Inspector

Elmo; Emerald; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GBA Consulting Engineers in Queensland is seeking an experienced Civil Roadwork Inspector for field-based inspections across the Isaac and Central Highlands Regional Council areas.

You will inspect works, monitor progress, maintain records, and report findings to project managers and engineers, ensuring work meets approved scopes and quality.

We are open to casual, contract, or permanent engagements, and value practical problem solving, independent work, and mentoring graduate engineers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience inspecting, supervising or overseeing road construction and maintenance projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice during planning, construction and maintenance of road projects.
• Inspect completed works and review quality systems and records to ensure compliance.
• Review contractor plans, quality, environmental, safety and traffic management plans.
• Develop and implement surveillance and inspection plans.
• Monitor progress to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality delivery.
• Maintain inspection records, site diaries, photographs and test results; prepare reports.
• Mentor and support graduate engineers and less experienced inspectors.

Skills

Inspection experience

Road construction knowledge

Documentation & reporting

Independent work

Mentoring graduates

Education

White Card

Driver Licence

Tools

GPS equipment

Cameras

MS Word / Excel

Job description

Job Type: Engagement by negotiation - perm, casual or contract

Job Category: Project Management

About Us

Established in 1945, GBA Consulting Engineers is an engineering consultancy providing Engineering, Survey, Building Consultancy, Cultural Heritage & Environmental, Design and Project Management services across Central and Western Queensland.

We strive to improve the lives of people in regional and remote communities. We offer challenging, social and balanced career opportunities to staff across our office locations in Rockhampton, Emerald, Toowoomba and Barcaldine.

Our clients' and communities' needs are at the core of everything we do. This is where we live, this is why we work.

We are proud of our workplace culture and reward and recognise our people who best represent our values of Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Sustainability.

Job Description

About the Opportunity

GBA is seeking an experienced Civil Roadwork Inspectors to undertake inspections of local and state-delivered road and infrastructure projects across the Isaac and Central Highlands Regional Council areas.

This is a predominantly field-based role where you'll inspect completed works, monitor progress, collect photographic evidence, maintain inspection records, and report findings back to GBA Project Managers and Engineers. The role plays an important part in ensuring work is delivered at approved locations, generally in accordance with approved scopes and to an acceptable quality standard.

We're open to discussing the engagement arrangement that best suits both parties, including casual employment, independent contracting, or a permanent role for the right person.

What you will be doing

• Provide technical advice and practical support during the planning, construction and maintenance phases of road and infrastructure projects.
• Inspect completed works and review contractor quality systems and records, including specialised works such as asphalt and precast components, to ensure quality, compliance and contract requirements are being met.
• Review contractor programs, quality, environmental, safety and traffic management plans, identifying potential issues and helping ensure compliance with project requirements and workplace health and safety obligations.
• Apply sound project management, quality assurance and risk management practices, including developing and implementing surveillance and inspection plans.
• Monitor project progress and quality outcomes, helping to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, site diaries, photographs, test results and project documentation, and prepare reports as required.
• Share your knowledge and experience by supporting, mentoring and developing graduate engineers and less experienced inspectors.
• Work closely with project teams, contractors and clients to identify issues early, resolve problems and keep projects moving.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has at least 3 years' experience inspecting, supervising or overseeing all aspects of road construction and maintenance projects for local or state government as well as other infrastructure projects.
• Has a strong understanding of road construction and maintenance standards, including TMR specifications and maintenance guidelines as well as QRA’s DRFA guidelines.
• Has the ability to read and interpret technical documents such as contracts, specifications and drawings.
• Enjoys working independently and can confidently manage their own inspections, travel and workload.
• Takes pride in producing accurate records, clear reports and quality photographic evidence.
• Is comfortable using GPS equipment, cameras and everyday computer systems.
• Builds positive working relationships with councils, contractors and project teams.
• Has a practical, common-sense approach to problem solving and a keen eye for detail.
• Holds a current Driver Licence and Construction White Card.

Highly Regarded:

• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and electronic file management.
• Current TMR Inspector prequalification at IR01 (Roadworks) Level 1 and/or IR02 (Roadworks) Level 2, or the ability to obtain the prequalification.