Inspector - Civil

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Job Description

The Civil Inspector works closely with the Resident Engineer (RE), Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE), Contractor, QA/QC team, surveyors, and Client representatives to monitor construction progress, verify workmanship and materials, identify site issues, and ensure compliance with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Be fully familiar with the project contract documents, approved detailed drawings, technical specifications, method statements, inspection and test plans, health and safety requirements, and all approved revisions or updates.
• Monitor and ensure the Contractor’s compliance with the requirements, standards, specifications, drawings, and approved documents of the contract.
• Undertake daily site supervision and inspections of civil and infrastructure works as required or instructed by the Resident Engineer (RE) or Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE).
• Liaise with the Contractor on a daily basis and follow up on construction activities, manpower, equipment, materials, work sequences, and site requirements.
• Monitor the Contractor’s management and utilization of manpower, plant, equipment, materials, and other resources to ensure that construction activities are progressing effectively.
• Monitor compliance with project health, safety, and environmental requirements and promptly report unsafe conditions, practices, or activities to the RE/ARE.
• Maintain accurate daily records of the Contractor’s manpower, equipment, plant, materials, and site activities.
• Prepare and submit daily inspection and site reports to the RE/ARE, including details of completed works, ongoing activities, work orders, material deliveries, inspections, testing, resources, and any site issues.
• Follow up on and assist in implementing site instructions issued by the RE and ARE, ensuring that the Contractor takes appropriate corrective action within the required timeframe.
• Apply and implement project quality control procedures and ensure that construction activities comply with the approved Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) requirements.
• Monitor the Contractor’s QA/QC activities, inspection requests, testing activities, quality records, and corrective actions, and maintain relevant documentation.
• Inspect materials delivered to site and verify their compliance with approved material submittals, specifications, drawings, and contract requirements.
• Maintain records of material testing, laboratory test results, inspections, approved works, rejected works, corrective actions, and other relevant quality documentation.
• Carry out site measurements, quantity verification, and surveying checks as required by the RE/ARE, particularly for pipe alignments, levels, invert levels, gradients, and other infrastructure works.
• Verify construction dimensions, levels, line, grade, location, and alignment against approved drawings and specifications.
• Audit and inspect construction activities for conformity with contract documents, approved drawings, specifications, method statements, inspection and test plans, and Contractor-submitted plans.
• Identify defective, non-conforming, or substandard work and immediately report such issues to the RE/ARE for appropriate action.
• Assist the RE and ARE in identifying, investigating, and resolving site problems and technical issues promptly.
• Coordinate and cooperate with the Client’s Project Manager and other Client representatives during site inspections, ensuring that inspections are conducted in the presence of the RE or ARE where required.
• Assist the RE and ARE in monitoring construction progress and achievement of key project milestones.
• Monitor the start-up, commissioning, testing, completion, and handover of infrastructure works and maintain appropriate records of project milestones and completion activities.
• Verify completed works prior to inspection, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Assist in maintaining accurate project records, inspection documentation, site photographs, test reports, measurements, correspondence, and other construction records.
• Assist the RE and ARE in preparing technical correspondence, site instructions, inspection records, non-conformance documentation, and other project-related communications in accordance with contract requirements.
• Communicate site observations, progress, quality concerns, safety issues, and Contractor performance matters to the RE/ARE in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all inspection and monitoring activities are properly documented and that relevant records are maintained for project control and audit purposes.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience as a Civil Inspector on infrastructure, utilities, roads, drainage, pipelines, or similar civil construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction methods, inspection procedures, drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Experience with pipe installation, alignment and level checks, earthworks, concrete works, drainage, utilities, and associated infrastructure works is desirable.
• Knowledge of QA/QC procedures, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, material testing, and site documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Knowledge of construction health and safety requirements.
• Good communication, coordination, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Contractors, Consultants, Clients, surveyors, QA/QC personnel, and other project stakeholders.
• Proficiency in standard site reporting and documentation systems; familiarity with surveying equipment and relevant engineering software is an advantage.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.