Civil Inspector

Description

Engineering is more than design and delivery at Zutari; it is the craft of shaping possibility.

As a leading buildings, infrastructure engineering, and advisory practice with over 90 years of heritage across Africa and the Middle East, we work across the full infrastructure lifecycle to deliver innovative, digitally enabled solutions. From bridges and dams to energy systems and smart infrastructure, our work connects communities and unlocks long-term value.

We are looking for technical minds who see beyond constraints and are driven to engineer solutions that matter, today and for generations to come.

Role Overview

The Civil Inspector will be responsible for monitoring, supervising, and inspecting civil works on infrastructure projects in Dubai, with a strong focus on RTA and Dubai Municipality (DM) standards (as applicable), project specifications, approved drawings, and local/international codes.

The role provides on-site technical oversight to ensure that civil construction activities, such as earthworks, roadworks, utilities, drainage, concrete works, and associated civil infrastructure elements are executed in full compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. The Civil Inspector will verify works, identify non-conformances, support resolution of site issues, and maintain accurate inspection and quality records.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect and supervise construction activities, including(as relevant to the project scope):
• Excavation, backfilling, compaction, grading, and subgrade preparation
• Field density testing coordination and acceptance of compaction results
• Sub-base/base course placement and compactionAsphalt works (tack coat, binder/wearing course), concrete pavements (where applicable)
• Kerbs, footpaths, interlock, road markings interface readiness, and finishing works
• Manholes, catch basins/gullies, pipelines, culverts, channels, headwalls, tie-ins
• Line/level checks, bedding and surround, testing and commissioning readiness
• Ducts, sleeves, chambers, protection slabs, utility crossings, reinstatement
• Coordination with relevant authorities and NOCs where applicable
• Blinding, foundations for civil structures, thrust blocks, retaining walls (as applicable)
• Reinforcement/formwork inspection and concrete placement/curing checks
• Verify construction activities comply with approved drawings, project specifications, RTA/DM requirements, and applicable standards/codes.
• Ensure works are executed in accordance with approved method statements, ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans), and risk assessments.
• Review and process Inspection Requests (IRs) and ensure required preconditions are met before approvals/witnessing.
• Review material submittals relevant to civil works (e.g., aggregates, asphalt mix, concrete, pipes, bedding material) and verify on-site materials match approvals.
• Support review of shop drawings for constructability and compliance (as assigned by the Engineer).
• Testing, Witnessing, and Quality Records
• Witness and/or verify required tests and records, such as:
• Compaction/FDT results, plate load (if applicable), concrete sampling/cube results
• Asphalt temperature/laydown checks and density/cores (where specified)
• Pressure tests for pipelines, CCTV (if required), infiltration/leak tests as applicable
  
• Maintain daily inspection reports, progress logs, checklists, and photo records in line with project QA/QC requirements.
• Identify, record, and report non-conformances (NCRs); recommend corrective actions and monitor timely closure.
• Verify rectification works and re-inspections are completed and documented.
• Support snagging, as-built verification, and handover documentation readiness.
• Coordinate with project engineers, contractor teams, subcontractors, and authority representatives (e.g., RTA/DM) to resolve technical and site-related issues.
• Escalate risks/issues early (quality, safety, programme, access, interfaces, permits).
• Ensure strict adherence to Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements at all times.
• Stop/raise concerns for unsafe practices and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
  
  

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering (or related discipline).
• Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience in civil inspection on road/infrastructure projects in the UAE.
• Proven experience working on RTA and/or Dubai Municipality projects and familiarity with relevant standards, specifications, and approval processes.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction methods and materials, including:
• Earthworks/compaction, pavement layers, asphalt works, concrete works
• Drainage/utilities installation, testing, reinstatement and finishes
  
• Familiarity with applicable standards/codes (as relevant): BS, ASTM, AASHTO, ACI or equivalent.
• Experience with international consulting/engineering firms is preferred.
• Strong communication and technical reporting skills in English (Arabic is an advantage).
• Proficiency in MS Office and digital site inspection/reporting tools.