Roads / Landscape Inspector

About the role

WSP is looking for a Roads / Landscape Inspector to join its Abu Dhabi team and support the construction supervision of major transportation, public realm, landscape and infrastructure projects. The inspector checks roadworks, landscape works, streetscape elements and associated infrastructure against approved drawings, project specifications, quality standards and authority requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect roads, highways, landscape, public realm and streetscape works to ensure compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Monitor site activities on pavements, kerbs, sidewalks, hardscape, softscape, irrigation systems and associated infrastructure.
• Review contractor inspection requests and verify completed works before approval.
• Inspect road construction activities such as earthworks, subgrade, subbase, asphalt, road markings and road furniture.
• Inspect landscape works including planting, irrigation networks, hardscape features, public realm elements and street furniture.
• Verify that materials and workmanship meet approved standards and specifications.
• Witness testing and inspection activities for roadworks, irrigation systems and landscape installations.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers, Site Engineers, contractors and utility stakeholders.
• Identify non-conforming works and help implement corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection records and prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements on site.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Roads Inspector, Landscape Inspector or Roads/Landscape Inspector on infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in construction supervision consultancy environments; consultancy-side supervision experience is essential.
• Familiarity with Abu Dhabi and UAE authority standards, specifications and construction practices.
• Experience on major transportation, landscape and infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi or the UAE is preferred.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of road construction, landscape installation, irrigation systems, public realm works and streetscape development.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and construction documents.
• Experience witnessing testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, coordination and reporting skills.