Inspector - Wet Utilities

About the role

AECOM is seeking an experienced Inspector - Wet Utilities in Dubai to supervise and inspect the construction, installation, testing and commissioning of wet utility infrastructure works. The inspector ensures that potable water, irrigation, sewerage, stormwater and associated utility networks are carried out in line with project specifications, approved drawings, authority requirements, quality standards and health and safety regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect and supervise the installation of sewerage, stormwater, potable water, TSE and irrigation pipelines, and verify materials, diameters, pressure ratings, classes and fittings against approved submittals.
• Check pipeline excavation, trench preparation, shoring, dewatering and bedding before pipe installation, and inspect pipe laying, alignment, gradient, invert levels and jointing.
• Verify manholes, catch basins, valve chambers, thrust blocks, valves, air release valves, washout valves and fire hydrants.
• Witness hydrostatic pressure tests, leakage tests and pipeline testing, and check sewerage and stormwater networks for correct flow direction and gradients.
• Monitor contractor activities against approved method statements and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and raise and follow up Site Observation Reports (SORs) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Review inspection requests (WIRs), coordinate with contractors, surveyors and utility agencies, and maintain inspection records, test reports and as-built records.
• Protect existing underground utilities, monitor progress and report daily site activities, and support the Resident Engineer.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 7 years of construction supervision experience, with at least 5 years on wet utilities infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience inspecting water transmission and distribution networks, sewerage, stormwater drainage, irrigation systems, chambers, manholes and pumping stations.
• Experience on projects for major developers, municipalities or government authorities, and familiarity with Dubai Municipality, DEWA, RTA and other UAE authorities.
• Valid UAE driving licence preferred.

Required skills

• Ability to review shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, inspection requests and as-built drawings.
• Experience witnessing hydrostatic testing, pressure testing, gravity sewer testing, CCTV inspections, chlorination, flushing and commissioning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic inspection management systems.
• Strong communication with Resident Engineers, contractors, utility authorities and clients.