Civil Inspector

About the Role

Dar Al Riyadh Consultants is seeking a Civil Inspector to join their team in Medina. This full-time role involves overseeing the renovation of a high-rise, five-star hotel, ensuring all civil and structural works comply with established standards and specifications. The position requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in civil and structural inspection.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of civil and structural works, including selective demolition, temporary propping, concrete chipping, reinforcement preparation, and structural repair works.
• Review and respond to civil and structural Requests for Inspection.
• Inspect formwork, reinforcement, embedded items, concrete placement, curing, and finished concrete works.
• Verify that civil works comply with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and the Saudi Building Code.
• Witness concrete sampling, cube testing, core extraction, pull-off testing, and other destructive and non-destructive tests.
• Inspect concrete repairs, crack injection, grout application, repair mortars, CFRP bonding, and structural strengthening works.
• Inspect below-grade, roof, bathroom, kitchen, and wet-area waterproofing, verifying surface preparation, membrane installation, protection layers, and flood testing.
• Confirm that approved materials are used and properly stored, handled, and installed.
• Identify defective or non-compliant work and immediately report it to the Civil/Structural Engineer.
• Monitor corrective actions and reinspect completed rectification works.
• Coordinate inspections with contractor representatives, surveyors, and independent testing laboratories.
• Maintain daily inspection reports, photographic records, test results, and site observations.
• Record contractor manpower, equipment, work locations, progress, and site constraints.
• Assist with snagging, de-snagging, as-built verification, and final handover inspections.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related discipline.
• Mandatory: Valid Saudi Council of Engineers registration in the applicable Technician or Engineering category.
• Minimum 12 years of on-site civil and structural inspection experience.
• Proven experience in high-rise buildings, major renovations, or structural rehabilitation projects.
• Practical experience in selective demolition, concrete repair, reinforcement works, structural strengthening, and temporary propping.
• Experience inspecting CFRP systems, grout injection, repair mortars, and waterproofing works.
• Strong knowledge of concrete placement, testing, curing, repair, and quality-control procedures.
• Familiarity with the Saudi Building Code and relevant ASTM and British Standards.
• Ability to interpret civil and structural drawings, specifications, method statements, and inspection plans.
• Previous experience working with an engineering consultancy or construction supervision consultant.
• Ability to prepare accurate inspection reports, site records, and photographic documentation.
• Experience coordinating with independent testing laboratories and witnessing construction-material tests.
• Preferred: Experience in Madinah Central Area or similarly congested and sensitive locations.
• Preferred: ACI Concrete Field Testing certification or an equivalent inspection qualification.

Work Environment

This role is based in Medina and involves on-site inspection duties for a significant hotel renovation project. The position requires coordination with various stakeholders, including contractors, surveyors, and testing laboratories.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.