Infrastructure Inspector – Dry Utilities

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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Inspector – Dry Utilities to join our infrastructure project team in Abu Dhabi, with relevant experience in dry utilities and infrastructure construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect and monitor dry utility construction works, including electrical, telecom, street lighting, and associated utility networks.
• Conduct daily site inspections to ensure works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and project requirements.
• Inspect the installation of utility ducts, chambers, manholes, cable routes, sleeves, crossings, and associated infrastructure works.
• Review and verify Inspection Requests (IRs) submitted by the Contractor and ensure works are ready for inspection.
• Monitor the quality of materials, workmanship, installation, alignment, levels, duct arrangements, and protection of dry utility networks.
• Witness and inspect testing activities as required for dry utility installations and associated works.
• Verify line, level, alignment, duct routes, chamber locations, and other relevant construction requirements.
• Ensure construction works comply with approved shop drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Identify defective or non-compliant works and coordinate with the Engineer and Contractor for corrective actions.
• Monitor the Contractor’s compliance with approved method statements, ITPs, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with surveyors and other disciplines to ensure correct setting out, levels, alignment, and utility interfaces.
• Coordinate with electrical, telecom, roads, wet utilities, and other disciplines to ensure proper interface between services.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, site activities, testing, and quality-related issues.
• Participate in site meetings and coordination activities as required.
• Support the Engineer in monitoring construction progress and quality of the works.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental requirements are followed during site activities.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in dry utilities and infrastructure construction.
• Good knowledge of electrical, telecom, street lighting, utility ducts, chambers, cable routes, and associated infrastructure works.
• Experience in inspecting dry utility installations and associated infrastructure works.
• Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and inspection procedures.
• Experience working with Contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• UAE infrastructure and Authority experience is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication and coordination skills.

Additional Information

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