Senior Site Engineer

Job Description

Requirements

• 1. Site Execution & Supervision
• - Supervise and monitor daily construction activities at the project site.
• - Ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, method statements, specifications, and project requirements.
• - Coordinate with site supervisors, foremen, subcontractors, and workers to ensure smooth execution.
• - Plan daily and weekly activities based on the project programme and site priorities.
• - Monitor progress against planned targets and identify potential delays at an early stage.
• - Ensure proper allocation and utilization of manpower, materials, tools, and equipment.
• - Resolve day-to-day technical and site execution issues promptly.
• 2. Technical & Engineering Responsibilities
• - Review construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and approved materials prior to execution.
• - Ensure site works are carried out in accordance with the latest approved drawings and revisions.
• - Identify discrepancies, clashes, and technical issues and coordinate with the relevant engineering/design teams for resolution.
• - Prepare and review technical submissions, RFIs, inspection requests, and other project documentation as required.
• - Provide technical guidance to supervisors and site teams.
• - Ensure correct setting-out, levels, dimensions, and installation requirements are maintained.
• 3. Consultant & Client Coordination
• - Coordinate with consultants, client representatives, project management teams, and other stakeholders on site.
• - Attend site meetings, coordination meetings, inspections, and technical discussions as required.
• - Follow up on consultant comments, approvals, inspections, and outstanding technical matters.
• - Ensure all site activities are ready for consultant/client inspection before requesting inspection.
• - Maintain professional communication with all project stakeholders.
• 4. Subcontractor Management
• - Monitor subcontractor activities and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• - Coordinate subcontractor work sequences with the overall construction programme.
• - Monitor subcontractor manpower, productivity, workmanship, and progress.
• - Ensure subcontractors follow approved drawings, method statements, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• - Identify underperformance and escalate concerns to the Project/Construction Manager.
• - Coordinate interfaces between different subcontractors and trades.
• 5. Quality Control
• - Ensure construction activities comply with approved quality standards and project specifications.
• - Coordinate with the QA/QC team for inspections and testing.
• - Monitor workmanship and ensure defective or non-conforming works are rectified.
• - Ensure inspection requests are raised at the appropriate stages of construction.
• - Assist in closing NCRs, site observations, and quality-related comments.
• - Maintain proper records of inspections, approvals, and corrective actions.
• 6. Health, Safety & Environment
• - Ensure all site activities are performed in compliance with company HSE policies and project requirements.
• - Coordinate with the HSE team to identify and address unsafe practices and conditions.
• - Ensure workers and subcontractors follow approved risk assessments and method statements.
• - Stop or escalate unsafe activities when necessary.
• - Promote a strong safety culture across the site team.
• 7. Planning & Progress Monitoring
• - Monitor daily progress and provide accurate updates to the Project/Construction Manager.
• - Assist in preparing short-term and weekly look-ahead programmes.
• - Track site constraints, material availability, manpower requirements, and access requirements.
• - Highlight delays, risks, and potential programme impacts.
• - Coordinate with planning and project controls teams regarding actual site progress.
• 8. Materials & Resources
• - Coordinate with procurement and stores teams to ensure timely availability of required materials.
• - Verify that delivered materials comply with approved material submittals and project requirements.
• - Monitor material usage and minimize wastage.
• - Ensure proper storage and handling of construction materials at site.
• - Communicate upcoming material requirements in advance.
• 9. Documentation & Reporting
• - Maintain accurate site records and daily activity reports.
• - Assist in preparing progress reports, inspection records, RFIs, site instructions, and other project documentation.
• - Maintain records of completed works, pending activities, site constraints, and outstanding issues.
• - Provide timely and accurate information to the Project Manager and relevant departments.
• - Ensure project documentation is maintained in accordance with company procedures.
• Qualifications & Experience
• - Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or relevant engineering discipline, depending on the project requirements.
• - 7–10 years of relevant construction/site experience, preferably with a main contracting company.
• - Strong experience in site execution and construction supervision.
• - Previous expe

Skills Required