Civil Inspector - Structural and Landscape Works

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Civil Inspector for structural and landscape works on a major Diriyah project. The role covers foundations, earthworks, and streetscape interfaces, ensuring quality and compliance across disciplines.

You will review drawings, monitor site progress, and document inspections, coordinating with engineers and contractors to resolve non-conformances and support snagging and close-out activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum seven years of directly related professional experience.
• Previous involvement in landscape, public-realm, park, or streetscape projects.
• Practical knowledge of civil and structural construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Attend contractor inspection requests and take the appropriate action promptly.
• Inspect civil and structural works against approved drawings and specifications.
• Assist with reviewing shop drawings against contract documentation.
• Check compliance with local codes, statutory requirements, and applicable standards.
• Inspect foundations, concrete works, earthworks, and supporting structures.
• Monitor civil elements associated with parks, landscaping, pathways, and streetscape areas.
• Verify construction dimensions, levels, locations, materials, and workmanship.
• Confirm that contractors follow approved method statements.
• Identify work that does not comply with approved requirements.
• Report non-compliant construction to relevant engineers and project stakeholders.
• Monitor daily site progress and construction quality.
• Maintain clear records of inspections and executed work.
• Capture and organize progress photographs.
• Prepare surveillance reports for defective or incomplete work.
• Issue non-conformance reports when required by project procedures.
• Follow corrective actions through to verified completion.
• Coordinate civil works with structures, landscape, utilities, drainage, lighting, and other disciplines.
• Identify interface concerns and help develop practical site solutions.
• Provide technical input on civil or structural issues arising during construction.
• Assist with measurement and verification of completed quantities.
• Observe site-safety procedures throughout inspection activities.
• Report unsafe conditions through approved project channels.
• Maintain inspection registers and supporting quality documentation.
• Support snagging, completion inspections, and package closeout.

Skills

Civil-works inspection

Structural inspection

Public-realm construction

Landscape civil works

Streetscape infrastructure

Concrete inspection

Foundation works

Earthworks

Retaining structures

Finished-level verification

Shop-drawing review

Contract-document interpretation

Inspection Requests

Method-statement compliance

Workmanship assessment

Site surveillance

Non-conformance reporting

Corrective-action verification

Daily inspection records

Progress photography

Quantity measurement

Multidisciplinary coordination

Site-safety observation

Snagging and closeout

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Civil Inspector - Structural and Landscape Works Job Snapshot

Role: Civil Inspector - Structural and Landscape Works

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Construction

Function: Building-Construction Inspection

Experience: Minimum 7 years

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview Parsons is hiring a Civil Inspector - Structural and Landscape Works in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for a site-based Construction role on a major Diriyah public-realm development. The program covers landmark and neighborhood parks, open spaces, and more than 55 kilometers of streetscape. The inspector will monitor civil and structural construction supporting landscape and public-realm assets. Daily responsibilities will include responding to inspection requests, reviewing drawings, checking workmanship, reporting deficiencies, maintaining field records, and coordinating construction interfaces.

Job Details Country: Saudi Arabia City: Riyadh Industry: Construction Function: Building-Construction Inspection Salary: 8000-14000 SAR per month Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Riyadh; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time Role Context Parks, plazas, pathways, streetscapes, and landscape features rely on properly constructed foundations, concrete elements, earthworks, retaining structures, and associated civil infrastructure. Defects in these works can affect finished levels, drainage, accessibility, durability, and visual quality. The Civil Inspector will verify that construction complies with approved requirements before subsequent trades or finishes proceed.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend contractor inspection requests and take the appropriate action promptly.
• Inspect civil and structural works against approved drawings and specifications.
• Assist with reviewing shop drawings against contract documentation.
• Check compliance with local codes, statutory requirements, and applicable standards.
• Inspect foundations, concrete works, earthworks, and supporting structures.
• Monitor civil elements associated with parks, landscaping, pathways, and streetscape areas.
• Verify construction dimensions, levels, locations, materials, and workmanship.
• Confirm that contractors follow approved method statements.
• Identify work that does not comply with approved requirements.
• Report non-compliant construction to relevant engineers and project stakeholders.
• Monitor daily site progress and construction quality.
• Maintain clear records of inspections and executed work.
• Capture and organize progress photographs.
• Prepare surveillance reports for defective or incomplete work.
• Issue non-conformance reports when required by project procedures.
• Follow corrective actions through to verified completion.
• Coordinate civil works with structures, landscape, utilities, drainage, lighting, and other disciplines.
• Identify interface concerns and help develop practical site solutions.
• Provide technical input on civil or structural issues arising during construction.
• Assist with measurement and verification of completed quantities.
• Observe site-safety procedures throughout inspection activities.
• Report unsafe conditions through approved project channels.
• Maintain inspection registers and supporting quality documentation.
• Support snagging, completion inspections, and package closeout.

Ideal Profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum seven years of directly related professional experience.
• Previous involvement in landscape, public-realm, park, or streetscape projects.
• Practical knowledge of civil and structural construction methods.
• Understanding of concrete, earthworks, foundations, and related site activities.
• Ability to interpret contract drawings, shop drawings, and specifications.
• Familiarity with construction inspections and quality-control procedures.
• Ability to recognize defective or non-compliant workmanship.
• Experience preparing surveillance and non-conformance reports.
• Strong coordination skills across multidisciplinary work packages.
• Accurate site-recording, reporting, and photographic-documentation abilities.
• Effective communication with contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Awareness of construction HSE requirements.
• Ability to work independently across active site areas.

Skills Set

• Civil-works inspection
• Structural inspection
• Public-realm construction
• Landscape civil works
• Streetscape infrastructure
• Concrete inspection
• Foundation works
• Earthworks
• Retaining structures
• Finished-level verification
• Shop-drawing review
• Contract-document interpretation
• Inspection Requests
• Method-statement compliance
• Workmanship assessment
• Site surveillance
• Non-conformance reporting
• Corrective-action verification
• Daily inspection records
• Progress photography
• Quantity measurement
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Site-safety observation
• Snagging and closeout

Why Join Us

This role offers direct involvement in the civil and structural foundations of a prominent Diriyah public-realm program. The varied scope provides valuable exposure to parks, streetscapes, landscape interfaces, and extensive urban-development works. The position creates a strong path toward senior civil inspection, structural supervision, and construction-quality roles within Saudi Arabia 's active Construction market.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation delivers engineering, construction supervision, and program-management services for major infrastructure and urban developments. Its site teams help clients achieve coordinated, compliant, and durable construction outcomes.