Water/ Irrigation Inspector

Atkins Middle East

Al Ain, UAE

Ref: HP331-697

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Atkins has been established in the Gulf for over 40 years, having first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. The regional head office (Dubai) was established in 1979.

We provide a full range of design, engineering and project management services for buildings, transportation and other infrastructure programmes

Atkins in the Middle East now employs around 2,000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, Sharjah.

Job Summary:
To review and comment on contractor submittals, resolve technical issues and ensure that all the required information has been provided to proceed with works complying with specification and approved method statement.

Responsibilities:
- Carry out inspection of works in progress at Site
- Overall supervision at Site - to review and approve contractor submittals, resolve technical issues arising and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
- Ensure contractor compliance with contract specifications and approved shop drawings.
- Assist Site Resident Engineer with review of shop drawing and material submittals.
- Monitor and report contractor progress and all activities at Site
- Other duties as requested from time to time.

Requirements

Functional Relationships:
Internal: Resident Engineers & Site Supervision Teams, Site Architect
External: Contractor

Requirements:
Technical and Behavioural Competencies

Essential :
- Diploma / HND from recognized university with minimum of 8 years experience in irrigation, piping and fitting works
- Eight years experience in the UAE covering all aspects of design and installation irrigation systems
- Experience in the UAE covering design and execution of irrigation
- Experience in application and installation of central control systems.
- Fully conversant in irrigation techniques and applications, hydraulic calculation of irrigation systems, testing and commissioning procedures
- Selection and installation of pump.
experience with installation and trouble shooting, design, electrical wiring to solenoid valves and controller, controller programming, pump installation and all other items that are required for an operative irrigation
- Must have integrity, be flexible and proactive
- Must demonstrate ability to act independently as part of a team
- Good team player, able to communicate effectively with colleagues
- Planning & time management, influencing skills, customer focus etc

Salary & Benefits
A competitive tax free salary for the right candidate
Accommodation allowance
Transportation allowance
26 calendar days annual leave
Medical and life insurance cover
Company gratuity scheme
Discretionary bonus scheme
Annual flight allowance to point of origin

About the Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

  • focus on quality
  • seek world class design and excellence
  • strive to add value
  • be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).

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