Site Inspector at Western Development Company Limited (WDCL)

Western Development Company Limited (WDCL) is an independent limited liability company, established in Nigeria for over 13 years ago. WDCL is the sole representative of various overseas companies in the fields of Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Site Inspector

Location: Port Harcourt - Rivers
Job Type: Full time
Job Category: Contracts
Function: Construction Inspection and Field Surveillance
Reports to: QC Engineer / Site QA/QC Lead
Supervises: None

Role Purpose

• Provide continuous field surveillance and inspection of construction activities, verifying that workmanship, materials, tests, and records conform to approved drawings, specifications, procedures, and ITP requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review the daily work scope, approved drawings, method statements, inspection points, and acceptance criteria before inspection.
• Inspect civil, structural, mechanical, piping, welding, coating, installation, testing, and reinstatement activities within the assigned competence.
• Confirm that only approved materials, qualified personnel, valid procedures, and calibrated tools are used.
• Witness required tests and measurements and verify results against specified tolerances and acceptance criteria.
• Raise clear inspection observations, punch items, and NCR inputs, supported by measurements, photographs, and traceable references.
• Verify corrections and repairs and complete reinspection before work is concealed, released, or progressed.
• Maintain daily inspection reports, inspection-request status, red-line/as-built inputs, and evidence files.
• Coordinate access and inspection timing with construction supervisors, client representatives, and specialist inspectors.
• Escalate deviations, repeated workmanship issues, material damage, or unsafe conditions promptly.

Key Performance Measures

• Planned inspection points attended and recorded
• Inspection reports issued accurately and on time
• Defects detected before concealment or system turnover
• Reinspection and punch closure cycle time
• Compliance with site HSE and permit requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• OND / HND or Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Engineering, Construction, Welding, or Materials discipline.
• Typically 5 or more years of site inspection experience on oil and gas, EPC, civil, pipeline, tank, or facility projects.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and basic code acceptance requirements.
• Practical knowledge of inspection tools, calibration status, material traceability, and field reporting.
• Physical capability and willingness to work in active construction areas and variable weather conditions.

Preferred Certifications and Standards Knowledge:

• Relevant discipline certification such as CSWIP, ASNT/ISO 9712 Level II, AMPP/NACE, or civil inspection training is preferred.
• Rope-access certification is advantageous only where the assignment requires it.
• Site HSE induction, permit-to-work, working-at-height, and confined-space awareness as applicable.

Core Competencies:

• Field surveillance and defect recognition
• Drawing and specification interpretation
• Measurement and inspection-tool use
• Evidence-based reporting
• Constructive contractor communication

Reporting and Interfaces:

• Internal interfaces: Site QA/QC, construction, engineering, materials, commissioning, document control, and HSE personnel.
• External interfaces: Client inspectors, contractors, subcontractors, laboratories, and specialist inspection providers.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online