Rail Tunnel Inspector - Construction

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 220,345 - 330,517; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a Rail Tunnel Inspector for a full-time position in Dubai, specializing in civil engineering for rail tunnel construction. The role involves detailed site inspections, monitoring contractor performance, and maintaining strict compliance with safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, 7-10 years of relevant inspection experience, and strong knowledge of rail standards.

This opportunity enhances your skills in major infrastructure projects and QA/QC systems in a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of construction inspection experience on major rail infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience inspecting tunnel works within rail, metro, and underground transit environments.
• Good knowledge of rail standards, QA/QC procedures, and HSE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed site inspections for rail tunnel works, including excavation and waterproofing.
• Monitor contractor performance and confirm compliance with project specifications.
• Maintain accurate daily site records covering labour, plant, and progress status.

Skills

Rail tunnel inspection

Tunnel construction

Metro infrastructure

Underground transit projects

QA/QC procedures

Education

Bachelor's or diploma in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Rail Tunnel Inspector - Construction

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Building-Construction Inspection

Job Type: Full‑Time

EEO statement: Gender: Any, Candidate Nationality: Any

Rail Tunnel Inspector – Construction in Dubai is a specialized Civil Engineering opportunity for an experienced inspection professional who can monitor rail tunnel works, verify construction quality and ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, railway standards, HSE procedures and contract requirements. The role is suited for a site-focused inspector with strong exposure to tunnel construction, metro infrastructure, underground transit, QA/QC procedures and rail safety environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed site inspections for rail tunnel works, including excavation, segmental lining, waterproofing, secondary lining, track bed works and related civil construction activities.
• Monitor contractor performance to confirm compliance with approved drawings, method statements, construction sequences, quality procedures and project specifications.
• Verify materials, workmanship, equipment installation, inspections, testing activities and construction outputs against contract requirements and rail industry standards.
• Ensure tunnel work areas follow railway‑specific safety requirements, including permits to work, safe access and egress, confined space controls and approved tunnel working procedures.
• Maintain accurate daily site records covering labour, plant, equipment, progress status, inspections, test results, site observations and non‑conformance reports.
• Report construction progress, quality concerns, safety observations and site non‑conformities to the Resident Engineer and Assistant Resident Engineer.
• Assist in checking tunnel alignment, levels, surveying records, dimensional accuracy and as‑built documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, client representatives, QA/QC teams, safety teams and technical specialists during inspections and site reviews.
• Witness testing, commissioning, handover inspections and close‑out activities while confirming that required documents are completed and submitted.
• Support the Resident Engineer and Assistant Resident Engineer in resolving site issues and following up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in safety inspections, audits, toolbox talks and site walks to support project HSE compliance.
• Review inspection requests, site documents, method statements, test records and quality documentation related to tunnel works.
• Monitor construction interfaces with associated civil works, track bed preparation, utility areas and rail systems installation where relevant.
• Track recurring defects, workmanship issues, construction delays and quality risks that may affect project delivery or handover readiness.
• Promote disciplined documentation and inspection practices to support QA/QC compliance, project controls and final completion records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or diploma in Civil Engineering, Railway Engineering or an equivalent related discipline.
• 7‑10 years of construction inspection experience on major rail infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience inspecting tunnel works within rail, metro, underground transit or large infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of tunnelling methods, segmental lining, waterproofing, secondary lining, track bed works, surveying checks and civil construction quality.
• Good knowledge of rail standards, QA/QC inspection procedures, HSE requirements and site safety practices in tunnel or live rail environments.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specifications, method statements, inspection test plans and technical documentation.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, engineers, client representatives and project supervision teams during site inspections.
• Strong reporting skills with the ability to maintain daily records, inspection notes, test logs, non‑conformance reports and close‑out documentation.
• Practical understanding of testing, commissioning, handover requirements and as‑built documentation for rail tunnel works.
• Detail‑oriented, safety‑conscious and able to identify construction issues before they affect quality, progress or compliance.
• Comfortable working in tunnel environments, underground construction zones and active infrastructure project sites.

Key Skills

• Rail tunnel inspection, tunnel construction, metro infrastructure, underground transit projects.
• Segmental lining, waterproofing inspection, secondary lining, track bed works.
• Excavation inspection, civil works inspection, building‑construction inspection, railway standards.
• QA/QC procedures, HSE compliance, tunnel safety procedures, permit to work systems, safe access and egress.
• Method statement compliance, inspection test plans, site records, daily progress reports, non‑conformance reports.
• Surveying checks, tunnel alignment, as‑built documentation, testing and commissioning, handover inspections.
• Contractor coordination, client coordination, corrective action follow‑up.

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to major transport infrastructure in Dubai, focusing on tunnel quality, rail safety and disciplined site inspection. The position provides exposure to complex underground works, specialist rail construction activities, multidisciplinary project teams and structured QA/QC systems within a global infrastructure consulting environment.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering planning, engineering, environment, transportation, water, buildings, program management and construction management services. In Dubai and across the Middle East, AECOM supports public and private sector clients with multidisciplinary expertise and sustainable infrastructure solutions from early planning through construction, commissioning and handover.