Civil & Structural Engineer - Retainer
Remote | Home Based - May require travel
- Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
- Location: Remote | Home Based - May require travel
- Grade: Junior level - LICA-9, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Engineering
- Architecture, Building and Property Management
- Documentation and Information Management
- Closing Date: Closed
Functional Responsibilities
Technical tasks:
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Assist in preparing design briefs and design reports that address specific clients and stakeholder requirements and specifications as and when necessary.
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Assist in preparing comprehensive design documentation, specifications, bar bending schedules and other project documents to meet the required quality and detailing.
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Work closely with Architects, Engineers and Quantity Surveyors in the planning of projects, scheduling of tasks and developing an integrated design.
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Assist in ensuring the documents prepared meet the quality standard requirements.
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Responsible for timely delivery of the expected outputs for review by the Civil & Structural Engineer.
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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.
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Able to produce civil and structural bills of quantities of the projects proposed.
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Notify the Supervisor in advance if any obstacle arises to timeous delivery
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Carry out civil and structural site inspections and assessments as required.
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Assist in the development of specifications, procedures and QA/QC protocols when required.
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Liaise with international clients and address requirements when required.
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Assist in coordinating the works and submissions with all other disciplines; Architectural and Services design Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and other specialists.
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Carry out research and identify appropriate technologies/techniques/designs that can be incorporated in the project design.
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Assist in carrying out technical design reviews as appropriate.
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Assist in reviewing and certifying civil and structural design documentation as a third party independent individual when required.
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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
- 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.
- 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.
- Full working knowledge of English is required.
- Fluency in French is an added advantage.