Senior Civil Inspector

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.