliance

Communication

Reading drawings

Water networks knowledge

Reporting

Education

Engineering degree (BE/BSc) Civil/Mechanical

Job description

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Inspector - Civil

Abu Dhabi / Al Dhafra / Al Ain, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Inspector (Civil) to join our team!

The Inspector supports the Resident and Assistant Resident Engineers in the day-to-day site supervision of water distribution network construction works for a major utility client in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, ensuring works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, standards and regulations.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Collaborate and co-operate with the Resident and Assistant Resident Engineers to supervise the works so that they are performed in proper sequence and to the required quality as per the contract documents.
• Perform site supervision activities and carry out day-to-day site inspection of Contractor works, flag deviations, and coordinate with the Assistant Resident Engineers.
• Inspect water network installation works, including excavation, bedding, pipe laying, thrust restraint, chambers, valves, fire hydrants, air valves, fittings, connections, backfilling and reinstatement.
• Verify that works comply with approved drawings, specifications, inspection and test plans and industry standards, ensuring proper alignment, levels and gradients.
• Attend and witness field and laboratory tests, including pressure testing, flushing, disinfection, water quality sampling and compaction testing.
• Inspect delivered materials at site to confirm freedom from damage and compliance with contractual requirements before incorporation into the works.
• Monitor and report on the progress of work to the Assistant Resident Engineers, and proactively communicate deviations and findings.
• Maintain accurate daily field logs, inspection records, photographic records and site observations.
• Raise inspection requests and site observations, and support the raising of non-conformance reports where required.
• Monitor protection of existing utilities and assets during construction activities.
• Maintain proper QA / QC and HSE conditions at site in line with the requirements of the Consultant's and Contractor's HSEQ plans.
• Maintain a visible presence at the workplace, and actively participate in worksite HSE walkthroughs, inspections, safety interventions and audits at planned intervals.
• Promote HSE reporting proactively and empower employees to express their concerns about unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
• Support snagging, de-snagging and final inspections on completion of works.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Minimum Engineering Degree (BE or BSc) in Civil or Mechanical Engineering. The degree shall be certified by the Ministry of Higher Education.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant site inspection experience, with a preference for consultancy experience in a similar scope of work.
• Sound knowledge of water network systems and associated civil works.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting drawings, specifications and inspection and test plans.
• Experience with trenching, excavation, shoring and backfilling processes.
• Good knowledge of HSE requirements associated with safe work practices, including confined space, excavation, lifting and working at height.
• Familiarity with Client specifications and related international standards, and with the relevant OSHAD Codes of Practice.
• Good communication, coordination and reporting skills.
• Fluent English reading and writing.
• Available on a full-time basis and prepared to work a six-day week at site as required under the Agreement.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Previous experience on TAQA Distribution (ADDC / AADC) or equivalent water distribution utility projects in Abu Dhabi or Al Ain is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with TAQA Distribution specifications, inspection and test plans and documentation requirements.
• Familiarity with the TAQA 12 Essential Rules and the Client's permit-to-work procedure.
• Experience inspecting service connections, bulk connections and network relocation works.
• Experience covering multiple concurrent worksites within a daily inspection route.
• Holds a valid UAE driver's licence.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!