Site Inspector - Bridge

SMEC; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC Philippines is seeking a Site Inspector/ Civil Engineer to monitor bridge, highway or infrastructure construction, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs and quality standards.

You will conduct routine inspections, review quantities, coordinate with contractors and document daily site activities, reporting to the Site Engineer. The role requires 3–5 years in relevant projects and knowledge of DPWH standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil & Structural Engineering or its equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience in bridge, highway, or infrastructure construction projects.
• Experience in construction inspection, quality control, and site supervision.
• Knowledge of bridge construction methods, materials, and DPWH standards and specifications.
• Familiarity with reinforced concrete, structural steel, foundation, piling, and earthworks activities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction plans.
• Knowledge of quality assurance procedures, testing requirements, and construction safety practices.
• Strong observation, reporting, and documentation skills.
• Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in engineering and project management software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MS Office, MS Project).
• Willing to accept Project-base status.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine site inspections to verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Monitor bridge construction activities and workmanship to ensure adherence to project requirements.
• Inspect materials, equipment, and completed works for quality and conformity.
• Witness field tests, measurements, and quality control activities.
• Identify defects, non-conformances, and safety issues, and report findings to the Site Engineer.
• Verify contractor compliance with construction methods, safety requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain inspection reports, site records, photographs, and documentation.
• Monitor construction progress and report daily site activities.
• Assist in reviewing quantities, measurements, and work accomplishments.
• Coordinate with contractors and project stakeholders to address site issues and ensure timely project delivery.
• Comply with the company’s QA and BMS procedures.
• Perform reasonable other tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the Reporting Supervisor

Skills

Site inspections

Quality control

Site supervision

Reading engineering drawings

Documentation and reporting

Communication and coordination

Problem-solving

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine site inspections to verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Monitor bridge construction activities and workmanship to ensure adherence to project requirements.
• Inspect materials, equipment, and completed works for quality and conformity.
• Witness field tests, measurements, and quality control activities.
• Identify defects, non-conformances, and safety issues, and report findings to the Site Engineer.
• Verify contractor compliance with construction methods, safety requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain inspection reports, site records, photographs, and documentation.
• Monitor construction progress and report daily site activities.
• Assist in reviewing quantities, measurements, and work accomplishments.
• Coordinate with contractors and project stakeholders to address site issues and ensure timely project delivery.
• Comply with the company’s QA and BMS procedures.
• Perform reasonable other tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the Reporting Supervisor

Key Qualifications:

• Degree in Civil & Structural Engineering or its equivalent
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in bridge, highway, or infrastructure construction projects.
• Experience in construction inspection, quality control, and site supervision.
• Knowledge of bridge construction methods, materials, and DPWH standards and specifications.
• Familiarity with reinforced concrete, structural steel, foundation, piling, and earthworks activities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction plans.
• Knowledge of quality assurance procedures, testing requirements, and construction safety practices.
• Strong observation, reporting, and documentation skills.
• Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in engineering and project management software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MS Office, MS Project).
• Willing to accept Project-base status.

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.

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!