Senior Civil Inspector

About KEO International Consultants

KEO International Consultants is an integrated AEP/PMCM firm recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and a Top 20 International PM/CM Firm. The company has over 60 years of experience in planning, design, and project delivery across built and natural environments. KEO is also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

The Opportunity: Senior Civil Inspector

KEO International Consultants is seeking a Senior Civil Inspector to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is for a prestigious, large-scale infrastructure development project involving major road upgrades. The project scope includes the construction of underpasses, bridges, tunnels, grade-separated interchanges, deep foundations, secant pile walls, extensive utility networks, and associated civil and concrete works. This is a high-profile, fast-track project that requires strong technical expertise and site supervision experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect civil and infrastructure construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Monitor road construction, bridges, underpasses, tunnels, and associated infrastructure works.
• Inspect secant pile walls, piling activities, deep foundations, reinforced concrete structures, and other major civil works.
• Oversee wet and dry utility installations, including electrical networks, telecommunications, potable water, drainage, fire systems, irrigation, and ICT infrastructure.
• Conduct site inspections in accordance with approved method statements, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and project requirements.
• Review inspection requests, identify non-conformances, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Monitor construction progress and report quality concerns, technical issues, and potential delays.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of construction activities.
• Lead and coordinate a team of Civil Inspectors to ensure effective site supervision and quality control.
• Prepare daily inspection reports, maintain site records, and ensure accurate documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in civil inspection, infrastructure construction, and site supervision.
• Project Experience: Previous experience on major road and infrastructure projects is highly preferred. Previous project experience in Riyadh is also preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of road construction, civil infrastructure works, and site supervision.
• Experience inspecting secant pile walls, piling works, deep foundations, and reinforced concrete structures.
• Practical experience with wet and dry utility installations.
• Familiarity with bridges, tunnels, underpasses, and grade-separated interchanges is an advantage.
• Good understanding of construction drawings, technical specifications, quality control procedures, and inspection requirements.
• Strong communication, coordination, reporting, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-track construction environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, for reporting and tracking site activities.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD is an advantage.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in road and infrastructure construction supervision, with hands-on experience in secant piles, deep foundations, concrete works, and utility installations. Candidates with prior experience on major infrastructure projects in Riyadh and a proven track record of supervising inspection teams will be highly regarded for this role.