Civil Inspector

The Civil Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all civil construction works on waterworks infrastructure projects are executed in strict compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, and applicable quality and HSE standards. The role requires continuous site surveillance, systematic reporting, and close coordination with the project QA/QC and site management team to achieve a safe, defect-free, and code-compliant project delivery

• Conduct regular and thorough site inspections of all civil works including earthworks, excavation, back filling, concrete works, road works, and drainage systems associated with waterworks infrastructure projects.
• Verify that civil construction activities are carried out in strict accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, BOQ, and relevant Local and international codes and standards (e.g. TAQA Standards, BS, ASTM, AASHTO).
• Prepare and submit HSE Observation Reports documenting unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and near-miss incidents; coordinate corrective and preventive actions with the site HSE team and contractor.
• Compile and issue comprehensive Daily Inspection Reports covering inspection activities, findings, test results, non-conformances raised, and status of outstanding items.
• Inspect and verify all material deliveries to site against approved material submittals, material specifications, delivery notes, and test certificates before acceptance and incorporation into permanent works.
• Monitor and witness field testing activities including compaction tests, concrete cube tests, slump tests, and pipe pressure tests, ensuring results comply with project acceptance criteria.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and Method Statements to plan, coordinate, and execute civil inspection activities effectively.
• Identify construction defects and non-conformances; raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and monitor close-out of corrective actions in coordination with the QA/QC team.
• Coordinate with third-party laboratories, client representatives, and consultant inspectors during hold points and witness points as defined in the approved ITP.
• Maintain accurate and well-organized inspection records, test reports, material documentation, and as-built mark-ups for QA/QC audits and project handover dossiers.

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in civil inspection
• Infrastructure Water Works, Earthworks & Concrete inspection, Laying and testing of Water pipelines and Fire Hydrants.
• High attention to detail; strong written and verbal communication; ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced site environment; proactive and results-oriented
• Quality inspection or materials testing certifications (e.g. ACI, CIOB, or equivalent) are an advantage