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About the Role
The Project Inspector (Geotechnical) is responsible for supporting the execution of dam and hydropower projects through on-site inspection, geotechnical observation, installation and monitoring of geotechnical instrumentation, data assessment, and reporting. The role includes, but is not limited to, monitoring earthworks, ground treatment, shaft excavation, dewatering, bore piling, and diaphragm wall activities to ensure the works are carried out safely and in compliance with approved designs, specifications, contractual requirements, and applicable standards.
Responsibilities:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or a related engineering discipline.
Inspect shaft excavation, supports, earthworks, ground treatment, dewatering, bore piling, and diaphragm wall construction activities
Monitor contractor activities, workmanship quality, and geotechnical performance
Witness testing and inspections for geotechnical-related works
Communicate inspection findings and site concerns clearly
Support installation and monitoring of geotechnical instrumentation
Conduct field-based monitoring and basic geotechnical assessment
Assess instrumentation data and report relevant observations
Maintain inspection checklists, photographic records, and geotechnical field records
Verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and standards
Ensure risk assessments and method statements are approved and applied
Monitor contractor activities against inspection and testing requirements
Identify non-conformances and recommend corrective actions
Prepare daily and weekly inspection reports and field records
Record safety observations, NCRs, and corrective actions
Maintain inspection checklists, photographic records, and geotechnical field records
Support the preparation of completion and handover documents
Ensure traceability and proper filing of inspection records
Identify non-conformances, unexpected ground or groundwater conditions, and geotechnical risks, and recommend corrective actions
Support resolution of technical and safety issues on site
Coordinate daily with resident engineers, HSE staff, and contractors
Participate in site coordination and progress meetings
Implement project-specific HSE requirements for shaft excavation, earthworks, dewatering, ground treatment, and diaphragm wall construction works
Identify geotechnical-related hazards, including confined space, excavation, groundwater, instability, vertical works, blasting, and ventilation
Coordinate with HSE officers and contractors on safety controls
Participate in site safety orientations and toolbox meetings
Provide technical safety input on geotechnical-related risks
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering,…