Site Inspector Civil (Utilities & Horizontal Direction Drilling)

Surbana Jurong; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Site Inspector (Civil) to supervise utility installations and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) projects across Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 10 years' experience with utility installations in Dubai, including at least 5 years overseeing HDD works. Strong technical expertise in Dubai’s utility networks and the ability to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in utilities installation within Dubai.
• Minimum 5 years supervision of HDD works.
• Familiarity with NOC procedures, site documentation, and Dubai authority standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct day‑to‑day site inspections for HDD and utilities works.
• Monitor contractor activities for quality, compliance, and safety.
• Identify existing utilities and verify safe excavation practices.

Skills

Strong technical understanding of Dubai’s utility networks

Observation skills

Reporting skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Job description

• Global consultancy with 16,500+ experts, delivering integrated design, engineering, and program management solutions across 40+ countries.
• Lead high-impact landscape and public realm projects across the UAE and GCC, delivering sustainable and climate-responsive environments.
• Mentor and guide a talented team of designers, driving creative excellence and multidisciplinary collaboration.

About SJ

Surbana Jurong (SJ Group) is a global urban, infrastructure, and engineering consultancy with 16,500+ employees in 40+ countries. Our Middle East studios deliver transformative projects across landscape architecture, buildings & cities, infrastructure, and environmental planning.

Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in Surbana Jurong and its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA and SMEC, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future.

About the Role

We are inviting Expressions of Interest for a Site Inspector (Civil) to supervise the installation of utilities and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) works across Dubai. The position requires hands‑on field experience, strong awareness of existing underground utilities, and the capability to identify utilities during site inspections. You will ensure contractors adhere to method statements, quality standards, and safety requirements while supporting coordination with service authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct day‑to‑day site inspections for HDD and utilities works.
• Monitor contractor activities for quality, compliance, and safety.
• Identify existing utilities and verify safe excavation practices.
• Assist in coordinating site requirements with service authorities.
• Verify method statements, drawings, and inspection/test plans.
• Maintain accurate site records, reports, and inspection logs.
• Highlight non‑conformances and follow up corrective actions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Civil Engineering (mandatory).
• Minimum 10 years experience in utilities installation within Dubai.
• Minimum 5 years supervision of HDD works.
• Strong technical understanding of Dubai’s utility networks and ability to identify utilities on‑site.
• Familiarity with NOC procedures, site documentation, and Dubai authority standards.
• Strong observation, reporting, and communication skills.

Why Join SJ

Join a global, multidisciplinary consultancy shaping sustainable, people‑centric environments across 40+ countries. Work with world‑class teams and lead impactful landscape design across the region.

All recruitment activities are managed by our Talent Acquisition team.

Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!