Works Inspector (Roads)

Parsons; Qatar; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Qatar is seeking a Works Inspector (Roads) to oversee daily site inspections, verify drawings and contract requirements, and ensure the quality of road construction works. The role involves monitoring earthworks, asphalt paving, road furniture, and traffic signs, while coordinating with Site Engineers and contractors to support seamless delivery.

You will document findings, prepare punch lists, and ensure compliance with HSE standards on site.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in construction inspection of roads and infrastructure projects, including 3 years in a similar role.
• Experience inspecting roadworks, including earthworks, pavement construction, asphalt paving, road markings, traffic signs, kerbs, and road furniture.
• Good knowledge of road construction methods, pavement construction, asphalt works, compaction requirements, and testing procedures.
• Familiarity with construction specifications, inspection procedures, and quality control requirements.
• Ability to identify construction defects, non-conformances, and quality issues and report them appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site inspections of road construction works to verify compliance with drawings, specifications and contract requirements.
• Inspect roadworks including earthworks, subgrade preparation, subbase and base courses, asphalt paving, road markings and traffic signs.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure workmanship aligns with procedures, specifications and quality standards.
• Review and witness field and laboratory testing activities and record inspection results.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, daily reports, site diaries, photographs and other project documentation.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Attention to detail

Report writing

Education

Diploma in Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

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Job Description

Works Inspector (Roads)

Qatar

What You'll Be Doing

• Conducting daily site inspections of road construction works to verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Inspecting roadworks including earthworks, subgrade preparation, subbase and base courses, asphalt paving, road markings, traffic signs, kerbs, road furniture, and associated infrastructure works.
• Monitoring contractor activities to ensure workmanship complies with approved procedures, project specifications, and quality standards.
• Reviewing and witnessing field and laboratory testing activities related to roadworks and recording inspection results.
• Verifying materials delivered to site and ensuring they comply with approved material submittals and project requirements.
• Coordinating with Site Engineers, Resident Engineers, contractors, and laboratory personnel to support construction and inspection activities.
• Identifying non-conforming works and reporting observations, deficiencies, and quality concerns to the Site Engineer and Resident Engineer.
• Maintaining accurate inspection records, daily reports, site diaries, photographs, and other project documentation.
• Monitoring earthworks, pavement construction, asphalt works, road furniture installation, and reinstatement activities to ensure compliance with approved requirements.
• Assisting in the verification of completed works and preparation of punch lists prior to project handover.
• Ensuring compliance with all HSE requirements and reporting unsafe conditions, incidents, and safety violations observed on site.
• Coordinating with relevant project teams to resolve site issues and support efficient project delivery.
• Supporting quality assurance and quality control activities through inspections, observations, and documentation of construction works.
• Participating in site meetings as required and providing inspection updates on ongoing construction activities.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Diploma in Engineering from a recognized institution.
• 5 years of experience in construction inspection of roads and infrastructure projects, including 3 years in a similar role.
• Experience inspecting roadworks, including earthworks, pavement construction, asphalt paving, road markings, traffic signs, kerbs, and road furniture.
• Good knowledge of road construction methods, pavement construction, asphalt works, compaction requirements, and testing procedures.
• Familiarity with construction specifications, inspection procedures, and quality control requirements associated with roadworks.
• Ability to identify construction defects, non-conformances, and quality issues and report them appropriately.
• Familiarity with HSE requirements and safe working practices associated with infrastructure construction works.
• Good communication, coordination, and documentation skills.
• Ability to prepare inspection records, site reports, and project documentation accurately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary construction supervision team.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Experience delivering roads and infrastructure projects in Qatar or the GCC region.
• Familiarity with local authority standards, requirements, and inspection procedures related to roadworks.
• Experience working on construction supervision projects.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and inspection documentation requirements.
• Experience coordinating with contractors and project stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, safety, and achieving project objectives.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment and manage multiple inspection activities simultaneously.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.