Inspector

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise contractors’ field activities at assigned dam and water-infrastructure sites.
• Inspect construction, maintenance, repair and rehabilitation works.
• Monitor works involving concrete, earthworks, masonry, drainage, roads, fencing and structural repairs.
• Inspect dam crests, embankments, slopes, abutments, spillways, outlets, channels and associated civil structures.
• Review approved drawings, specifications, method statements and inspection and test plans before work begins.
• Verify that contractors execute work in accordance with approved technical documents and Client instructions.
• Monitor workmanship, materials, equipment and construction methods.
• Verify the dimensions, levels, alignment and location of completed works.
• Inspect reinforcement, formwork, embedded items and concrete works before placement.
• Witness concrete sampling, field-density testing, material testing and other required inspections.
• Check material deliveries against approved submittals, certificates and specifications.
• Inspect repair activities involving cracks, joints, concrete deterioration, erosion, drainage and surface protection.
• Monitor grouting, waterproofing, crack injection and slope-protection works where applicable.
• Identify defects, unsafe conditions, incomplete work and non-conforming activities.
• Issue site observations and support the preparation of non-conformance reports.
• Follow up corrective and preventive actions through to verified closure.
• Review contractors’ inspection requests and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate joint inspections with engineers, consultants and Client representatives.
• Review and coordinate contractor activities to prevent conflicts and interruptions.
• Monitor daily progress against approved schedules and work instructions.
• Verify contractors’ manpower, equipment and material availability.
• Report delays, access constraints, resource shortages and other site issues.
• Support the measurement and verification of completed quantities.
• Provide site information for payment assessments, variations and claims.
• Monitor compliance with permit-to-work, environmental and occupational safety requirements.
• Participate in toolbox talks, site coordination meetings and safety inspections.
• Maintain daily site diaries, inspection records, photographs and progress evidence.
• Record weather conditions, work locations, manpower, equipment and completed activities.
• Review red-line drawings and support the verification of as-built information.
• Participate in testing, handover, snagging and close-out inspections.
• Prepare periodic reports containing observations, findings, recommendations and outstanding actions.
• Prepare clear daily, weekly, monthly, annual and technical reports as required by the assignment.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Attend meetings, inspections and site visits anywhere in Saudi Arabia as required.
• Comply with Saudi laws, applicable codes, Client procedures, quality requirements and occupational health and safety obligations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in civil inspection, construction supervision, maintenance or similar projects.
• Previous experience with dam facilities is required.
• Practical knowledge of civil works, concrete, earthworks, drainage and structural repairs.
• Ability to interpret civil drawings, technical specifications, method statements and inspection and test plans.
• Experience inspecting contractors’ work and verifying compliance with approved requirements.
• Knowledge of material-inspection and construction quality-control procedures.
• Ability to identify defects, document observations and follow corrective actions.
• Strong site-recording, reporting, communication and coordination skills.
• Willingness and ability to work at dam and infrastructure sites across Saudi Arabia.
• Relevant experience must be supported by verifiable employment records, project references or inspection reports when requested.