Summary
KEO International Consultants is seeking a Senior Civil Inspector for a large infrastructure project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves inspecting road, bridge, tunnel, foundation, concrete and utility works, checking compliance with drawings and quality requirements, and coordinating with contractors and project teams. The inspector will lead Civil Inspectors, review inspection requests, follow up on non-conformances, and prepare daily reports. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline and at least eight years of relevant experience; Saudi nationals are preferred.
The posting
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Overview
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are 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.
We invite you to join us. Why?
When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.
Responsibilities
KEO is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Inspector to join our team for a prestigious, large-scale infrastructure development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The project involves major road upgrades, including 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 requiring strong technical expertise, site supervision experience, and the ability to work in a demanding construction environment.
The Senior Civil Inspector shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
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
To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include minimum
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum 8 years of experience in civil inspection, infrastructure construction, and site supervision.
Previous experience on major road and infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
Previous project experience in Riyadh is preferred.
Saudi Nationals are preferred.
Demonstrated experience supervising or managing a team of Civil Inspectors within a consultancy or contracting organisation.
Technical 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.
Preferred Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have 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 previous experience working on major infrastructure projects in Riyadh and a proven track record of supervising inspection teams will be highly regarded.
Saudi Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognize its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.
KEO is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Inspector to join our team for a prestigious, large-scale infrastructure development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The project involves major road upgrades, including 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 requiring strong technical expertise, site supervision experience, and the ability to work in a demanding construction environment.
The Senior Civil Inspector shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
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.
To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include minimum
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum 8 years of experience in civil inspection, infrastructure construction, and site supervision.
Previous experience on major road and infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
Previous project experience in Riyadh is preferred.
Saudi Nationals are preferred.
Demonstrated experience supervising or managing a team of Civil Inspectors within a consultancy or contracting organisation.
Technical 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.
Preferred Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have 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 previous experience working on major infrastructure projects in Riyadh and a proven track record of supervising inspection teams will be highly regarded.
Saudi Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognize its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.