Inspector - Wet Utilities

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of water infrastructure works, including ductile iron and HDPE pipe installations, valve chambers, thrust blocks and related fittings
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings and authority standards (e.g., ADDC / ADWEA / DEWA)
• Verify bedding, alignment, jointing, backfilling and pressure testing of water pipelines
• Monitor progress of water network installations and ensure adherence to approved schedules
• Review and verify method statements, ITPs, material submittals and shop drawings relevant to water works
• Raise non-conformance reports (NCRs) for deviations or poor workmanship
• Coordinate with contractor, consultant team and utility authorities for inspections, approvals and tie-ins
• Prepare daily reports, site photographs and inspection records
• Ensure redline markups and as-built information are correctly updated by the contractor
• Report any safety violations or quality concerns to the Resident Engineer or Quality Engineer

Requirements

• Civil degree
• 7+ years
• 3+ years UAE
• Pipe installation
• Pressure testing
• NCR reporting
• Authority liaison
• QA/QC
• HSE compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Prior experience on comparable structural and roads projects
• Familiarity with UAE authority standards and approvals processes (ADDC / ADWEA / DEWA)
• Strong documentation and reporting skills, with experience preparing ITPs and method statements
• Proven track record coordinating multi-disciplinary site activities and utility tie-ins

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package dependent on employment status
• Annual leave and paid leave
• Health / medical insurance (employee and family options)
• End of service gratuity
• Annual ticket / flights (subject to policy)
• Visa support

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering a better world through planning, design, engineering, program and construction management. Working across water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings, AECOM partners with public and private clients to create sustainable, resilient solutions. As part of a global team, employees access training and development, career growth and the resources to work on impactful projects worldwide.