Civil & Structural Engineer – Retainer at UNOPS

Remote

Company Info

Large organization

200 + Employees

UNOPS helps the UN and its partners provide peace and security, humanitarian and development solutions. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. We are focused on implementation, with a commitment to UN values and private sector efficiency.

UNOPS helps the UN and its partners provide peace and security, humanitarian and development solutions. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. We are focused on implementation, with a commitment to UN values and private sector efficiency.

Job Title: Civil & Structural Engineer – Retainer

Location: Remote

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.

Deadline: 14-Oct-2024

How to Apply: Interested applicants should Click Here to apply online.

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