Infrastructure Technician

About the role

The Infrastructure Technician supports on‑site civil and structural construction activities, ensuring works follow approved drawings, specifications, quality standards and safety requirements. This role works closely with the Project Engineer and construction team to monitor daily civil and structural works.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out on‑site concrete quality checks, including surface hardness testing with a rebound hammer (Schmidt hammer).
• Read, interpret and verify civil and structural engineering drawings, specifications and construction details.
• Support the Project Engineer in monitoring day‑to‑day civil and structural works.
• Conduct quality inspections of ongoing works and verify compliance with approved documents.
• Inspect and witness acceptance of concealed works before they are covered.
• Record rebound hammer test results accurately and report abnormal findings.
• Assist with monitoring concrete works, checking formwork, reinforcement, dimensions, curing and workmanship.
• Monitor backfilling and soil‑related works, ensuring material suitability, layer thickness and compaction.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, test reports, checklists and site observations.
• Identify defects, non‑conforming work and potential quality issues and report them promptly.

Required profile

• Diploma, HND or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering or a related field.
• Relevant practical experience in civil/structural construction, site supervision, quality control or construction inspection is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of civil and structural construction methods and quality‑control procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, architectural and engineering drawings.
• Practical experience using a concrete rebound hammer/Schmidt hammer for on‑site concrete assessment.

Required skills

• Concrete rebound hammer (Schmidt hammer) testing and result interpretation.
• Reading and interpreting civil and structural drawings.
• Quality‑control procedures for concrete, soil, backfilling and other civil works.
• Inspection and testing procedures, construction specifications and relevant engineering standards.