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Job Description Summary

The Roads Inspector is responsible for the day-to-day inspection and supervision of road construction activities within a large-scale infrastructure development, ensuring that all works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, quality requirements, HSE procedures, and applicable authority standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect earthworks, excavation, filling, subgrade, capping, subbase, roadbase, and asphalt pavement works.
• Monitor construction of kerbs, interlock paving, footpaths, cycle tracks, road shoulders, medians, and associated road works.
• Verify compliance with approved IFC/shop drawings, specifications, method statements, material approvals, and ITPs.
• Witness field and laboratory testing, including compaction, density, levels, thickness, asphalt temperature, coring, and pavement testing.
• Verify road alignment, levels, slopes, crossfalls, and finished elevations in coordination with the Survey Team.
• Inspect asphalt paving operations, including surface preparation, tack/prime coat application, laying, joint preparation, compaction, and finished surface quality.
• Ensure only approved materials are incorporated into the permanent works and report any defective or non-conforming materials/workmanship.
• Raise inspection observations and immediately report non-conforming works to the ARE/RE and QA/QC Team.
• Maintain accurate daily inspection records, checklists, photographs, test results, and site reports.
• Coordinate with utility inspectors and other disciplines to ensure underground services and crossings are completed and approved before commencing road layers.
• Monitor interfaces between roads, stormwater drainage, utilities, street lighting, landscaping, and other infrastructure works.
• Ensure completed works are adequately protected from damage by subsequent construction activities.
• Monitor Contractor compliance with approved traffic management and HSE requirements during road construction activities.
• Support inspections with the Client and relevant authorities and assist in closing comments and outstanding works.
• Participate in snagging, de-snagging, final inspections, as-built verification, and project handover activities.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.