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 Auto CAD, 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