Main Role: We are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to lead and coordinate building construction projects from planning through execution and handover. The role carries full responsibility for technical oversight, schedule control, cost awareness, and cross-functional coordination with project management, planning, procurement, contracts, and cost control teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Leadership and Governance
- Lead and control all civil engineering and construction activities in line with project objectives, contracts, specifications, and company standards
- Act as the main technical and coordination focal point between site teams, project management, consultants, and stakeholders
- Support project strategy, execution planning, and decision-making across all construction stages
2. Planning, Scheduling, and Progress Control
- Coordinate closely with Planning Engineers and Project Managers to develop, monitor, and update project schedules
- Review construction sequences, recovery plans, and look-ahead programs
- Monitor progress against baseline schedules and support corrective actions to meet milestones
3. Cost Control, Contracts, and Commercial Awareness
- Work closely with Cost Control, Contracts, and Commercial teams to monitor budgets, variations, and claims
- Support preparation and evaluation of change orders, subcontractor variations, and cost forecasts
- Ensure construction activities align with contractual requirements and approved budgets
4. Procurement and Subcontractor Coordination
- Coordinate with Procurement teams to support material and subcontractor selection, approvals, and delivery schedules
- Review material submittals and ensure timely procurement aligned with construction priorities
- Manage subcontractors performance to ensure quality, schedule, and cost compliance
5. Technical Review and Quality Management
- Review and approve drawings, method statements, and technical submittals
- Ensure construction works comply with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards
- Lead technical problem-solving and support value engineering initiatives
6. Health, Safety, and Risk Management
- Ensure implementation of HSE requirements across all site activities
- Identify construction and project-related risks and support mitigation measures
- Promote a strong safety culture across project teams
7. Reporting, Stakeholder Management, and Team Leadership
- Prepare and review project progress, cost, and performance reports
- Support senior management with project status updates and risk assessments
- Lead, mentor, and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in building construction projects, preferably in a project leadership role
Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Strong background in building construction and project execution
- Proven experience coordinating planning, procurement, contracts, and cost control functions
- Strong understanding of project controls, budgeting, and construction contracts
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and commercial documents
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and project control tools (Primavera knowledge is an advantage)
- Excellent leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
