Roads Inspector - Civil Infrastructure Construction

AECOM Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Programs

Retirement Savings

Job summary

A Roads Inspector with AECOM will support construction supervision and quality inspections on a major Abu Dhabi infrastructure project. Responsibilities include witnessing testing, verifying road levels and alignments, and coordinating with the QA/QC team to ensure compliance with drawings, specs, ITPs, and authority standards.

The role focuses on earthworks, pavement layers, asphalt works, kerbs, footpaths, cycle tracks, and related road elements, with emphasis on accurate inspection records

Qualifications

• No formal mandatories specified in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect earthworks, excavation, filling, and ground preparation to ensure conformance with project requirements.
• Verify subgrade, capping, subbase, and roadbase layer construction.
• Inspect asphalt pavement works and associated road construction activities.
• Check construction quality and report deviations from approved requirements.
• Monitor finished levels and surface conditions against project requirements.
• Maintain accurate daily site inspection records and relevant checklists.

Job description

Roads Inspector - Civil Infrastructure Construction Job Snapshot

Roads Inspector - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Building-Construction Inspection - Experience: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking a Roads Inspector to support construction supervision and quality inspections on a large-scale infrastructure development in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role involves monitoring road construction activities to ensure compliance with approved engineering drawings, technical specifications, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality requirements, and applicable authority standards. The successful candidate will inspect earthworks, pavement layers, asphalt works, kerbs, footpaths, cycle tracks, and associated road infrastructure.

Responsibilities also include witnessing construction material testing, verifying road levels and alignments, identifying non-conforming works, and maintaining accurate site inspection records. Working closely with the Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE), Resident Engineer (RE), QA/QC team, surveyors, contractors, and other discipline inspectors, the Roads Inspector will help maintain construction quality throughout project execution, final inspections, and handover.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Building-Construction Inspection
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Responsibilities

Earthworks and Pavement Construction

• Conduct daily inspections of road construction activities against approved project requirements.
• Inspect earthworks, excavation, filling, and ground preparation activities.
• Monitor the construction of subgrade, capping, subbase, and roadbase layers.
• Verify pavement layer construction in accordance with approved drawings and technical specifications.
• Inspect asphalt pavement works and associated road construction activities.
• Check construction quality and report deviations from approved requirements.
• Monitor the condition of completed works and identify areas requiring corrective action.

Asphalt Paving and Surface Quality

• Inspect asphalt paving operations throughout the construction process.
• Verify surface preparation before asphalt application.
• Monitor prime coat and tack coat application in accordance with approved procedures.
• Inspect asphalt laying, joint preparation, and compaction activities.
• Check asphalt temperature and relevant paving quality requirements.
• Review finished pavement surfaces for compliance with approved specifications.
• Identify defective workmanship or non-conforming pavement conditions.
• Coordinate with the construction supervision team regarding required corrective measures.

Road Infrastructure and Finishing Works

• Inspect kerbs, interlock paving, footpaths, and cycle tracks.
• Monitor the construction of road shoulders, medians, and associated road elements.
• Verify that completed works comply with approved construction details.
• Check finished levels and surface conditions against project requirements.
• Coordinate inspections of road works affected by adjacent infrastructure activities.
• Monitor the protection of completed road elements from damage during subsequent construction.

Drawings, Specifications and Technical Compliance

• Review relevant Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings and approved shop drawings.
• Verify construction activities against applicable technical specifications.
• Monitor compliance with approved method statements and Inspection and Test Plans.
• Check that construction materials correspond to approved material submissions.
• Identify discrepancies between approved documentation and actual site conditions.
• Report non-compliant construction activities to the ARE, RE, and QA/QC team.
• Support verification of corrective works following inspection observations.

Field Testing and Quality Verification

• Witness relevant field and laboratory testing associated with road construction.
• Monitor compaction and density testing for earthworks and pavement layers.
• Verify construction levels, pavement thickness, and related measurements.
• Witness asphalt temperature checks, coring, and pavement testing activities.
• Review available test results against applicable project requirements.
• Record testing observations and communicate identified concerns.
• Coordinate with relevant personnel when additional testing or verification is required.

Survey Coordination and Geometric Verification

• Coordinate with the Survey Team to verify road construction measurements.
• Check road alignments, levels, gradients, slopes, and crossfalls.
• Verify finished elevations against approved drawings.
• Monitor geometric compliance during pavement construction and finishing activities.
• Identify discrepancies in road levels or alignment requiring engineering review.
• Support the verification of completed works through survey information and site inspections.

