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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.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the construction of gravity sewer pipelines, manholes, inspection chambers, house connections, laterals, tie-ins, and associated sewer structures.
• Ensure all works comply with approved IFC drawings, shop drawings, specifications, method statements, material approvals, ITPs, and authority requirements.
• Monitor excavation, shoring, dewatering, bedding, pipe laying, jointing, pipe surround, backfilling, compaction, and reinstatement activities.
• Verify pipeline alignment, gradients, invert levels, coordinates, and connection details in coordination with the Survey Team.
• Review and provide technical input on shop drawings, RFIs, technical queries, inspection requests, method statements, and related submissions.
• Supervise and witness leakage tests, deflection tests, flow tests, CCTV inspections, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Review CCTV inspection reports and ensure timely closure of defects, observations, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate sewer interfaces with roads, stormwater, potable water, irrigation, dry utilities, buildings, and other infrastructure systems.
• Identify construction constraints, utility clashes, and technical issues, and coordinate effective resolutions.
• Liaise with the Resident Engineer, Contractor, Design Team, QA/QC Team, Surveyors, Inspectors, Client representatives, and relevant authorities.
• Lead and provide technical guidance to Sewer Inspectors and other site supervision personnel.
• Monitor contractor performance, including manpower deployment, equipment utilization, workmanship quality, and construction sequencing.
• Ensure non-conforming works are identified, rectified, re-inspected, and formally closed.
• Enforce compliance with HSE requirements, particularly for deep excavations, confined space entries, shoring systems, lifting operations, and dewatering activities.
• Coordinate inspections, testing approvals, and authority clearances with TAQA WS and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support snagging, de-snagging, final inspections, commissioning, and project handover activities.
• Review and verify as-built drawings, testing records, O&M manuals, authority approvals, and project close-out documentation.
• Prepare and maintain progress reports, site records, inspection logs, and technical documentation.

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures and inspection requirements.
• Proficiency in reviewing technical drawings and engineering documents.
• Knowledge of utility coordination and multidisciplinary infrastructure interfaces.
• Ability to lead site teams and manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in a construction environment.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in infrastructure projects, with significant experience in sewerage networks and utility infrastructure works.
• Experience in the UAE/GCC and familiarity with TAQA Water Solutions (TAQA WS) standards and procedures is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sewer network construction, testing, commissioning, and authority approval processes.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

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.