Civil Contracts Inspector - Water & Wastewater Projects

Unitywater; Morayfield; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unitywater invites applications for a Contracts Inspector Civil to oversee contractor-delivered water and wastewater infrastructure projects in our growing Queensland region. You will monitor on-site activities against designs and standards, ensure safe, compliant delivery, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive quality outcomes.

In a field-based role with hybrid options, you will review drawings and ITPs, manage contractor performance, assist with handover, and capture accurate

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in a construction, civil or related discipline.
• Experience overseeing contractors and coordinating field-based construction activities.
• Knowledge of civil construction specifications, standards and QA processes.
• Understanding of engineering principles, documentation and construction delivery practices.
• Experience delivering capital infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure construction techniques.
• Strong written communication and ability to prepare progress reports.
• Well-developed stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills.
• Current C Class Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and monitor contractor-delivered civil works across water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Ensure construction activities comply with approved designs, specifications, standards and legislative requirements.
• Conduct quality inspections, audits, testing and witness key hold points.
• Review drawings, Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and project documentation to support quality project outcomes.
• Assess and provide input on contractor claims, variations and progress payments.
• Support defect inspections, commissioning activities and project handover processes.
• Ensure accurate as-constructed information and survey data is captured and recorded.
• Build positive relationships with contractors, consultants, stakeholders and the community.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project delivery and contractor performance.

Skills

Contractor oversight

Field-based coordination

Quality assurance

Civil construction

Engineering principles

Documentation practices

Capital infrastructure delivery

Water/wastewater knowledge

Progress reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Driver licence

Education

Civil/Construction discipline

Job description

Unitywater invites applications for a Contracts Inspector Civil to oversee contractor-delivered water and wastewater infrastructure projects in our growing Queensland region. You will monitor on-site activities against designs and standards, ensure safe, compliant delivery, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive quality outcomes.

In a field-based role with hybrid options, you will review drawings and ITPs, manage contractor performance, assist with handover, and capture accurate