Wet Utilities Inspector - Infrastructure Construction

Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function:
Building-Construction Inspection

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement:
On-site

AECOM is looking for a Wet Utilities Inspector to join its infrastructure project team, supporting the construction and quality inspection of drainage, sewerage, potable water, and irrigation networks. The successful candidate will monitor site activities, inspect pipeline installations and associated structures, and verify that construction works meet approved drawings, technical specifications, method statements, and project quality requirements. The position involves inspecting excavation, pipe laying, bedding, back filling, compaction, and reinstatement works.

It also requires coordinating material inspections, witnessing network testing, identifying construction deficiencies, and maintaining accurate inspection records. Working alongside the Resident Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, contractors, surveyors, and other utility inspectors, the role contributes to the delivery of compliant wet utilities infrastructure from construction through testing, commissioning, and handover.

• Inspect construction activities involving stormwater drainage, sewerage, potable water, and irrigation networks.
• Monitor pipeline installation and verify compliance with approved drawings and technical specifications.
• Inspect manholes, catch basins, gullies, chambers, valves, fittings, and associated structures.
• Check pipeline alignment, levels, gradients, bedding, and jointing.
• Verify that installation methods meet approved project requirements.
• Identify defective workmanship and non-conforming construction activities.
• Follow up with contractors on required corrective actions.

• Inspect excavation, shoring, and dewatering activities associated with wet utilities construction.
• Monitor pipe-laying operations and installation procedures.
• Verify bedding, back filling, and compaction works against approved specifications.
• Inspect construction details affecting pipeline installation quality.
• Coordinate with surveyors regarding relevant levels and alignment requirements.
• Report construction discrepancies and outstanding inspection observations.

• Witness pressure testing and leakage testing of applicable utility networks.
• Monitor CCTV inspections and other tests required by project specifications.
• Review relevant testing records and identify outstanding quality concerns.
• Inspect concrete works and precast elements associated with wet utilities infrastructure.
• Verify that testing activities comply with applicable project requirements.
• Support the resolution of deficiencies identified during inspection and testing.

• Review Inspection Requests (IRs), construction method statements, and shop drawings.
• Examine relevant material approvals and technical documentation.
• Verify that materials delivered to site correspond with approved material submittals.
• Identify materials that do not meet project specifications.
• Coordinate with contractors and engineering personnel regarding material inspection concerns.
• Maintain accurate documentation supporting construction quality verification.

• Monitor reinstatement works following wet utilities installation.
• Coordinate inspection activities involving roads and other utility networks.
• Identify construction interfaces that may affect installation quality or progress.
• Communicate technical issues to the Resident Engineer and Assistant Resident Engineer.
• Work with contractors, surveyors, and other utility inspectors to resolve site concerns.
• Suppor…