Civil Inspector
AECOM
17 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Abu Dhabi, AE
AECOM, a global infrastructure leader, is looking for a Civil Inspector – Infrastructure to join a project team onsite in Abu Dhabi. The role centers on inspecting civil construction works to verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements and the project’s quality requirements. As a Fortune 500 firm with a worldwide team of more than 50,000 planners, designers, engineers and other professionals, AECOM delivers projects that shape communities and create lasting value. All new hires participate in an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as part of the onboarding process.
The position suits hands-on inspectors who like fieldwork and have a knack for detail, especially when coordinating with surveyors to confirm setting-out, levels and as-built information. UAE infrastructure experience is preferred, and the role is full-time and onsite in Abu Dhabi. It’s a chance to contribute to projects that span roads, drainage and other civil works within a global firm that supports growth and development.
On the ground in Abu Dhabi
On a typical day, you’ll inspect civil and infrastructure works across roads, earthworks, pavements, kerbs and footpaths, ensuring construction aligns with approved drawings and project specifications. You’ll also monitor excavation, backfilling, compaction, subgrade, subbase, road base and asphalt works to spot deviations early. You’ll oversee concrete activities, including reinforcement, formwork, placement, curing and finishing, and you’ll check drainage structures, manholes and culverts as part of the broader civil package.
Verifying line, level, alignment, dimensions and elevations against plans is a constant task, along with reviewing Inspection Requests, shop drawings, method statements and material approvals to confirm they meet project requirements. Coordination is key: you’ll work with surveyors to verify setting-out and as-built information, witness field and laboratory testing (including compaction, concrete and asphalt tests), and identify defective or non-conforming works to follow up with corrective actions. You’ll help resolve site issues by coordinating with the Resident Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, the Contractor and other discipline inspectors, and you’ll monitor interfaces between civil works and utilities. Maintaining inspection records, daily reports and quality documentation is part of the routine, and you’ll support final inspections and handover when projects are ready to close out.
What you’ll need to bring to the role
Here’s how the requirements break down. Must-haves include a diploma or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related discipline, plus relevant experience inspecting civil infrastructure projects. You should have solid knowledge of roads, earthworks, pavements, concrete works, drainage structures and related civil works, and the ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and method statements. Experience with inspection procedures, field testing and quality documentation is expected, as is a good understanding of construction quality requirements and applicable standards. Strong communication and coordination skills are essential, and UAE experience on infrastructure projects is preferred.
Nice-to-haves include experience on infrastructure projects in the UAE, which would be a plus for this role.
Compensation, benefits and working realities
The posting does not include a salary figure, but the role is full-time and onsite in Abu Dhabi. AECOM offers a comprehensive benefits package that typically covers medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability benefits, paid time off and leaves, a range of voluntary benefits and perks, flexible work options and well-being resources, plus programs like an employee assistance program. Other benefits mentioned include business travel insurance, service recognition awards, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan. As part of the onboarding process, all new hires are required to attend Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location in person.
Advice for applicants
Lead with your civil engineering credential and any UAE infrastructure experience up front on your resume, so you signal the core qualifications immediately. Tie your background to the must-haves by citing specific projects where you inspected roads, earthworks, pavements, drainage structures or concrete works, and where you read drawings, specs and method statements to verify compliance.
When you talk about your on-site experience, focus on concrete examples of reading plans and verifying line and level, and on how you coordinated with surveyors to confirm setting-out and as-built information. Prepare to describe a time you identified a defective or non-conforming item and how you supported or led corrective actions, including who you involved (for example the Resident Engineer or other inspectors) and how you tracked the issue to resolution.
In interviews, be ready to discuss how you manage multiple interfaces on a project, such as civil works intersecting with roads, drainage and utilities, and how you maintain quality documentation and daily reports to keep stakeholders informed. Finally, think of a thoughtful question to ask, such as how the team handles interfaces between civil works and utilities on current Abu Dhabi projects and what typical turnaround looks like for resolving interface issues.
