Wet Utilities Inspector - Infrastructure Projects

AECOM Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Wet Utilities Inspector to support construction supervision and quality inspection of infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. You will inspect stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water and irrigation networks, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications and method statements.

Working with the Resident Engineer and contractors, you will witness testing, review material approvals, maintain quality records, coordinate with surveyors, and help achieve

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Relevant experience inspecting wet utilities on infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water, and irrigation networks.

Responsibilities

• Inspect wet utilities construction activities and verify compliance with drawings, specs and method statements.
• Witness testing (pressure, leakage) and CCTV inspections where required.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineer, contractors and surveyors to address issues and corrective actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Inspection experience

Coordination skills

Documentation & reporting

Problem solving

Education

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

Job description

Job Snapshot

Wet Utilities Inspector - Infrastructure Projects Job Snapshot - Role: Wet Utilities Inspector - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Building-Construction Inspection - Experience: Relevant wet utilities inspection experience on infrastructure projects; minimum years not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking a Wet Utilities Inspector to support the construction supervision and quality inspection of infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will inspect the installation of stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water, and irrigation networks, ensuring that construction activities comply with approved engineering drawings, technical specifications, method statements, and project quality requirements. The role involves monitoring pipeline installation, excavation, bedding, backfilling, compaction, and associated civil works. The inspector will also witness pressure and leakage testing, coordinate CCTV inspections, review material approvals, and maintain accurate quality documentation. Working with the Resident Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, contractors, surveyors, and other utility inspectors, the successful candidate will help identify construction deficiencies, verify corrective actions, and support the successful testing, commissioning, and handover of wet utilities infrastructure.

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

Key Responsibilities

Wet Utilities Construction Inspection

• Inspect construction activities involving stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water, and irrigation networks.
• Verify that wet utilities installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, and construction method statements.
• Monitor contractor workmanship and installation quality.
• Identify construction discrepancies and non-conforming works.
• Report inspection findings to the relevant engineering and supervision personnel.
• Follow up on corrective actions to address identified deficiencies.

Pipeline and Network Installation

• Inspect the installation of pipelines and associated utility network components.
• Verify pipeline alignment, levels, gradients, and jointing against approved construction requirements.
• Inspect pipe bedding and installation procedures.
• Monitor the installation of valves, fittings, and related network equipment.
• Check construction dimensions and installation workmanship.
• Coordinate with surveyors to verify relevant setting-out and level requirements.
• Identify installation issues requiring technical clarification or corrective action.

Drainage Chambers and Associated Structures

• Inspect manholes, catch basins, gullies, chambers, and associated utility structures.
• Verify compliance with approved construction details and specifications.
• Monitor concrete works and precast elements associated with wet utilities networks.
• Inspect the quality of structural and installation works.
• Identify defects affecting construction compliance.
• Coordinate with contractors to address outstanding inspection observations.

Excavation, Shoring and Backfilling

• Inspect excavation activities associated with wet utilities construction.
• Monitor shoring and dewatering works where required.
• Verify pipe-laying activities against approved installation procedures.
• Inspect bedding, backfilling, and compaction works.
• Check compliance with applicable construction specifications and method statements.
• Identify deficiencies in excavation or reinstatement activities.
• Maintain accurate records of relevant site inspections.

Testing and Quality Verification

• Witness pressure testing of applicable utility networks.
• Monitor leakage testing in accordance with project specifications.
• Coordinate and witness CCTV inspections where required.
• Review relevant testing activities and supporting quality documentation.
• Identify testing deficiencies and communicate findings to responsible personnel.
• Follow up on outstanding testing and corrective action requirements.
• Support verification of completed works before commissioning and handover.

Technical Documentation and Material Approvals

• Review Inspection Requests (IRs) for wet utilities construction activities.
• Examine relevant method statements, shop drawings, and material approvals.
• Verify that delivered materials comply with approved material submittals and project requirements.
• Identify unapproved, defective, or non-conforming materials.
• Coordinate with contractors and engineers regarding material inspection concerns.
• Maintain records of inspection findings, material verification, and quality documentation.
• Support compliance with approved project inspection procedures.

Road Reinstatement and Utility Coordination

• Inspect reinstatement works associated with wet utilities installation.
• Monitor coordination between wet utilities networks, roads, and other utility systems.
• Identify construction interfaces affecting installation progress or quality.
• Coordinate with relevant engineering and site supervision personnel.
• Verify that reinstatement activities comply with approved project requirements.
• Support the resolution of construction issues involving interconnected infrastructure works.

Site Reporting and Corrective Actions

• Maintain accurate daily inspection reports and site records.
• Document construction progress, quality observations, and outstanding issues.
• Identify defective or non-conforming construction activities.
• Communicate inspection findings to the Resident Engineer and Assistant Resident Engineer.
• Monitor the implementation of corrective measures.
• Maintain testing records and supporting quality documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, surveyors, and other utility inspectors to resolve inspection concerns.

Final Inspections and Project Handover

• Participate in final inspections of completed wet utilities networks.
• Support testing and commissioning activities.
• Verify the completion of relevant construction and corrective works.
• Identify outstanding defects requiring resolution before handover.
• Maintain supporting inspection and testing records.
• Assist the project team with wet utilities handover documentation.
• Support the completion of applicable project quality requirements.

Required Qualifications

Education

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

Professional Experience

• Relevant experience inspecting wet utilities construction on infrastructure projects.
• Experience with stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water, and irrigation networks.
• Practical experience inspecting pipeline installation, manholes, chambers, and associated structures.
• Familiarity with pipe bedding, excavation, backfilling, and compaction activities.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, technical specifications, and method statements.
• Knowledge of material inspection, testing, and quality control procedures.
• The source does not specify a minimum number of years of professional experience.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Good understanding of wet utilities construction methods and installation requirements.
• Knowledge of stormwater drainage and sewerage network construction.
• Familiarity with potable water and irrigation network installations.
• Ability to inspect pipeline alignment, levels, gradients, bedding, and jointing.
• Understanding of manhole, chamber, catch basin, and gully construction.
• Knowledge of excavation, shoring, dewatering, backfilling, and compaction works.
• Familiarity with pressure testing, leakage testing, and CCTV inspections.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Understanding of material approval and inspection procedures.
• Knowledge of construction quality control and non-conformance management.
• Ability to maintain accurate inspection reports, testing records, and quality documentation.

Preferred Experience

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

Professional Competencies

• Strong attention to detail during construction inspections.
• Ability to identify installation defects and quality deficiencies.
• Effective communication with contractors, engineers, surveyors, and site inspection teams.
• Organized approach to technical documentation and daily reporting.
• Practical problem-solving skills in construction environments.
• Ability to coordinate inspections across interconnected utility networks.
• Commitment to approved construction standards and project quality requirements.
• Collaborative working style within multidisciplinary infrastructure teams.

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 Career 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, leadership capabilities, and long-term career progression.

Job Reference

Job Reference: J10162194 Business Line: Transportation Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa Career Area: Quality

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world through advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services. The company partners with public- and private-sector clients across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings, developing innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle. With more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, AECOM brings together engineers, planners, designers, scientists, digital innovators, program managers, and construction specialists delivering infrastructure projects. AECOM is a Fortune 500 company that reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. AECOM supports professional development, collaboration, respect, and equal employment opportunities. Applicant information is handled confidentially in accordance with its equal employment opportunity guidelines.