PMC Inspector - Civil

Role Overview

Wood PLC is recruiting an experienced PMC Civil Inspector for an ADNOC Onshore client. The role is based onshore in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, within the Oil, Gas & New Energies business.

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe, with experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation as the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions in oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets.

Role Purpose

To inspect, monitor, and verify all civil and structural construction activities during project execution, ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, approved procedures, quality plans, and HSE requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection Activities

• Inspect civil construction activities including earthworks and excavation, backfilling and compaction, foundations, reinforcement installation, formwork, concrete pouring and curing, structural steel foundations, grouting, roads and paving, underground utilities, and drainage systems.
• Witness inspections and material testing including soil compaction tests, concrete slump tests, cube compressive strength tests, rebar inspections, and survey checks.
• Review and approve Request for Inspection (RFI) submissions from the contractor.
• Participate in site walkdowns, pre-commissioning inspections, and final acceptance inspections.

Compliance & Verification

• Verify contractor work complies with approved drawings, IFC drawings, Method Statements, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), ADNOC standards, and International codes (ACI, ASTM, BS, ISO).
• Identify non-conforming work and raise NCRs or observations where necessary.
• Monitor corrective actions until close-out.

Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate with construction engineers, QA/QC engineers, surveyors, and HSE personnel.
• Maintain daily inspection reports, punch lists, and progress records.

HSE & Safety

• Ensure all work complies with ADNOC HSE rules.
• Verify permits are available before inspection.
• Stop unsafe work when necessary.
• Ensure work is executed safely in accordance with ADNOC HSE requirements and Permit-to-Work (PTW) procedures.
• Participate in toolbox talks and safety audits.
• Promote a zero-incident culture.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of civil inspection experience in oil & gas or industrial construction.
• Previous ADNOC Onshore or major Middle East oil & gas project experience is highly preferred.
• Experience working in a PMC or consultant role is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of ADNOC Standards and Specifications, civil construction procedures, concrete technology, structural foundations, underground utilities, and inspection and testing requirements.
• Ability to read civil drawings, structural drawings, specifications, ITPs, and Method Statements.
• Familiarity with ACI, ASTM, BS, and ISO standards.

Systems & Tools

• Permit-to-Work (PTW) system.
• Quality documentation systems.
• Microsoft Office.

Core Competencies

• Civil construction inspection.
• QA/QC knowledge.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving.
• Communication and reporting.
• Team coordination.
• Time management.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

Additional Information

Certifications

• CSWIP or equivalent inspection certification (advantageous).
• ISO 9001 Quality Awareness.
• H2S Certification.
• Permit to Work (PTW).
• First Aid and Fire Safety (preferred for site personnel).

Benefits

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector.
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure market-aligned rewards.
• Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient medical care.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance with Life Assurance cover.
• End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law.
• The Employee Share Plan offering the opportunity to purchase Wood shares with company match.
• Long Service Award recognizing commitment and loyalty at 5-year service milestones.
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans.
• Global connections with experts around the world at the leading edge of the industry.
• Energy Transition Academy providing a community of experts sharing knowledge and exposure to existing and emerging energy systems.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion as an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across the business.