Civil Inspector - Wet Utilities
Job Description and Requirements
Civil Inspector - Wet UtilitiesJob Snapshot
Role: Civil Inspector - Wet Utilities
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Building-Construction Inspection
Experience: Relevant wet utilities and infrastructure construction experience with strong stormwater experience
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
AECOM is seeking an experienced Civil Inspector - Wet Utilities to join its infrastructure project team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The position focuses on site inspection and quality monitoring of wet utility construction, with particular emphasis on stormwater works. The Civil Inspector will verify pipelines, drainage structures, materials, workmanship, testing, levels, and installation activities against approved project requirements while supporting the Engineer with construction progress and quality oversight.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Building-Construction Inspection
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect and monitor stormwater, sewerage, potable water, irrigation, and
- Conduct daily site inspections to confirm compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans, and project requirements.
- Inspect stormwater pipelines, manholes, catch basins, gullies, drainage structures, and associated works.
- Inspect sewerage, potable water, and irrigation pipelines and related structures as required.
- Review and verify Inspection Requests submitted by the Contractor and confirm that works are ready for inspection.
- Monitor materials, workmanship, installation, bedding, backfilling, compaction, and protection of wet utility networks.
- Witness and inspect pressure testing, leakage testing, CCTV inspection, and other applicable testing activities.
- Verify pipeline and drainage structure line, level, alignment, slopes, and invert levels.
- Confirm that construction complies with approved shop drawings and project specifications.
- Identify defective or non-compliant work and coordinate corrective actions with the Engineer and Contractor.
- Monitor Contractor compliance with approved method statements, ITPs, and quality requirements.
- Coordinate with surveyors and other disciplines to verify correct setting out and levels.
- Maintain accurate records covering inspections, testing, site activities, and quality-related matters.
- Participate in site meetings and coordination activities as required.
- Support the Engineer in monitoring construction progress and quality.
- Monitor compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements during site activities.
Wet Utilities Inspection Focus
Stormwater works form a significant part of this position. The Civil Inspector will monitor the installation and quality of drainage pipelines, manholes, catch basins, gullies, and associated structures while also covering sewerage, potable water, and irrigation networks.
The role requires careful verification of installation conditions, bedding and backfilling, compaction, pipeline alignment, slopes, invert levels, testing, and inspection documentation before completed works progress through the required approval stages.
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma or Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Relevant experience in wet utilities and infrastructure construction.
- Strong experience in stormwater works.
- Good knowledge of stormwater, sewerage, potable water, and irrigation networks.
- Experience inspecting pipelines, manholes, drainage structures, and associated infrastructure works.
- Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and inspection procedures.
- Experience working with Contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
- UAE infrastructure and Authority experience is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with good communication and coordination skills.
Working at AECOM
This position forms part of AECOM\'s Transportation business and Quality career area. It provides hands-on involvement in infrastructure inspection, wet utility construction, testing, quality verification, and multidisciplinary site coordination.
Depending on employment status, AECOM states that benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, leave programs, voluntary benefits, well-being resources, employee assistance, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan.
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 a global infrastructure consulting and professional services firm working across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its services span the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design, and engineering through program and construction management.



