Civil Inspector

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Inspector specializing in Structural assessments to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, with a focus on structures. The Inspector will be responsible for conducting thorough inspections, evaluating structural integrity, and providing detailed reports on the condition of project and related infrastructure. The role requires a keen eye for detail, excellent analytical skills, and a deep understanding of structural engineering principles.

Your role

Site & Construction Inspection

• Conduct routine and detailed site inspections for roadworks, including:
• Earthworks, embankments, and subgrade preparation.
• Pavement layers (sub-base, base, asphalt wearing/binder courses).
• Kerbs, footpaths, junctions, and traffic islands.
• Drainage systems (culverts, stormwater networks, chambers).
• Road furniture, signage, and safety barriers.
• Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, and method statements.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with:
• Project specifications.
• Applicable standards (AASHTO, ASTM, BS, DMRB, UAE/DOT standards).

Health, safety, and environmental requirements

• Verify materials, workmanship, and construction methods before approval.
• Witness field and laboratory testing (compaction, asphalt, concrete, soil tests).

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate inspection records, site diaries, and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inspection and progress reports.
• Report defects, delays, and quality issues with clear recommendations for corrective actions.

Coordination & Stakeholder Interface

• Coordinate closely with engineers, project managers, contractors, surveyors, and QA/QC teams.
• Participate in site meetings, technical reviews, and coordination sessions.
• Support inspections with authorities, clients, and regulatory bodies.

Technical Support

• Provide guidance to junior inspectors on road construction best practices.
• Assist engineering teams with site queries, design clarifications, and constructability issues.
• Ensure works are completed in line with approved traffic management plans and sequencing.

About you

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory).
• Master’s degree is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in road and highway infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in site inspection, supervision, and quality control for:
• Roads, highways, expressways.
• Interchanges and junction improvements.
• Associated infrastructure (drainage, utilities, bridges).

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of:
• Road construction methods and pavement design.
• Materials used in road projects (asphalt, aggregates, concrete).
• Familiarity with international and regional standards such as:
• AASHTO, ASTM, BS, DMRB, ASCE.
• Local authority/DOT standards (UAE preferred).

Skills

• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in inspection tools, reporting systems, and MS Office.
• Willingness to travel across project sites as required.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent.
• Relevant QA/QC or HSE certifications.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.