Civil Inspector - (rails/ tracks)

**Company Description** **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. **Job Description** We're looking for a detail-oriented Civil Inspector for Rails/Tracks to join our freight facilities operations team in Ruwais, United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive inspections of railway tracks and rail infrastructure at our freight facilities, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality across all freight facility operations. * Inspect rail and track construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, project requirements, and quality standards. * Monitor installation of rail tracks, sleepers, ballast, fastening systems, and related civil works. * Verify track alignment, levels, gauge, cant, and geometry as per approved tolerances. * Inspect earthworks, subgrade preparation, formation layers, and concrete works related to railway infrastructure. * Ensure proper execution of welding works, rail joints, thermite welding, and stress adjustment activities. * Conduct inspection of track slab construction, reinforcement, embedded items, and concrete pouring activities where applicable. * Review shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, and inspection test plans (ITPs). * Witness field testing activities including compaction tests, concrete tests, rail ultrasonic testing, and track geometry measurements. * Ensure all materials used on site are approved and comply with project specifications and international railway standards. * Coordinate with surveyors to verify track coordinates, alignment, and elevations. * Monitor contractor’s daily site activities and ensure work progress follows approved construction schedules. * Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), site observations, and deficiency reports when required. * Verify corrective actions and ensure closure of NCRs and inspection comments. * Ensure all inspections and testing activities are properly documented and recorded. * Coordinate with engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and client representatives for inspection activities. * Monitor implementation of health, safety, and environmental requirements during railway construction activities. * Inspect drainage works, cable troughs, utility crossings, and associated rail infrastructure works. * Ensure protection of existing railway assets and utilities during construction activities. * Attend site meetings, progress meetings, and technical coordination meetings as required. * Prepare daily inspection reports and maintain proper QA/QC documentation records. * Support testing and commissioning activities related to track and rail systems. * Ensure compliance with relevant railway authority requirements, standards, and regulations. **Qualifications** * Diploma in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution * Minimum 7 years of professional experience in civil construction inspection, with a strong focus on rail track works, track installation, and associated structural components * Proven experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly in rail, metro, or heavy transportation systems * Demonstrated knowledge of railway construction specifications, approved drawings, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) related to track works * Strong understanding of track alignment, ballast placement and compaction, rail fastening systems, and concrete works associated with track infrastructure * Familiarity with rail material quality control procedures, including inspection of rails, sleepers, ballast, sub-ballast, and related components * Proficiency in preparing and maintaining inspection reports, material approvals, and non-conformance documentation (NCRs) * Excellent command of written and spoken English for effective site communication and reporting **Additional Information** *At AECOM, we ar