Civil Inspector - Road and Traffic Construction

About the role

Consertus, a global capital program management and advisory firm, is hiring a Civil Inspector for its Construction Supervision Department in Abu Dhabi. Reporting to the Resident Engineer and Section Engineers, the inspector carries out site inspections on road and traffic construction projects to ensure construction complies with approved plans, specifications, codes and land boundaries provided by the Government. The role involves close coordination with the construction team, engineers and contractors.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect projects during and after construction for structural quality, general safety and conformance to specifications and codes
• Inspect facilities and installations for environmental impact and conformity with design
• Monitor use of materials and construction techniques, and check plumbing, wiring, equipment and appliances for proper installation
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment and elevation against building plans and codes
• Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs
• Attend off-site and out-of-country inspections of materials, samples, mock-ups and testing
• Inspect procured materials and ensure they are stored and protected according to manufacturer recommendations
• Coordinate with the construction team to obtain survey control point information and check adherence to shop drawings and snag lists
• Perform additional duties as reasonably required by the role

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related technical field (preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in construction inspection, quality control or site supervision, preferably on roads or infrastructure projects
• Valid driver's license and reliable means of independent transport, as the position is based at a remote site

Required skills

• Working knowledge of construction codes, standards and material specifications
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, shop drawings and technical specifications
• Basic proficiency in surveying tools and measurement techniques
• Proficiency in relevant software for documentation and reporting (MS Office); familiarity with site inspection or QA/QC software is a plus