Civil Inspector

About KEO International Consultants

KEO International Consultants is a creative enterprise known for its innovative approach to planning, design, and project delivery in both built and natural environments. With over 57 years of experience, KEO provides end-to-end services, contributing to significant projects globally. The firm is recognized by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms and Top 20 International PM/CM Firms, and by World Architecture as the 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

The Opportunity: Civil Inspector

KEO International Consultants is seeking a Civil Inspector to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires 8-10 years of experience and focuses on ensuring the quality and compliance of civil and architectural finishing works on various projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and monitor civil, architectural, and finishing works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, project requirements, and KEO standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify the quality, workmanship, and progress of architectural and civil works.
• Inspect architectural finishes, including flooring, tiling, wall finishes, ceilings, painting, plastering, joinery, doors, windows, waterproofing, and other internal and external finishes.
• Monitor civil works, including blockwork, plastering, screed, waterproofing, concrete-related works, and other associated building works.
• Review approved shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, inspection and test plans, and other technical documentation.
• Ensure construction activities are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, approved materials, and applicable standards.
• Identify defects, non-conformances, and workmanship issues, ensuring corrective actions are properly implemented and closed out.
• Witness inspections and testing activities in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and other disciplines to resolve technical and construction-related issues.
• Review and comment on RFIs, shop drawings, material submissions, and other relevant technical documentation.
• Monitor the quality and progress of civil and architectural finishing works, reporting concerns to the project team.
• Ensure proper coordination between architectural finishes, civil, structural, MEP, and other building services.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, observations, non-conformances, and site activities.
• Participate in site meetings, inspections, snagging, rectification, and handover activities.
• Inspect completed works during the snagging and handover stages to ensure all outstanding works and defects are properly addressed.
• Ensure that works comply with applicable Saudi Arabian regulations, project specifications, approved drawings, and relevant international standards.
• Support the project team in maintaining the required quality standards throughout the construction process.
• Ensure compliance with project health, safety, and environmental requirements during site activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience on building, residential, commercial, hospitality, or mixed-use projects.
• Strong hands-on experience inspecting architectural finishes and civil works.
• Good knowledge of construction materials, finishing systems, workmanship standards, and inspection procedures.
• Experience reviewing shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, ITPs, RFIs, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of architectural finishing works, including flooring, tiling, ceilings, painting, plastering, joinery, doors, windows, waterproofing, and external works.
• Experience working within a consultancy or PMC environment is highly desirable.
• Good knowledge of Saudi Arabian construction practices, standards, and authority requirements.
• Strong ability to identify defects and non-compliance and follow through on corrective actions.
• Excellent communication, coordination, reporting, and site inspection skills.
• Relevant professional certifications would be an advantage.
• Saudi Arabia/GCC experience is highly desirable.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to apply for this Civil Inspector position in Riyadh. The salary for this role will be disclosed during the recruitment process.