Civil Site Engineer - Hospital/01

JOB SUMMARY:

The Civil Site Engineer represent Aga Khan Health Services in day-to-day civil, structural and architectural oversight so the works comply with approved drawings, specifications, quality requirements, schedule and project objectives.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical review and site supervision:

Review civil, structural and architectural drawings, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements and technical queries for compliance with the contract and coordinated design.
Monitor setting-out, survey control, excavation, earthworks, foundations, reinforced concrete, masonry, waterproofing, roofing, finishes and external works.
Confirm that openings, sleeves, embedded items, equipment bases and builder's work are coordinated with electrical and mechanical requirements before construction.
Track actual progress against the approved programme and promptly identify constraints, sequencing conflicts or activities that may affect milestones.

Quality, safety and records:

Witness and document inspections and tests in accordance with approved inspection and test plans, including material approvals and concrete, compaction and waterproofing records.
Review work inspection requests, material inspection requests, test results and as-built information within the assigned discipline.
Raise site observations and non-conformance reports for defective or unauthorized work, monitor corrective actions and verify closure.
Monitor visible safety risks and contractor compliance with approved HSE procedures, then escalate unsafe conditions without assuming the contractor's safety obligations.

Coordination, reporting and handover:

Coordinate civil interfaces with the contractor, consultant, designers, MEP engineers and hospital user representatives, and document agreed actions.
Provide verified progress and quantity information to the Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor for payment review and forecasting.
Maintain daily site records, photographs, inspection logs, drawing registers, issue trackers and concise weekly and monthly reports.
Support snagging, rectification, statutory inspections, as-built review, O&M documentation and phased or final handover.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.

Experience:

At least five years of site engineering or construction supervision experience on building projects.
Experience with reinforced-concrete structures, architectural finishes, waterproofing and external works. Healthcare or institutional project experience is preferred.
Sound knowledge of QA/QC processes, inspection and test plans, material approvals, construction sequencing and applicable codes.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. Revit/BIM coordination and scheduling-tool experience are advantages.

Technical Skills:

Strong site observation and practical construction judgment.
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and interfaces.
Firm, respectful communication with contractors and consultants.
Organized inspection records and timely issue escalation.
Team coordination and focus on safe, maintainable construction.
Professional working proficiency in Arabic and English, including technical reporting and correspondence.

Personal Characteristics: