Wet Utility Inspector

WSP in the Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MS Office training

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Wet Utility Inspector to join our Abu Dhabi team. You will supervise construction of water, sewerage, stormwater, and irrigation networks, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, and authority requirements on major infrastructure projects.

Applicants should have a Diploma or Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of wet utility inspection experience, with familiarity of UAE standards and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years as a Wet Utility Inspector on roads/utilities projects.
• Experience with Abu Dhabi/UAE authority standards and utility specs.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, and construction docs.
• Strong reporting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect wet utility works across water, sewerage, stormwater, and irrigation networks.
• Monitor construction to ensure compliance with drawings and project specs.
• Review contractor inspection requests, method statements, shop drawings, and material approvals.
• Witness testing, commissioning, and handover activities for wet utilities.
• Maintain inspection records and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental requirements on site.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, authorities, and stakeholders.

Skills

Civil engineering know-how

Inspection & quality control

Reading drawings & specs

Documentation & reporting

Communication & coordination

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description:

WSP is seeking a Wet Utility Inspector to join our Abu Dhabi team and support the construction supervision of major transportation, roads, utilities, and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting wet utility works, monitoring site construction activities, and ensuring compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, authority requirements, and quality standards throughout project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Inspect wet utility works including water transmission and distribution networks, sewerage systems, stormwater drainage networks, irrigation systems, and associated infrastructure.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, and authority requirements.
• Conduct inspections for pipelines, manholes, chambers, valve installations, pumping stations, and utility crossings.
• Review contractor inspection requests, method statements, shop drawings, and material approvals.
• Verify that installed wet utility works meet quality standards and approved construction methodologies.
• Witness pressure testing, leakage testing, pipeline testing, flushing, commissioning, and related activities.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, Site Engineers, contractors, authorities, and project stakeholders.
• Identify non-conforming works and assist in implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection records and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements on site.
• Monitor project progress and report construction issues affecting quality or schedule.
• Support project teams in achieving quality, safety, and project delivery objectives.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Wet Utility Inspector on roads, transportation, utilities, and infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience working within construction supervision consultancy environments.
• Strong knowledge of water supply, sewerage, stormwater drainage, and irrigation systems.
• Experience inspecting pipelines, manholes, pumping stations, chambers, valves, and associated utility infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Abu Dhabi and UAE authority standards and utility specifications.
• Experience witnessing testing, commissioning, and handover activities for wet utility networks.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong communication, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience on major infrastructure and transportation projects within Abu Dhabi or the UAE is preferred.
• Consultancy-side supervision experience is essential.

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