Road & Civil Inspector (Saudi National)

About the Role

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Road & Civil Inspector to join their team in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, covering projects in Jeddah and Makkah. This full-time position is open to Saudi Nationals and requires 5-10 years of experience. The inspector will support the supervision team in monitoring and inspecting construction activities related to roads, drainage, and storm water infrastructure works.

Role Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure that all construction activities comply with project specifications, approved drawings, quality standards, and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements. The inspector will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity and quality of infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and monitor daily construction activities for roads, storm water networks, and associated civil works.
• Ensure contractor works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Conduct site inspections for earthworks, subgrade, asphalt works, concrete works, pipelines, manholes, culverts, and drainage structures.
• Verify materials delivered to site, ensuring compliance with approved material submittals.
• Review and witness testing activities, including compaction tests, concrete testing, asphalt testing, and other QA/QC requirements.
• Raise inspection reports and non-conformance reports (NCRs), and follow up on corrective actions.
• Monitor contractor’s progress and report any delays or quality issues to the Resident Engineer.
• Ensure adherence to HSE standards and project safety procedures at the site.
• Coordinate with contractor representatives, surveyors, and laboratory teams during inspections.
• Maintain accurate site records, daily reports, and photographic documentation.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in road and civil infrastructure inspection.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor and inspect construction activities effectively.
• Strong understanding of project specifications, quality standards, and HSE requirements.
• Proficiency in conducting site inspections for various civil works components.
• Ability to review and witness testing activities and ensure compliance.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Makkah, with responsibilities extending to projects in Jeddah. The role involves working on-site to directly supervise and inspect ongoing construction activities.

Application Process

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