Road Quality Inspector

Job DescriptionOverview

The Road Quality Inspector is responsible for inspecting and verifying road construction activities to ensure compliance with all approved drawings, specifications, material standards, and QA/QC requirements. The role ensures that all roadwork stages—from earthworks to final asphalt—meet quality benchmarks.

Your role

• Conduct daily inspections of roadworks including excavation, subgrade preparation, GSB, sub-base, asphalt layers, and road furniture installation.
• Verify materials used on site comply with approved specifications and test reports.
• Review and implement QA/QC procedures, ITPs, checklists, and sampling/testing requirements.
• Monitor compaction levels, asphalt temperature, mix quality, and placement methods.
• Inspect drainage networks, curbstones, duct banks, and utility crossings.
• Coordinate with contractors and site engineers to resolve non-conformities (NCRs).
• Maintain accurate inspection logs, daily reports, and quality-related documentation.
• Participate in joint inspections with the client, consultant, and contractor teams.
• Ensure proper execution of road safety and traffic diversion standards during work.
• Report quality issues promptly and recommend corrective actions.

About you

• Diploma or Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering.
• 3–7 years’ experience as a QC/QA inspector in road and highway projects.
• Strong understanding of road materials, asphalt production, compaction requirements, and laboratory test standards (AASHTO, ASTM).
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, ITPs, and specifications.
• Good reporting, communication, and documentation skills.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis  

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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