Wet Utilities Inspector - Infrastructure Construction

AECOM Corporation; Abu Dhabi; Sur place; AED 134 000 - 223 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AECOM is seeking a Wet Utilities Inspector to join its Abu Dhabi team, supporting the inspection of drainage, sewerage, potable water, and irrigation networks. You will monitor site activities, verify conformance with drawings and specs, and maintain inspection records through construction and testing phases.

The role involves coordinating with the Resident Engineer, contractors, surveyors, and other inspectors to ensure quality and compliance for handover tolerance and project requirements.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience inspecting wet utilities works on infrastructure construction projects.
• Experience inspecting pipe-laying, manholes, testing, backfilling and compaction.
• Familiarity with stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water, and irrigation networks.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of material approvals, inspection procedures, and construction quality control.

Responsabilités

• Inspect wet utilities drainage, sewerage, potable water, and irrigation networks on site.
• Monitor pipeline installation and verify compliance with approved drawings and technical specifications.
• Inspect manholes, catch basins, gullies, chambers, valves, fittings, and associated structures.
• Check pipeline bedding, backfilling, compaction, and jointing.
• Witness pressure testing, leakage testing, and CCTV inspections.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and maintain accurate site records.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineer, contractors and surveyors on inspection findings and corrective actions.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Site safety awareness

Formation

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Description du poste

Wet Utilities Inspector

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Building-Construction Inspection

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

AECOM is looking for a Wet Utilities Inspector to join its infrastructure project team, supporting the construction and quality inspection of drainage, sewerage, potable water, and irrigation networks. The successful candidate will monitor site activities, inspect pipeline installations and associated structures, and verify that construction works meet approved drawings, technical specifications, method statements, and project quality requirements. The position involves inspecting excavation, pipe laying, bedding, backfilling, compaction, and reinstatement works. It also requires coordinating material inspections, witnessing network testing, identifying construction deficiencies, and maintaining accurate inspection records. Working alongside the Resident Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, contractors, surveyors, and other utility inspectors, the role contributes to the delivery of compliant wet utilities infrastructure from construction through testing, commissioning, and handover.

Your Responsibilities

Wet Utilities Site Inspection

• Inspect construction activities involving stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water, and irrigation networks.
• Monitor pipeline installation and verify compliance with approved drawings and technical specifications.
• Inspect manholes, catch basins, gullies, chambers, valves, fittings, and associated structures.
• Check pipeline alignment, levels, gradients, bedding, and jointing.
• Verify that installation methods meet approved project requirements.
• Identify defective workmanship and non-conforming construction activities.
• Follow up with contractors on required corrective actions.

Excavation and Pipeline Installation

• Inspect excavation, shoring, and dewatering activities associated with wet utilities construction.
• Monitor pipe-laying operations and installation procedures.
• Verify bedding, backfilling, and compaction works against approved specifications.
• Inspect construction details affecting pipeline installation quality.
• Coordinate with surveyors regarding relevant levels and alignment requirements.
• Report construction discrepancies and outstanding inspection observations.

Testing and Quality Verification

• Witness pressure testing and leakage testing of applicable utility networks.
• Monitor CCTV inspections and other tests required by project specifications.
• Review relevant testing records and identify outstanding quality concerns.
• Inspect concrete works and precast elements associated with wet utilities infrastructure.
• Verify that testing activities comply with applicable project requirements.
• Support the resolution of deficiencies identified during inspection and testing.

Material and Technical Documentation

• Review Inspection Requests (IRs), construction method statements, and shop drawings.
• Examine relevant material approvals and technical documentation.
• Verify that materials delivered to site correspond with approved material submittals.
• Identify materials that do not meet project specifications.
• Coordinate with contractors and engineering personnel regarding material inspection concerns.
• Maintain accurate documentation supporting construction quality verification.

Infrastructure Coordination and Reinstatement

• Monitor reinstatement works following wet utilities installation.
• Coordinate inspection activities involving roads and other utility networks.
• Identify construction interfaces that may affect installation quality or progress.
• Communicate technical issues to the Resident Engineer and Assistant Resident Engineer.
• Work with contractors, surveyors, and other utility inspectors to resolve site concerns.
• Support compliance with approved requirements across interconnected infrastructure works.

Inspection Records and Handover

• Prepare daily inspection reports and maintain accurate site records.
• Document inspection findings, testing activities, and construction quality observations.
• Record non-conforming works and monitor corrective action progress.
• Participate in final inspections of completed wet utilities networks.
• Support testing and commissioning activities.
• Verify completion of relevant works before handover.
• Assist with the preparation of final inspection and quality documentation.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Diploma or Bachelor 's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience

• Relevant experience inspecting wet utilities works on infrastructure construction projects.
• Practical experience with pipeline installation, manholes, chambers, testing, backfilling, and compaction.
• Familiarity with stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water, and irrigation network construction.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Knowledge of material approvals, inspection procedures, and construction quality control requirements.

Technical Knowledge

• Good understanding of wet utilities installation and inspection practices.
• Knowledge of pipeline alignment, levels, gradients, bedding, and jointing requirements.
• Familiarity with excavation, shoring, dewatering, and pipe-laying activities.
• Understanding of backfilling and compaction procedures.
• Knowledge of manholes, chambers, catch basins, gullies, valves, and associated utility structures.
• Familiarity with pressure testing, leakage testing, and CCTV inspections.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Understanding of construction method statements and material approval procedures.
• Ability to identify defective or non-conforming works.
• Competence in maintaining inspection records, testing documentation, and daily reports.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience working on infrastructure construction projects in the United Arab Emirates.

Professional Attributes

• Strong attention to detail when inspecting construction activities.
• Effective communication with contractors, engineers, surveyors, and inspection teams.
• Ability to identify technical deficiencies and communicate corrective action requirements.
• Organized approach to site documentation and reporting.
• Practical problem-solving skills in construction environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary infrastructure teams.
• Commitment to construction quality and compliance with approved project requirements.

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.

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.
• Voluntary benefits and employee perks.
• Employee assistance programmes and well-being resources.
• Business travel insurance and service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings arrangements and employee stock purchase plan participation.
• Flexible work options where applicable.

Job Reference: J10162191

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa

Career Area: Quality

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm focused on delivering a better world through planning, design, engineering, advisory, programme management, and construction management services. Its multidisciplinary teams work with public- and private-sector clients across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings, helping develop innovative, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure solutions. With more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, AECOM brings together engineers, designers, planners, scientists, digital innovators, and construction specialists to deliver projects that benefit communities.

AECOM is a Fortune 500 company that reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. The company promotes collaboration, professional growth, respect, and equal employment opportunities. Applicant information is handled confidentially in accordance with its equal employment opportunity guidelines.