Tunnels Inspector - Precast Segments

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an experienced Tunnels Inspector - Precast Segments in Dubai and Sharjah, UAE. The role involves supervising precast tunnel segment production, inspecting from reinforcement to curing, and ensuring compliance with drawings and specs.

You will coordinate with contractors, engineers, and QA teams to prevent defects and support project delivery. The ideal candidate has at least eight years in civil construction supervision, with emphasis on tunnel segments or precast production,

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting precast tunnel segments in a yard environment.
• Strong understanding of reinforcement, formwork, concrete mixes, curing, finishing, and testing.
• Ability to interpret inspection plans, shop drawings and related reports.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the manufacture of precast tunnel segments against drawings and specs.
• Monitor reinforcement placement, formwork, embedded items, pouring, curing, and finishing.
• Ensure materials, workmanship, equipment, and methods meet project requirements.
• Review method statements, ITPs, material approvals, and contractor submissions.
• Witness concrete sampling and quality tests; verify strength and durability criteria.
• Track curing schedules, temperatures, and protection methods.
• Check for cracks, defects, dimensional deviations, and edge damage.
• Maintain traceability and accurate records throughout production and storage.
• Coordinate with QC teams and implement approved procedures.
• Record non-conforming work and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Support factory acceptance tests and additional inspections as needed.
• Assist with reviewing precast shop drawings and technical submissions.
• Liaise with engineers and stakeholders to resolve production concerns.
• Maintain production logs and progress documentation.
• Prepare daily/weekly reports on output, quality, and safety.

Skills

Precast tunnel segment inspection

Precast yard supervision

Reinforcement checks

Formwork checks

Concrete pouring inspection

Concrete curing monitoring

Segment dimensional verification

Concrete defect identification

Inspection & test plan review

Material approval assessment

Quality-control documentation

Non-conformance reporting

Corrective-action monitoring

Factory acceptance testing

Segment traceability management

Shop drawing interpretation

Safe lifting & storage inspection

As-built document verification

Production progress reporting

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Role: Tunnels Inspector - Precast Segments

Location: Dubai and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Building-Construction Inspection

Experience: Minimum 8 years

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: AED 10000-16000 per month

Parsons is hiring a Tunnels Inspector - Precast Segments in Dubai and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, to oversee specialist production activities supporting major Civil Engineering projects. The role will inspect precast tunnel segments from reinforcement and casting through curing, finishing, storage, and transportation.

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai and Sharjah

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Building-Construction Inspection

Salary: AED 10000-16000 per month

Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai and Sharjah; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context:

Tunnel performance depends heavily on the dimensional accuracy, strength, durability, and traceability of every precast segment. Based in the production yard, the inspector will provide continuous quality surveillance and coordinate with contractors, engineers, and testing teams to prevent defective units from progressing to installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect the manufacture of precast tunnel segments against approved shop drawings and technical specifications.
• Monitor reinforcement placement, formwork preparation, embedded items, concrete pouring, curing, demoulding, and finishing.
• Confirm that materials, workmanship, equipment, and production methods meet approved project requirements.
• Review method statements, inspection and test plans, material approvals, and related contractor submissions.
• Witness concrete sampling, dimensional checks, material tests, and other required quality activities.
• Verify concrete mix information and confirm compliance with specified strength and durability criteria.
• Monitor curing schedules, temperatures, durations, and protection methods.
• Examine completed segments for cracks, honeycombing, dimensional deviations, surface defects, and damaged edges.
• Ensure each segment remains correctly identified and traceable throughout production and storage.
• Check lifting, handling, stacking, storage, and transportation arrangements to prevent damage.
• Coordinate with the contractor's quality-control team and confirm implementation of approved procedures.
• Record non-conforming work and monitor corrective actions through satisfactory closure.
• Participate in factory acceptance tests and additional quality inspections when required.
• Assist with reviewing precast-related shop drawings and technical submissions.
• Liaise with the Resident Engineer and project stakeholders to resolve production concerns.
• Maintain inspection records, test results, production logs, and progress documentation.
• Prepare daily and weekly reports covering output, quality findings, corrective actions, and safety observations.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of as-built records for manufactured tunnel segments.
• Observe health and safety compliance throughout the precast yard and report unsafe conditions.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a diploma or bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related discipline from an accredited institution. At least eight years of construction supervision experience is required, including three years focused on tunnel segments or comparable precast production. A thorough understanding of reinforcement, formwork systems, concrete mix designs, casting, curing, finishing, and material testing is essential. Applicants must also understand quality assurance and quality control procedures and be able to interpret inspection plans, specifications, shop drawings, and technical reports. Experience on metro rail, major tunnelling, or other large infrastructure projects is highly desirable. Previous work in the United Arab Emirates or wider Gulf region and familiarity with applicable local standards will be advantageous.

Skills Set

• Precast tunnel segment inspection
• Precast yard supervision
• Reinforcement and formwork checks
• Concrete pouring inspection
• Concrete curing monitoring
• Segment dimensional verification
• Concrete defect identification
• Inspection and test plan review
• Material approval assessment
• Quality-control documentation
• Non-conformance reporting
• Corrective-action monitoring
• Factory acceptance testing
• Segment traceability management
• Shop drawing interpretation
• Safe lifting and storage inspection
• As-built document verification
• Production progress reporting

Why Join Us

This position offers specialist exposure to one of the most quality-critical stages of tunnel construction. It provides the opportunity to deepen precast concrete expertise, contribute to major underground infrastructure, and collaborate with experienced construction and quality professionals in a technically demanding environment.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, construction supervision, program management, and technology services for complex infrastructure programs. Its teams support rail, transportation, utility, environmental, and urban development projects with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and resilient delivery.