Senior Hydraulics Inspector – Drainage & Flood Control

WSP in the Middle East; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East seeks a Hydraulics Inspector to join the construction supervision team in Saudi Arabia, overseeing stormwater networks, culverts, drainage systems, flood protection works and related hydraulic infrastructure for road projects.

The ideal candidate has extensive site supervision on infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia with a strong background inspecting drainage and hydraulic works for engineering consultancies. English fluency is essential for coordination.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of construction supervision on infrastructure projects.
• 5+ years inspecting drainage, stormwater, and hydraulic works.
• Mandatory experience within Saudi Arabia (KSA).
• Experience with engineering consultancy firms on construction supervision projects.
• Strong knowledge of transportation, road, highway and utility projects.
• English fluency is essential; Arabic advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Inspect drainage, stormwater, hydraulic, and utility works against drawings and specifications.
• Monitor culverts, box culverts, pipelines, catch basins, manholes, channels, retention ponds, and flood structures.
• Verify line, level, alignment, dimensions, and quality on site.
• Review contractor work activities and monitor compliance with method statements and QA procedures.
• Witness and document inspections, testing, and commissioning of drainage and hydraulic systems.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, discipline engineers, and other inspectors to resolve site issues.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, non-conformance reports, and corrective actions.
• Monitor contractor compliance with HSE and environmental requirements.
• Support progress monitoring and provide inspection reports identifying deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Verify materials used meet project specs and approved submittals.
• Assist in reviewing shop drawings and construction details related to drainage and hydraulic infrastructure.
• Support delivery of transportation corridors, roads, and drainage systems.

Skills

Construction supervision

Drainage inspection

Saudi Arabia project experience

Communication

English fluency

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

WSP in the Middle East seeks a Hydraulics Inspector to join the construction supervision team in Saudi Arabia, overseeing stormwater networks, culverts, drainage systems, flood protection works and related hydraulic infrastructure for road projects.

The ideal candidate has extensive site supervision on infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia with a strong background inspecting drainage and hydraulic works for engineering consultancies. English fluency is essential for coordination.