Materials and Workmanship Control

• Verify that only approved materials are incorporated into permanent road works.
• Inspect construction workmanship for compliance with specified quality requirements.
• Identify defective, unsuitable, or non-conforming materials.
• Report material and workmanship deficiencies to the relevant engineering and QA/QC personnel.
• Monitor corrective actions relating to identified construction defects.
• Support consistent application of approved construction quality procedures.

Utilities and Infrastructure Interface Coordination

• Coordinate with utility inspectors and other engineering disciplines before road layer construction.
• Verify that underground services and utility crossings have been completed and approved before commencing affected road works.
• Monitor interfaces between road construction and stormwater drainage systems.
• Coordinate inspections involving utilities, street lighting, landscaping, and associated infrastructure.
• Identify construction conflicts or incomplete interface works.
• Communicate outstanding matters to the responsible project personnel.
• Support effective sequencing of road works with adjacent infrastructure activities.

Inspection Reporting and Quality Documentation

• Maintain accurate daily site inspection records.
• Prepare inspection checklists, site observations, and relevant construction reports.
• Record photographic evidence of inspected works where required.
• Maintain supporting documentation for field testing and construction quality verification.
• Report non-conforming works promptly to the ARE, RE, and QA/QC team.
• Assist in tracking inspection observations and outstanding corrective works.
• Provide accurate inspection information to support project quality records.

Traffic Management and Site Safety

• Monitor contractor compliance with approved traffic management arrangements during road construction.
• Observe construction activities for compliance with applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Identify site conditions or practices that may conflict with approved HSE procedures.
• Communicate relevant safety observations to responsible site personnel.
• Support safe coordination of construction activities within active road work areas.
• Maintain awareness of traffic management requirements affecting inspection activities.

Client Inspections and Project Handover

• Support inspections involving the Client and relevant authorities.
• Assist in addressing inspection comments and outstanding construction works.
• Participate in snagging and de-snagging activities.
• Verify corrective works following identified defects or inspection observations.
• Support final road construction inspections.
• Assist with verification of as-built information against completed works.
• Participate in project closeout and handover inspection activities.
• Maintain relevant inspection documentation for final project records.

Technical Knowledge and Capabilities

• Inspect earthworks, excavation, filling, and pavement layer construction.
• Assess subgrade, capping, subbase, roadbase, and asphalt works.
• Inspect kerbs, paving, footpaths, cycle tracks, shoulders, and medians.
• Interpret approved IFC drawings, shop drawings, and technical specifications.
• Apply relevant Inspection and Test Plans and approved method statements.
• Witness compaction, density, thickness, asphalt temperature, coring, and pavement tests.
• Verify road levels, slopes, crossfalls, alignments, and finished elevations.
• Identify non-conforming materials and construction workmanship.
• Coordinate road inspections with surveyors and utility inspection teams.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, checklists, photographs, and test records.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved traffic management and HSE requirements.
• Support snagging, final inspections, as-built verification, and project handover.

Professional Competencies

• Strong attention to construction quality and inspection accuracy.
• Ability to identify discrepancies between approved drawings and completed works.
• Effective communication with contractors, engineers, and inspection teams.
• Organized management of inspection records and supporting documentation.
• Ability to coordinate inspections across multiple construction activities.
• Sound judgment when reporting non-conforming works.
• Commitment to project quality, safety, and technical compliance.
• Ability to support construction supervision throughout project delivery.

Education and Experience

The source job description does not specify a mandatory academic qualification, professional certification, or minimum number of years of experience. The position involves practical inspection and construction supervision responsibilities covering earthworks, road pavement construction, asphalt works, associated infrastructure, quality testing, and project handover.

Recruitment and Onboarding

AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activity seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Employee Benefits and Professional Development

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and applicable leave arrangements.
• Employee assistance programs and well-being resources.
• Business travel insurance and service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings arrangements and employee stock purchase plan participation.
• Voluntary benefits and other employee programs.
• Flexible work options where applicable.

AECOM also provides professional training and development programs designed to strengthen technical expertise, professional capabilities, and career progression.

Job Reference

Job Reference: J10160506 Business Line: Water Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa Career Area: Quality

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services. The company works with public- and private-sector clients across transportation, buildings, water, energy, and environmental infrastructure. Its multidisciplinary teams develop sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle. With more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, AECOM brings together engineers, planners, designers, scientists, digital innovators, construction managers, and other specialists delivering infrastructure projects. AECOM is a Fortune 500 company that reported revenue of $16.1billion in fiscal year 2025. The organization supports professional development, collaboration, and equal employment opportunities.

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