Inspector Water

TALENTMATE; Al Ain; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Civil Infrastructure Inspector to join our Abu Dhabi team. You will inspect potable water pipelines, valves, chambers, hydrants, and service connections, ensuring compliance with IFC/shop drawings, specifications, ITPs, and QA/QC standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Diploma in Civil Engineering with at least 7 years in water distribution projects in UAE/GCC, strong communication and coordination skills, and familiarity with TAQA Water standards and safety

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in infrastructure projects, especially potable water distribution.
• Experience with drawings, specs, ITPs, QA/QC procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect potable water pipelines, valves, chambers, hydrants and related works.
• Monitor excavation, pipe laying, backfilling and reinstatement works.
• Verify compliance with IFC/shop drawings, specifications and ITPs.
• Coordinate with Survey Team on alignment, levels and clearances.
• Witness pressure testing, flushing, disinfection and commissioning.
• Maintain inspection records, checklists, photos and test results.
• Coordinate with ARE/RE, Contractor, QA/QC and other inspectors.
• Monitor interfaces with sewerage, stormwater and utilities.
• Ensure adherence to HSE requirements during excavation and confined spaces.
• Support TAQA Water inspections and final handover.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Coordination with survey teams

Reporting and QA/QC

Knowledge of water infra standards

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect installation of potable water pipelines, valves, fittings, chambers, hydrants, service connections, thrust blocks, tie-ins, and associated structures.
• Monitor excavation, shoring, dewatering, bedding, pipe laying, jointing, surround, backfilling, compaction, and reinstatement works.
• Verify compliance with approved IFC/shop drawings, specifications, method statements, material approvals, and ITPs.
• Check pipeline alignment, levels, coordinates, cover, clearances, and connection details in coordination with the Survey Team.
• Ensure only approved pipes, fittings, valves, and other materials are incorporated into the permanent works.
• Witness pressure testing, flushing, disinfection, water-quality testing, and other required testing and commissioning activities.
• Inspect valve and chamber installations and verify accessibility, levels, identification, and workmanship.
• Report defective or non-conforming works and monitor completion of corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, checklists, photographs, test results, and daily site records.
• Coordinate with the ARE/RE, Contractor, QA/QC Team, Material Engineer, Surveyor, and other discipline inspectors.
• Monitor interfaces and clearances with sewerage, stormwater, irrigation, roads, and dry utility networks.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, particularly for excavations, lifting operations, pressure testing, tie-ins, and confined-space activities.
• Support TAQA Water/authority inspections, shutdown and tie-in activities, snagging, de-snagging, as-built verification, and final handover.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in infrastructure projects, with significant experience in the construction and inspection of potable water distribution networks.
• Proven experience in potable water pipelines, valves, fittings, chambers, hydrants, service connections, thrust blocks, and tie-in works.
• Experience in witnessing and coordinating pressure testing, flushing, disinfection, water quality testing, and commissioning activities.
• Strong knowledge of approved drawings, specifications, QA/QC procedures, ITPs, and construction standards for water infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating with survey teams and verifying pipeline alignments, levels, clearances, and utility interfaces.
• UAE/GCC experience and familiarity with TAQA Water standards and authority requirements are preferred.
• Good understanding of HSE requirements related to excavation works, pressure testing, lifting activities, and confined-space operations.
• Strong communication, reporting, and coordination skills.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take