Take a leading role in the delivery of KIA Terminal 2, providing on-site construction supervision for Package No. 3 of this major airport development programme. Where you will work NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants, is a company of Haskoning and a globally leading consultancy and engineering firm in the field of airport development. We have a strong international reputation in airport consultancy in all aspects of design and management of airport developments. With a team of nearly 300 multinational staff, we work on high-profile projects on behalf of public and private owners, operators, investors, developers and contractors at locations all over the world. We are “the” go-to consultant when it comes to airport consultancy. NACO is providing construction supervision for Package No. 3 (Aprons, Taxiways and Service Buildings) for the new Terminal 2 at Kuwait International Airport. As part of a consortium with Foster + Partners and Gulf Consult, NACO has held key roles from masterplanning and design development through to the current construction supervision stage. Construction of the EUR 5bn Terminal 2 development started in 2016 and will deliver an initial capacity of 25 MAP and a gross floor area of 700,000 SQM. Package 3 includes 30 contact stands and 19 non-contact and remote stands, apron services, cross- and parallel taxiways, service roads, GSE, APM and BHS tunnels, a consolidation centre, catering building, central plant building and related infrastructure. Construction of Package No. 3 started in October 2024 and is anticipated to be completed in 2028Q2. We are looking for a Lead Civil Engineer to join the Package No. 3 construction supervision team of nearly 120 experts and provide senior on-site leadership across the airside civil team. What you will do As Lead Civil Engineer, you will be part of our core team on site. You will provide leadership to our Airside Civils Team and coordinate directly with the contractor, subcontractors and key stakeholders on site. You report directly to the Deputy Resident Engineer (Airside) and support contractually compliant project delivery to the required quality, safety and programme standards. Your job • You will be part of our Airside Construction Supervision team for Package 3, stationed in Kuwait. • You will be responsible for Design Compliance Reviews and Construction Supervision of the Civil Design and Civil Works scope • Out of a team of nearly 120 site-based supervision personnel for Package 3, you are the Lead of the Civil Airside team consisting of 18 specialist engineers and inspectors (aviation-specific), and you will actively manage your team to deliver your part of the scope as per project objectives • You and your team of Civil Engineers will review various technical submittals of the Contractor relevant to the Civil design including design documents, shop drawings, material submissions, etc. to ensure compliance with the specifications and design intent • You and your team of Civil Engineers and Inspectors will Supervise the Construction Works of the Contractor relevant to the Civil Design and Works, ensuring compliance to specifications and quality standards • You will actively coordinate with and support the Deputy Resident Engineer and Resident Engineer in the overall Project and Construction Management of the project as required, contribute to daily, weekly and monthly reporting, and initiate any required (mitigation) actions relevant to and within the boundaries of your scope and responsibility, ensuring the overall team performance and delivery as per project objectives • You will actively coordinate your activities with other disciplines, including e.g. with the Deputy Resident Engineer for Buildings, Land- and Airside Infrastructure & Utilities and counterparts across related construction packages to manage interfaces and dependencies. • Coordinate daily with MPW, the Contractor, subcontractors and other stakeholders to uphold programme, quality, regulatory and HSE obligations across the airside works. • Ensure complete, accurate and auditable project records for the Airside Civils Team. What you bring • BSc or MSc in Civil Engineering • Minimum 15 years’ professional experience, of which a minimum of 8 years’ on-site experience • A minimum of 5 years’ on-site experience with airport construction projects (airside civils), preferably in the Middle East • You have thorough knowledge of and experience in design and construction of airside civils such aprons and taxiways, including specialities such as granular pavement layers, cement stabilisation, asphalt and concrete pavement layer, geometric layout, topographical survey and level control, markings and signage, as well as construction and design specifications • You have experience in leading and guiding supervision teams on site relevant to your scope and to the materials testing and acceptance control processes in the laboratory • You have experience in interacting and guiding the Contractor and Subcontractor representatives to resolve technical issues, as well as interacting with Client and (other) Stakeholders • Good understanding of, and experience in, Contract Administration relevant to Site Supervision • International working experience, including in the Middle East • You possess leadership skills and are able to manage multiple concurrent work activities • Excellent communication, negotiation and soft skills for high-level Client- and Contractor interactions What we offer you • On-site senior management position in an international airport environment for the duration of the project. • To be part of a highly skilled team operating in a challenging environment • Being part of the global leading aviation consultancy NACO We offer you to become part of a family of passionate colleagues, all working together to realise state-of-the-art Airport Developments around the world. We offer an attractive salary package. Are you our new colleague? Then we would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your resume and motivation letter. After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage. Due to the privacy law, please submit your application via the apply button and not via email. Unrequested acquisition for this vacancy by agencies is not appreciated and offered candidates will not be taken into consideration. Show more

Lead Civil Engineer – Airside Construction Supervision (onsite)

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