Inspector Water

AECO; Al Ain; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced inspector in Al Ain, UAE, to oversee potable water distribution works. You will inspect installation of pipelines, valves, hydrants and associated structures, ensuring compliance with IFC/shop drawings, specs, method statements and ITPs.

Coordinate with the Survey Team, QA/QC, and Contractors while monitoring excavation, testing, and commissioning activities. UAE/GCC experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• 7+ years in infrastructure projects with water networks.
• Experience in potable water pipelines, valves, hydrants, and ties-ins.
• Proven QA/QC, ITPs and drawings understanding.
• UAE/GCC experience and TAQA Water familiarity preferred.
• Strong coordination with survey teams; good reporting and communication.

Responsibilities

• Inspect potable water pipeline installations and components.
• Monitor excavation, shoring, bedding, pipe laying and backfilling.
• Verify compliance with drawings, specs, ITPs and material approvals.
• Check alignment, levels and coordinates with Survey Team.
• Ensure only approved materials are used in permanent works.
• Witness pressure testing, flushing, disinfection and commissioning.
• Inspect valve/chamber installations for accessibility and workmanship.
• Report defects and track corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection records, checklists and photos.

Skills

Strong communication

Coordination

Reporting

HSE awareness

Site coordination

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

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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

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