Senior Hydraulics Inspector – Road & Drainage Projects

WSP in the Middle East; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 246,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Hydraulics Inspector to join the construction supervision team overseeing stormwater networks, culverts, drainage systems, and flood protection works on road projects in Saudi Arabia.

The ideal candidate has extensive site supervision experience on infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia, with at least 8 years in construction supervision and 5 years inspecting drainage and hydraulic works for engineering consultancies.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of construction supervision experience on infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 5 years inspecting drainage, stormwater, and hydraulic works.
• Mandatory experience within Saudi Arabia (KSA).
• Proven experience with engineering consultancy firms on supervision projects.
• Strong experience in transportation, road, highway, and utility infrastructure.
• Good understanding of drainage networks, stormwater systems, culverts, hydraulic structures.
• Familiarity with QA/QC and inspection procedures.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong communication, reporting, and coordination skills.
• Fluency in English is essential; Arabic language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Inspect drainage, stormwater, hydraulic, and utility works for compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Monitor construction activities on culverts, pipelines, catch basins, manholes, and channels.
• Verify line, level, alignment, dimensions, and quality of works 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 project HSE and environmental requirements.
• Support progress monitoring and provide inspection reports identifying deficiencies and actions.
• Verify materials meet project specifications and approved submittals.
• Assist in reviewing shop drawings and construction details related to drainage and hydraulic infrastructure.
• Support delivery of transportation corridors, roads, highways, drainage systems, and civil infrastructure projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Reporting

Coordination

Fluency in English

Interpret engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Hydraulics Inspector to join the construction supervision team overseeing stormwater networks, culverts, drainage systems, and flood protection works on road projects in Saudi Arabia.

The ideal candidate has extensive site supervision experience on infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia, with at least 8 years in construction supervision and 5 years inspecting drainage and hydraulic works for engineering consultancies.