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About the Role
Zutari is hiring a Civil Inspector to supervise and inspect civil works on infrastructure projects in Dubai, ensuring compliance with RTA and DM standards. The role requires 7-10 years of experience in civil inspection on road/infrastructure projects in the UAE.
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Responsibilities
- Inspect and supervise construction activities including earthworks, roadworks, drainage, utilities, and concrete works
- Verify construction activities comply with approved drawings, project specifications, RTA/DM requirements, and applicable standards/codes
- Review and process Inspection Requests (IRs) and ensure required preconditions are met
- Review material submittals relevant to civil works and verify on site materials match approvals
- Witness and/or verify required tests and records such as compaction, concrete sampling, asphalt checks
- Maintain daily inspection reports, progress logs, checklists, and photo records
- Identify, record, and report non conformances (NCRs); recommend corrective actions and monitor closure
- Coordinate with project engineers, contractor teams, subcontractors, and authority representatives
- Ensure strict adherence to Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements
Requirements
- 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
- Strong knowledge of civil construction methods and materials
- Familiarity with applicable standards/codes (BS, ASTM, AASHTO, ACI or equivalent)
- Strong communication and technical reporting skills in English (Arabic is an advantage)
- Proficiency in MS Office and digital site inspection/reporting tools
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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.
- The role provides on site technical oversight to ensure civil construction activities are executed in full compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Inspection & Supervision of Civil Works
- Inspect and supervise construction activities, including earthworks and formation, roadworks and pavements, drainage and stormwater, utilities and corridor works, concrete and minor structural civil elements.
- 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, and risk assessments.
Submittals, IRs, and Technical Reviews
- Review and process Inspection Requests (IRs) and ensure required preconditions are met before approvals/witnessing.
- Review material submittals relevant to civil works and verify on site materials match approvals.
- Support review of shop drawings for constructability and compliance.
Testing, Witnessing, and Quality Records
- Witness and/or verify required tests and records, such as compaction/FDT results, concrete sampling/cube results, asphalt temperature/laydown checks, pressure tests for pipelines, CCTV, etc.
- Maintain daily inspection reports, progress logs, checklists, and photo records in line with project QA/QC requirements.
Non Conformance, Corrective Actions, and Close Out
- 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.
Coordination & Stakeholder Management
- 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).
HSE Compliance
- 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.
Qualifications & Experience
- 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.
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