Civil Engineer – Infrastructure Delivery

About the role

The Civil Engineer will lead the delivery of high‑quality infrastructure projects by providing technical expertise, supervising works, and ensuring compliance with design, safety, and UNOPS standards. This role coordinates design, construction, and procurement activities to achieve timely, on‑budget outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and manage civil engineering projects from design through completion, aligning with project requirements, timelines and budgets.
• Support the Project Manager in scheduling, implementing rehabilitation, construction and infrastructure activities.
• Prepare project plans, schedules, progress reports and assist with project close‑out.
• Liaise with government authorities, beneficiaries and stakeholders to secure permits and maintain relationships.
• Review design briefs, technical documentation, BoQs and cost estimates for compliance with international standards and UNOPS guidelines.
• Conduct on‑site technical assessments, inspections and quality checks to ensure work meets specifications.
• Evaluate technical submittals, progress reports and invoices, recommending payment releases.
• Monitor performance tracking systems, identify delays or cost overruns, and support valuation of construction work.
• Ensure full compliance with HSSE policies, environmental safeguards and PSEAH standards, and mitigate related risks.

Required profile

• Strong civil engineering background with proven project management experience.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, including government agencies and implementing partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, environmental and PSEAH compliance.
• Proactive resource management and ability to maintain transparency and integrity in all activities.

Required skills

• Civil engineering design review
• Construction supervision
• Quality assurance and control
• HSSE compliance
• Cost estimation and BoQ preparation
• Stakeholder liaison

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects.
• Collaboration with international partners and UNOPS standards.
• Professional development in a multidisciplinary environment.