Civil Inspector DNV Inspection AS Abu Dhabi

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The Civil Inspector is responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and verifying civil and structural construction activities to ensure full compliance with project specifications, ADNOC standards, international engineering codes, and contractual requirements. The role ensures that all works are executed safely, accurately, and to the highest quality within both onshore and offshore environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Inspection & Quality Compliance

• Conduct detailed inspections of civil and structural works including foundations, concrete placement, rebar installation, earthworks, structural steel, buildings, and infrastructure facilities.
• Verify construction activities against approved IFC drawings, material submittals, ITPs, method statements, and ADNOC standards.
• Monitor the execution of critical works such as formwork, shuttering, waterproofing, grouting, finishing, and road works.
• Witness and validate field tests (compressive strength, slump, compaction, load tests, NDT, etc.).
• Ensure contractor adherence to project quality control procedures and standards.

2. Documentation, Reporting & Quality Records

• Review and endorse Inspection Test Requests (ITRs) in line with approved ITPs.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports, quality observations, punch items, and non‑conformity reports (NCRs) when required.
• Maintain accurate and traceable QA/QC records for audits and handover documentation.
• Support preparation and closure of punch lists and final mechanical completion dossiers.

3. Safety, Compliance & Risk Control

• Enforce ADNOC and project-specific HSE policies, ensuring the safe execution of all civil activities.
• Participate in HSE walkthroughs, toolbox meetings, and risk assessments.
• Immediately report unsafe practices, environmental concerns, or deviations from approved procedures.

4. Coordination & Communication

• Liaise closely with construction teams, contractors, consultants, QA/QC engineers, and project management for timely issue resolution.
• Participate in technical clarification meetings and support resolution of site technical queries (TQs/SRFs).
• Provide proactive feedback to prevent rework, delays, and design inconsistencies.

5. Project Delivery & Support

• Monitor work progress, ensuring civil activities align with project schedules and milestones.
• Assist during pre‑commissioning, hydrotesting civil support activities, and handover to operations.
• Support audits, inspections, and visits by ADNOC representatives or client teams.

Core Competencies

• Civil construction quality assurance and inspection
• Strong understanding of oil & gas construction standards
• Technical report writing and documentation
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Safety-first mindset
• Coordination and team communication
• Knowledge of international codes and testing procedures

Preferred Background

• Direct experience with ADNOC Group projects (Onshore/Offshore, ADCO, GASCO, ZADCO, Borouge, Takreer, etc.).
• Experience with reputable EPC contractors and PMC/consultant firms in the UAE/KSA/Qatar/Oman.
• Offshore certifications and experience working in island facilities, platforms, or marine civil projects.