Inspector Utilities

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced utilities inspection and site supervision professional for on-site civil works in the UAE, with emphasis on rail project familiarity. You will oversee installation activities for stormwater, sewerage, water, irrigation, telecom, and electrical ducts, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, and standards.

Applicants should have a minimum of seven years' experience in utilities infrastructure or rail projects in the UAE, with strong documentation and coordination

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent professional qualification (HND/Diploma acceptable).
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in utilities infrastructure or rail projects.
• Proven UAE-based rail project experience and knowledge of local standards.
• Proficiency reading interpreting and enforcing compliance with drawings specs and contracts.
• Experience preparing inspection logs test reports and site documentation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and monitor all civil utilities works on site for compliance with drawings specifications and standards.
• Supervise installation activities for utilities including stormwater drainage sewerage potable water irrigation telecom and electrical ducts.
• Verify line level pipe bedding backfilling and trench works before proceeding.
• Ensure materials delivered to site meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Conduct inspections for excavation pipe laying manholes and crossings.
• Monitor progress and review method statements and schedules.
• Coordinate with surveyors and contractors for correct alignment and elevations.
• Raise NCRs and site observations for deviations from specs or drawings.
• Witness testing activities including hydrostatic and CCTV where applicable.
• Ensure proper implementation of shop drawings and IFC drawings during construction.
• Monitor HSE compliance during utility installation activities.
• Coordinate with authorities and consultants for inspections and clearance requirements.
• Maintain daily inspection records and quality documentation for utilities works.
• Verify reinstatement works for roads pavements and affected areas after installation.
• Attend progress meetings and coordination meetings with contractors and stakeholders.
• Review as-built drawings and verify completed utility works before handover.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure workmanship meets project quality.

Skills

Reading drawings

Contract compliance

Coordination skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

HND/Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

Construction management software

Digital record-keeping

Job description

• Inspect and monitor all civil utilities works on site to ensure compliance with approved drawings specifications project requirements and authority standards.
• Supervise installation activities related to utilities such as stormwater drainage sewerage potable water irrigation telecom electrical duct banks and utility corridors.
• Verify line and level pipe bedding backfilling compaction and trench works before proceeding with subsequent activities.
• Ensure materials delivered to site are approved and comply with project specifications and quality standards.
• Conduct inspections for excavation pipe laying manholes chambers thrust blocks and utility crossings.
• Review and monitor contractors work progress in accordance with approved method statements and construction schedules.
• Coordinate with surveyors and contractors to ensure utilities are installed at correct alignment and elevations.
• Raise NCRs site observations and non-conformance reports for any deviations from specifications or approved drawings.
• Witness testing activities including hydrostatic tests pressure tests leakage tests compaction tests and CCTV inspections where applicable.
• Ensure proper implementation of approved shop drawings and IFC drawings during construction activities.
• Monitor health safety and environmental compliance during utility installation activities.
• Coordinate with utility authorities and consultants for inspections approvals and clearance requirements.
• Maintain daily inspection records site diaries and quality documentation related to utilities works.
• Verify reinstatement works for roads pavements and affected areas after utility installation.
• Attend progress meetings technical discussions and coordination meetings with contractors and stakeholders.
• Ensure all WIRs (Work Inspection Requests) are inspected and closed within the required timeframe.
• Review as-built drawings and verify completed utility works before handover.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure workmanship meets project quality requirements.
• Support the Resident Engineer and Civil Engineer in resolving site technical issues and construction conflicts.
• Ensure utility works comply with relevant authority requirements.
• Prepare snag lists and verify closure of defects prior to project completion and handover

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent professional qualification (HND/Diploma in Civil Engineering acceptable)
• Minimum 7years of professional experience in utilities infrastructure or rail projects
• Proven experience on UAE-based rail projects with knowledge of local construction standards and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in reading interpreting and enforcing compliance with technical drawings specifications and contract documents
• Experience preparing and maintaining inspection logs test reports and site documentation in accordance with contract procedures
• Familiarity with Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR) and Site Observation Report (SOR) procedures
• Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) certification or demonstrated commitment to HSE best practices
• Proficiency with construction management software and digital record-keeping platforms
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills with proven ability to liaise with contractors consultants and utility authorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with ability to resolve technical issues independently
• Meticulous attention to detail with proven track record of maintaining accurate site records and ensuring specification compliance

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

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Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Contract