Inspector Roads

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a senior on-site Inspector for road and infrastructure projects in the UAE. You will lead daily inspections of earthworks, pavement layers, and associated utilities, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, and ITPs.

The role requires a Diploma in Civil Engineering and a minimum of seven years of UAE/GCC road construction experience, with strong QA/QC and reporting skills. UAE-based on-site work with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering is required.
• Minimum 7 years in road and infrastructure construction projects.
• Experience inspecting earthworks, subgrade, roadbase, asphalt paving, kerbs and related road works.
• Strong knowledge of road construction QA/QC, ITPs, and material testing.

Responsibilities

• Inspect earthworks, excavation, subbase, roadbase and asphalt pavement works.
• Monitor kerbs, interlock paving, footpaths and cycle tracks construction.
• Verify compliance with IFC/shop drawings and project specifications.
• Witness compaction, density, levels, and asphalt temperature tests on site.
• Maintain daily inspection records, reports and site documentation.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Reporting

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED - AL AIN
• Business Line: Water
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: AE - Al Ain, UAE - Al Ain Square - S

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.

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect earthworks, excavation, filling, subgrade, capping, subbase, roadbase, and asphalt pavement works.
• Monitor construction of kerbs, interlock paving, footpaths, cycle tracks, road shoulders, medians, and associated road infrastructure.
• Verify compliance with approved IFC drawings, shop drawings, specifications, method statements, material approvals, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Witness and monitor field and laboratory testing activities, including compaction, density, levels, layer thickness, asphalt temperature, coring, and pavement performance testing.
• Verify road alignments, levels, gradients, crossfalls, and finished surface elevations in coordination with the Survey Team.
• Inspect asphalt paving operations, including surface preparation, prime and tack coat application, laying, compaction, joint construction, and finished surface quality.
• Ensure only approved materials are incorporated into the permanent works and report any defective materials or non-conforming workmanship.
• Raise inspection observations and promptly report non-conformances to the ARE/RE and QA/QC Team for corrective action.
• Maintain accurate daily inspection records, quality checklists, photographs, test reports, and site documentation.
• Coordinate with utility inspectors and other disciplines to ensure underground services, crossings, and utility works are completed and approved prior to the construction of road layers.
• Monitor interfaces between roads, stormwater drainage, wet utilities, dry utilities, street lighting, traffic systems, landscaping, and other infrastructure works.
• Ensure completed works are protected from damage caused by subsequent construction activities.
• Monitor Contractor compliance with approved traffic management plans, temporary traffic arrangements, and HSE requirements during construction activities.
• Support inspections conducted by the Client and relevant authorities and assist in resolving comments and closing outstanding issues.
• Participate in snagging, de-snagging, final inspections, as-built verification, testing, commissioning, and project handover activities.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inspection reports and provide updates on construction progress and quality compliance.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in road and infrastructure construction projects, including roadworks, pavement works, and associated infrastructure.
• Proven experience in the inspection of earthworks, subgrade, subbase, roadbase, asphalt paving, kerbs, interlock paving, footpaths, and related road construction activities.
• Strong knowledge of road construction specifications, QA/QC procedures, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and material testing requirements.
• Experience in witnessing and assessing compaction, density, asphalt, and pavement testing activities.
• Familiarity with surveying requirements, road geometry, levels, gradients, and crossfalls.
• UAE/GCC infrastructure project experience is preferred.
• Good understanding of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) requirements and traffic management during road construction works.
• Strong communication, reporting, and coordination skills.

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

• 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.