Civil Inspector - Bridge/Tunnel

About the role

AECOM is looking for a Civil Inspector for Bridges and Tunnels to join its infrastructure project team in Abu Dhabi. The inspector inspects and monitors bridge and tunnel construction works, making sure they are carried out in line with approved drawings, specifications, method statements and project requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect bridge works such as foundations, piling, pile caps, abutments, piers, retaining walls, decks, barriers, bearings and expansion joints.
• Inspect tunnel works including excavation, structural works, concrete, waterproofing, drainage, backfilling and associated structures.
• Check reinforcement, formwork, embedded items, concrete placement, curing and finishing.
• Verify line, level, alignment, elevations and dimensions of civil and structural works.
• Review and verify Inspection Requests (IRs), shop drawings, method statements and material approvals.
• Monitor concrete works and required testing, including slump tests, temperature checks, cube tests and other quality tests.
• Inspect waterproofing, drainage, construction joints, expansion joints, barriers and other associated works.
• Coordinate with surveyors to check setting-out, levels, alignment and as-built information.
• Monitor interfaces between bridges/tunnels, roads, earthworks, utilities and drainage works.
• Identify non-conforming works and follow up on rectification.
• Maintain inspection records, quality documentation and daily site reports.
• Coordinate with the Resident Engineer, contractor, surveyors and other discipline inspectors to ensure proper sequencing and completion.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in bridge and tunnel construction inspection.
• Experience on major infrastructure, civil and structural projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and method statements.
• Experience with Inspection Requests and quality documentation.
• UAE experience is preferred.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of concrete works, foundations, piling, structural elements, waterproofing, drainage and finishing works.
• Inspection of civil and structural works and quality documentation.

What we offer

• Benefits depending on employment status, which may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs and a global team working on projects across the industry.