Inspector - Civil Dry Utilities

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

Job summary

AECOM in Dubai seeks a field QA Inspector to oversee dry utility installations on live infrastructure projects. You will verify compliance with approved drawings, supervise testing, and coordinate with electrical, telecom, and civil teams to ensure safety and quality.

The role requires meticulous documentation, identification of non-conformances, and timely reporting. On-site work with rigorous adherence to project standards will help deliver reliable, durable utilities for community-scale

Qualifications

• Inspect installation of dry utility networks as per approved IFC/shop drawings and specifications.
• Inspect MV/LV electrical ducts, telecom ducts, street lighting ducts, and cable routes.
• Check duct alignment, levels, depth, spacing, and clearances.
• Inspect duct banks, chambers, manholes, handholes, and utility crossings.
• Verify installation of cables, conduits, sleeves, marker tapes, warning tapes, and protection systems.
• Ensure proper separation and protection between dry utilities and other services.
• Check concrete encasement, reinforcement, formwork, and duct bank construction.

Responsibilities

• Inspect installation of dry utility networks as per approved IFC/shop drawings and specifications.
• Inspect MV/LV electrical ducts, telecom ducts, street lighting ducts, and cable routes.
• Check duct alignment, levels, depth, spacing, and clearances.
• Inspect duct banks, chambers, manholes, handholes, and utility crossings.
• Verify installation of cables, conduits, sleeves, marker tapes, warning tapes, and protection systems.
• Ensure proper separation and protection between dry utilities and other services.
• Check concrete encasement, reinforcement, formwork, and duct bank construction.
• Verify materials against approved MIRs and specifications.
• Witness and inspect duct mandrel tests, rope tests, continuity tests, insulation tests, and other applicable testing.
• Coordinate inspections with electrical, telecom, wet utilities, road, and civil works teams.
• Ensure utility installations comply with authority requirements and approved standards.
• Review and approve WIRs as per inspection requirements.
• Identify defective or non-compliant works and raise NCRs where required.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved method statements and ITPs.
• Verify utility coordinates and levels with the survey team.
• Inspect utility crossings and interfaces with existing and proposed infrastructure.
• Monitor protection of completed dry utility works during subsequent construction activities.
• Verify as-built information against actual site installation.
• Maintain inspection records, checklists, test reports, and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with the Consultant, Client, Contractor, and utility authorities for inspections and approvals.
• Support testing, commissioning, snagging, and final handover of dry utility works.

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Qualifications

• Inspect installation of dry utility networks as per approved IFC/shop drawings and specifications.
• Inspect MV/LV electrical ducts, telecom ducts, street lighting ducts, and cable routes.
• Check duct alignment, levels, depth, spacing, and clearances.
• Inspect duct banks, chambers, manholes, handholes, and utility crossings.
• Verify installation of cables, conduits, sleeves, marker tapes, warning tapes, and protection systems.
• Ensure proper separation and protection between dry utilities and other services.
• Check concrete encasement, reinforcement, formwork, and duct bank construction.
• Verify materials against approved Material Inspection Requests (MIRs) and specifications.
• Witness and inspect duct mandrel tests, rope tests, continuity tests, insulation tests, and other applicable testing.
• Coordinate inspections with electrical, telecom, wet utilities, road, and civil works teams.
• Ensure utility installations comply with authority requirements and approved standards.
• Review and approve Work Inspection Requests (WIRs) as per inspection requirements.
• Identify defective or non-compliant works and raise site observations/NCRs where required.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved method statements and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Verify utility coordinates and levels with the survey team.
• Inspect utility crossings and interfaces with existing and proposed infrastructure.
• Monitor protection of completed dry utility works during subsequent construction activities.
• Verify as-built information against actual site installation.
• Maintain inspection records, checklists, test reports, and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with the Consultant, Client, Contractor, and utility authorities for inspections and approvals.
• Support testing, commissioning, snagging, and final handover of dry utility works.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. 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.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10161012

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa

Career Area: Quality

Work Location Model: On-Site