Project Inspector-Powerstation/Civil (Wawa)

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 5,636,000 - 11,271,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to inspect and supervise major power infrastructure projects. You will verify drawings and standards, monitor excavation, concrete works, and safety, and coordinate with Resident Engineers, design engineers, contractors, and clients to ensure quality and timely delivery.

With a bachelor's in civil engineering and PRC license preferred, you should have 8–10 years in civil construction, including hydropower or similar large-scale projects, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Licensed Civil Engineer (PRC) preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in civil construction inspection or supervision.
• At least 5 years of experience in hydropower, pumped storage, dam, tunnel, underground cavern, or large infrastructure projects.
• Experience in underground powerhouse construction, shaft excavation, concrete structures, and heavy civil works is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with FIDIC contracts, QA/QC procedures, and HSE requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction reporting systems

Responsibilities

• Inspect civil and structural works related to the power station, powerhouse, underground caverns, tunnels, shafts, access roads, and associated infrastructure.
• Verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and applicable standards.
• Monitor excavation, rock support, concrete placement, reinforcement installation, grouting, waterproofing, and structural works.
• Witness inspections, testing, commissioning activities, and material acceptance procedures.
• Monitor contractor workmanship, construction methodologies, and productivity.
• Ensure all works comply with project quality requirements and approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Verify material quality, testing records, and construction documentation.
• Identify non-conformances and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection records, checklists, and photographic documentation.
• Support preparation and closure of NCRs and quality observations.
• Promote compliance with project HSE plans and procedures.
• Monitor safe execution of underground construction activities, confined-space works, excavation, lifting operations, and heavy equipment usage.
• Participate in safety inspections, toolbox meetings, and risk assessments.
• Record construction progress, quality issues, safety observations, and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate site diaries, inspection logs, and photographic records.
• Assist in preparing completion reports, punch lists, and handover documentation.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, design engineers, contractors, and client representatives.
• Participate in technical, quality, safety, and progress meetings.
• Provide technical feedback regarding construction issues and site conditions.
• Support resolution of construction-related technical and contractual issues.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project inspection

QA/QC

HSE

Office software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

PRC license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction reporting systems

Job description

About SMEC For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings. We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations. We stand apart through our historically diverse, globally connected workforce, operating out of more than 40 countries with strong local relationships. Our diverse workforce of professionals are highly respected experts who bring talent, experience and passion to their fields. Challenging boundaries, we look beyond the project scope to ensure we leave a positive impact in the communities we live and work in and allow present and future generations to thrive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Licensed Civil Engineer (PRC) preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in civil construction inspection or supervision.
• At least 5 years of experience in hydropower, pumped storage, dam, tunnel, underground cavern, or large infrastructure projects.
• Experience in underground powerhouse construction, shaft excavation, concrete structures, and heavy civil works is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with FIDIC contracts, QA/QC procedures, and HSE requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction reporting systems

Responsibilities

• Inspect civil and structural works related to the power station, powerhouse, underground caverns, tunnels, shafts, access roads, and associated infrastructure.
• Verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and applicable standards.
• Monitor excavation, rock support, concrete placement, reinforcement installation, grouting, waterproofing, and structural works.
• Witness inspections, testing, commissioning activities, and material acceptance procedures.
• Monitor contractor workmanship, construction methodologies, and productivity.
• Ensure all works comply with project quality requirements and approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Verify material quality, testing records, and construction documentation.
• Identify non-conformances and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection records, checklists, and photographic documentation.
• Support preparation and closure of NCRs and quality observations.
• Promote compliance with project HSE plans and procedures.
• Monitor safe execution of underground construction activities, confined-space works, excavation, lifting operations, and heavy equipment usage.
• Participate in safety inspections, toolbox meetings, and risk assessments.
• Report unsafe conditions and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Support emergency preparedness and incident investigations.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inspection reports.
• Record construction progress, quality issues, safety observations, and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate site diaries, inspection logs, and photographic records.
• Assist in preparing completion reports, punch lists, and handover documentation.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, design engineers, contractors, and client representatives.
• Participate in technical, quality, safety, and progress meetings.
• Provide technical feedback regarding construction issues and site conditions.
• Support resolution of construction-related technical and contractual issues.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world! SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia's iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.