Lead Construction Engineer

• To review and approve the steel structural package of the design for infrastructure projects;
• To review and approve the master plan, structures and facilities, including relevant structural calculations, models, charts and graphs, in compliance to the agreed infrastructure plans; 
• To review and approve the construction drawings and design specifications including use of computers and computer-aided design (CAD) technology for simulation purposes;
• To review and approve configurations of the basic steel structural components of warehouses and civil structures; 
• To review the loads, pressures, stresses and strains for each component considering the strength of various materials, for structural designs, BoQ, and others as relevant;
• To monitor and inspect off-site and on-site work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices and UNOPS standards;
• To liaise and coordinate with other designers, including infrastructure networks during the preparation of designs that fit with the UNOPS standard concepts of construction;
• To review prepared design packages and to ensure that they are in line with the UNOPS “Design Planning Manual for Buildings”;
• In agreement with the Project Manager and the Regional Infrastructure Advisor;  to support with the submission of the prepared design packages to UNOPS HQ for internal review and approval; also support with the design review process and with addressing the comments received by the Peer Reviewers;
• To provide a high level of technical supervision  during implementation, including inspection for material, quality, Health and safety ..etc. ;
• To assume technical responsibility for the preparation of technical assessments, quality plans, scheme programmes and design work, cost estimates, bills of quantities and review of bid documentations; as well as supervision during construction;
• To provide required technical advice, input and documentation for internal, organizational, partners and stakeholders’ reports;
• To assist the Project Managers in the planning, organization and monitoring of site investigations, surveys, structural site inspections and assessments, and preparation of assessment for associated reports;
• To conduct Structural Integrity Assessment for existing structures and to check whether they are fit to withstand the service conditions safely;
• Whenever needed, to examine structures at risk and advise on how to improve their structural integrity, such as recommending removal or repair of defective parts or rebuilding the entire structure; 
• To support in the implementation of Health, Safety, Social and Environmental measures at the project sites;
• To approve works and invoices submitted by the design consultant as well as the contractor during design and implementation phases;
• To approve handing over certificates for the design consultant as well as the contractor after completion of works for design and construction phases.

• Advanced university Degree (Master or equivalent), preferably in Civil, Structural or Infrastructural Engineering
• A First level university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in relevant discipline combined with 2 additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree
• A professional registration license (Professional Civil/Structural Engineer) is required.

Certification: Professional License Registration as a civil or structural engineer is required.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing structural engineer in design is required
• Good command and skills in AutoCAD are considered as asset 
• Knowledge of Structural Design Softwares is an asset
• Strong computer skills and advanced working knowledge of google forms are considered an asset
• Project Management knowledge & skills are an asset
• Experience working in Engineering and/or Construction Management is an added advantag.