Civil & Structural Engineer – Retainer at UNOPS

Technical tasks:

• Assist in preparing design briefs and design reports that address specific clients and stakeholder requirements and specifications as and when necessary.
• Assist in preparing comprehensive design documentation, specifications, bar bending schedules and other project documents to meet the required quality and detailing.
• Work closely with Architects, Engineers and Quantity Surveyors in the planning of projects, scheduling of tasks and developing an integrated design.
• Assist in ensuring the documents prepared meet the quality standard requirements.
• Responsible for timely delivery of the expected outputs for review by the Civil & Structural Engineer.
• Carry out civil and structural design of services for projects according to the client’s design requirement and as per applicable International Standards, Codes of Practices.
• Able to produce civil and structural bills of quantities of the projects proposed.
• Notify the Supervisor in advance if any obstacle arises to timeous delivery
• Carry out civil and structural site inspections and assessments as required.
• Assist in the development of specifications, procedures and QA/QC protocols when required.
• Liaise with international clients and address requirements when required.
• Assist in coordinating the works and submissions with all other disciplines; Architectural and Services design Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and other specialists.
• Carry out research and identify appropriate technologies/techniques/designs that can be incorporated in the project design.
• Assist in carrying out technical design reviews as appropriate.
• Assist in reviewing and certifying civil and structural design documentation as a third party independent individual when required.
• Assist in coordinating the team effort to complete any task as appropriate

Final Output/Deliverables:

• Assist in ensuring project design and construction quality is high, observing all local/international and UN standards applicable and all relevant health and safety procedures are adhered to.

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

Education

• Bachelor Degree in Civil & Structural Engineering from an accredited university is required.
• Advanced Degree in Structural Engineering from an accredited university is an added advantage.
• Registered professional engineer with a recognized Institution will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in Civil & Structural Engineering Design and implementation required.
• Candidates with experience working on international/local projects in conflict/disaster prone areas will be preferred.

Language Requirements

• Full working knowledge of English is required.
• Fluency in French is an added advantage.