Civil Engineer

Under the direct supervision of the Lead Civil Engineer the Civil Engineer will undertake following tasks/duties in geographically determined area of responsibility:

1. Construction works supervision

2. Quality Assurance

3. Monitoring and progress control

1.  Construction works supervision

• Provide expert opinion/advice to the Project Managers and the Lead Civil Engineer on all engineering issues for assigned works. 

• Conduct needs assessment of the building and structures that are to be reconstructed and provide comprehensive needs assessment reports.

• Contribute to development, implementation, monitoring and updating of the Project plans and strategies in order to ensure delivery according to the scope budget and time.

• Provide regular reports to the Project Managers and the Lead Civil Engineer and provide inputs for the periodic and final Reports to inform donors and the key stakeholders on Project progress.

• Manage contractors and contract execution to ensure delivery according to the scope, budget and time and in compliance with the technical documentation.

• Formulate and/or check and revise Terms of Reference, scope of works and all technical documents/designs in line with national legal framework and UNOPS norms and standards.

• Ensure that documentation on site are kept according to the valid law for planning and construction (daily logs, quantity books, approvals, act of appointments, tests, attest documentation).

• Maintain the cooperation with the construction supervisors, contractors, designers and local authorities.

• Ensure the Construction Supervisor provides reports on the activities specified within the valid law for planning and construction.   

• Ensure respect of Health and Safety procedures on the site and notify the Supervisor of any irregularities immediately after.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Civil Engineer in the agreed timeframe.

Education 

• Bachelor degree  in Civil Engineering is required

Work Experience

       Required

• Minimum two years of relevant professional civil engineering experience is required. 

• Experience in civil works design and construction, supervision and/or implementation of buildings construction and reconstruction for medium to large scale construction projects is required.

       Desirable 

• Experience in working with the EU and/or a UN agency would be a strong asset.

Certifications

• Certification/Registration for construction supervision and quality assurance from the Ministry of Regional Development, Construction and Housing Ukraine is desirable.

• Certified/Registered for consultant engineer would be an asset.

• Project Management certification (for example PRINCE2® Foundation) would be an asset

Driving license 

• Driving license (B category) and ability to travel independently is required 

Language requirements

• Knowledge of Ukrainian is required

• Basic or working knowledge of English is required

Functional competencies

• Strong computer skills and advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office  is required 

• Knowledge of a CAD software is required

• Familiarity with FIDIC Contracts is desirable

• Ability to travel independently

ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION, ALL CANDIDATES ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT COPY OF VALID DRIVING LICENSE (B Category)