Civil Engineering jobs in United Arab Emirates

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Civil Inspector to join our award-winning team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This critical role will be responsible for undertaking inspections on site in accordance with the civil related Inspection and Test Plans (ITP's)

• Review construction drawings, specifications, and relevant codes to ensure structural works are executed as per approved design and standards.
• Inspect structural elements including foundations, columns, beams, slabs, retaining walls, and other reinforced concrete or steel components during various stages of construction.
• Monitor and verify the correct usage of materials, ensuring compliance with project specifications and approved material submittals.
• Ensure that formwork, rebar placement, and concrete pouring procedures comply with design and safety requirements.
• Attend site inspections with contractors and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues and clarify design details.
• Prepare daily site inspection reports, highlighting progress, deviations, non-conformances, and other observations.
• Coordinate with the contractor’s site team and other consultants to ensure structural works progress in accordance with the approved schedule.
• Verify that temporary supports and structural safety measures are in place and properly maintained during construction.
• Ensure all testing and inspection activities such as slump tests, cube tests, weld inspections, and bolt torque tests are carried out as required.
• Monitor corrective actions taken by the contractor for non-conforming work and verify their implementation.
• Attend progress and technical meetings as required by the project management.
• Ensure compliance with Abu Dhabi building codes, authority requirements, and health and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with architectural, MEP, and other engineering disciplines to avoid conflicts and ensure smooth execution.
• Provide input and recommendations on site-related structural concerns or design adjustments when necessary.
• Support the resident engineer or site manager with reports, documentation, and inspection status updates.

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 7-10 years of work experience partnered with a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

• Relevant experience in civil/structural inspection on large-scale commercial or mall projects.
• Prior experience in Abu Dhabi or UAE construction projects is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of relevant codes (ACI, BS, ASTM), local regulations and construction best practices.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting drawings, specifications and technical documents.
• Good communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.