Civil Inspector - Infrastructure

With more than 14000 people around the globe, GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Serving clients across five continents and the Pacific region, GHD people share a passion for exceeding the expectations of our clients and contributing to their success. 

 About the Role

Our Construction Phase Services team has a strong core team of highly experienced industry professionals who take a long-term approach to client management. Our unique market position and enviable reputation leads to strong trusted relationships and repeat business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery and execution of consultancy services under contract with our clients. This role involves resource vs workload planning, KPIs, deliverables, and building rapport with clients and the wider consulting team. 

Responsibilities

• The Infrastructure / Civil Inspector shall be responsible for the day-to-day inspection and supervision of civil and infrastructure works, ensuring that construction activities are executed in accordance with approved IFC/shop drawings, project specifications, approved method statements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), material approvals, authority requirements and applicable standards.
• The Inspector will primarily cover earthworks, roads and pavements, stormwater drainage, wet and dry utilities, underground services, chambers/manholes, duct banks, concrete works and associated external civil works.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline. 
•  Ideally 5+ years of relevant construction-site inspection experience, with strong exposure to infrastructure/civil works. 
• Strong ability to inspect works against approved IFC/shop drawings, project specifications, method statements and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), which is central to this role.
• Familiarity with material approvals, RFIs/WIRs, testing requirements, NCRs and site inspection documentation. 
• Good understanding of UAE construction practices, authority requirements and applicable civil/infrastructure standards would be highly desirable. 
• Previous experience working for an engineering consultancy/PMC in a site supervision role would be preferred. 
•  Experience coordinating with contractors, engineers, QA/QC teams, utility teams and client representatives. 
• Good written and verbal English communication skills. 

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At GHD, we celebrate the power of a multicultural workforce and champion individual achievement. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees—regardless of background, identity, or experience. We believe that diversity drives innovation, and we welcome the unique perspectives that each team member brings to our organization