Site Engineer - Local Area Development

About the role

SMEC is looking for an experienced Site Engineer for a hydropower project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK). The role suits someone with a solid civil engineering background and extensive experience supervising local area development projects, especially in the hydropower sector. The engineer oversees on-site construction, ensures compliance with design, quality and safety requirements, and prepares site documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor all on-site construction activities related to local area development works.
• Ensure construction complies with design specifications, technical drawings and quality standards.
• Coordinate with project managers and other stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient execution of tasks.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure adherence to safety regulations and standards.
• Prepare progress reports, site logs and other documentation as required.
• Address technical issues promptly and provide solutions to on-site challenges.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification or a related discipline (e.g. B.Sc/BE in Civil Engineering).
• Minimum 6-8 years of experience supervising construction projects, preferably in hydropower or local area development.
• Experience gained in a consultancy environment, with a track record of achievement in a related role.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Applications are submitted online through the company's recruitment team; direct resumes to employees are not accepted. The role does not require agency input.