Inspector - Marine

Company Description

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• Inspect marine and coastal infrastructure works including quay walls, revetments, breakwaters, groynes, jetties, pontoons, culverts, outfalls, and marine utility structures.
• Review approved shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, ITPs, and ensure marine construction activities comply with project specifications, contract documents, and applicable UAE/Dubai authority standards.
• Monitor construction of marine foundations, sheet piling, diaphragm walls, piling works, precast elements, scour protection, marine concrete works, and corrosion protection systems.
• Inspect installation of rock armouring, geotextiles, marine mattresses, and underwater structural works.
• Ensure compliance with bathymetric levels, alignment, and tolerances for marine structures, including dredging, reclamation, and seabed preparation activities.
• Conduct inspections of marine equipment, barges, cranes, divers, and confirm compliance with approved construction procedures.
• Review concrete mix designs, anti-washout concrete placement, curing, reinforcement, and formwork systems for marine structures.
• Verify materials delivered to site (rocks, precast units, steel, marine‑grade concrete, HDPE pipes, coatings, etc.) meet specifications and authority requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality (DM), RTA Marine guidelines.
• Coordinate with marine consultants, divers, survey teams, and contractors for inspection and verification of underwater works.
• Liaise with environmental teams to ensure compliance with EIA requirements, marine life protection measures, turbidity control, and silt curtain installation.
• Review and monitor marine navigation safety measures and enforce work restrictions during high tides, adverse weather, or unsafe marine conditions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in marine inspection, reclamation, dredging, or a related field
• Proven experience with rock work edge protection projects
• In‑depth knowledge of marine inspection techniques, dredging processes, and reclamation methods
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations related to marine construction
• Proficiency in relevant inspection software and tools
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Relevant marine inspection certifications (e.g., NACE, FROSIO, or equivalent)
• Ability to work in challenging marine environments and adapt to changing project conditions
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Willingness to travel to various project sites within the UAE and potentially internationally

About AECOM: AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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