Road Inspector

About the Role

HanmiGlobal Saudi is seeking a Road Inspector to join its program management and PMCM team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves field inspection and quality surveillance of roadworks and highway infrastructure construction within a mega multi-work package land and infrastructure development program in Saudi Arabia, delivered on behalf of a major government entity.

Role Purpose

The Road Inspector will monitor contractor compliance with approved design drawings, technical specifications, safety standards, and quality control procedures for roads, pavements, and associated infrastructure. The primary objective is to ensure that all works are constructed to the required standards, thereby supporting the successful delivery of the overall development program.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily field inspections of road and highway construction activities, including subgrade, subbase, base course, asphalt paving, kerbs and channels, drainage, road markings, and signage, to verify compliance with approved drawings and technical specifications.
• Monitor and verify the contractor's material sampling and testing procedures for soil, aggregate, and asphalt in accordance with approved standards (*, ASTM, AASHTO, or applicable Saudi standards).
• Review and verify survey and setting-out data for roadworks to confirm alignment, levels, and geometrics conform to the approved design.
• Identify and report non-conformances, defects, and deviations from specifications; follow up on corrective actions and ensure timely close-out of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Maintain accurate daily inspection records, site diaries, photographs, and inspection checklists; prepare daily and weekly quality and progress reports.
• Witness testing of materials (*, compaction, asphalt core, density tests) and review test results against approved acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate with the contractor's site engineers, QA/QC personnel, and survey teams to resolve field issues and ensure works proceed per approved method statements and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Monitor compliance with approved traffic management plans and HSE requirements during roadworks.
• Verify as-built records and support close-out documentation for completed road sections and associated infrastructure.
• Liaise with Resident Engineers and the design team on technical queries, drawing clarifications, and design changes affecting roadworks.
• Review contractor submittals related to road construction, including method statements, material submittals, and ITPs.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this position should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in road and highway construction inspection and quality surveillance. A strong understanding of road construction methodologies, materials, and quality control procedures is required.

Location

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Application Process

Further details regarding the application process will be provided upon inquiry. Salary for this position will be discussed during the interview process.