How to apply
This posting outlines the role and the qualifications AECOM is seeking, along with the benefits and onboarding requirements. If this aligns with your experience, you may want to prepare to discuss specific projects where you performed on-site inspections, coordinated with surveyors, and maintained comprehensive quality records.
The position suits hands-on inspectors who like fieldwork and have a knack for detail, especially when coordinating with surveyors to confirm setting-out, levels and as-built information. UAE infrastructure experience is preferred, and the role is full-time and onsite in Abu Dhabi. It’s a chance to contribute to projects that span roads, drainage and other civil works within a global firm that supports growth and development.
On the ground in Abu Dhabi
On a typical day, you’ll inspect civil and infrastructure works across roads, earthworks, pavements, kerbs and footpaths, ensuring construction aligns with approved drawings and project specifications. You’ll also monitor excavation, backfilling, compaction, subgrade, subbase, road base and asphalt works to spot deviations early. You’ll oversee concrete activities, including reinforcement, formwork, placement, curing and finishing, and you’ll check drainage structures, manholes and culverts as part of the broader civil package.
Verifying line, level, alignment, dimensions and elevations against plans is a constant task, along with reviewing Inspection Requests, shop drawings, method statements and material approvals to confirm they meet project requirements. Coordination is key: you’ll work with surveyors to verify setting-out and as-built information, witness field and laboratory testing (including compaction, concrete and asphalt tests), and identify defective or non-conforming works to follow up with corrective actions. You’ll help resolve site issues by coordinating with the Resident Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, the Contractor and other discipline inspectors, and you’ll monitor interfaces between civil works and utilities. Maintaining inspection records, daily reports and quality documentation is part of the routine, and you’ll support final inspections and handover when projects are ready to close out.
What you’ll need to bring to the role
Here’s how the requirements break down. Must-haves include a diploma or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related discipline, plus relevant experience inspecting civil infrastructure projects. You should have solid knowledge of roads, earthworks, pavements, concrete works, drainage structures and related civil works, and the ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and method statements. Experience with inspection procedures, field testing and quality documentation is expected, as is a good understanding of construction quality requirements and applicable standards. Strong communication and coordination skills are essential, and UAE experience on infrastructure projects is preferred.
Nice-to-haves include experience on infrastructure projects in the UAE, which would be a plus for this role.
Compensation, benefits and working realities
The posting does not include a salary figure, but the role is full-time and onsite in Abu Dhabi. AECOM offers a comprehensive benefits package that typically covers medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability benefits, paid time off and leaves, a range of voluntary benefits and perks, flexible work options and well-being resources, plus programs like an employee assistance program. Other benefits mentioned include business travel insurance, service recognition awards, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan. As part of the onboarding process, all new hires are required to attend Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location in person.
Advice for applicants
Lead with your civil engineering credential and any UAE infrastructure experience up front on your resume, so you signal the core qualifications immediately. Tie your background to the must-haves by citing specific projects where you inspected roads, earthworks, pavements, drainage structures or concrete works, and where you read drawings, specs and method statements to verify compliance.
When you talk about your on-site experience, focus on concrete examples of reading plans and verifying line and level, and on how you coordinated with surveyors to confirm setting-out and as-built information. Prepare to describe a time you identified a defective or non-conforming item and how you supported or led corrective actions, including who you involved (for example the Resident Engineer or other inspectors) and how you tracked the issue to resolution.
In interviews, be ready to discuss how you manage multiple interfaces on a project, such as civil works intersecting with roads, drainage and utilities, and how you maintain quality documentation and daily reports to keep stakeholders informed. Finally, think of a thoughtful question to ask, such as how the team handles interfaces between civil works and utilities on current Abu Dhabi projects and what typical turnaround looks like for resolving interface issues.
How to apply
This posting outlines the role and the qualifications AECOM is seeking, along with the benefits and onboarding requirements. If this aligns with your experience, you may want to prepare to discuss specific projects where you performed on-site inspections, coordinated with surveyors, and maintained comprehensive quality records.