Senior Civil Engineer

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