About the job
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
Your new role, what’s involved?
- Assist the Resident Engineer (RE) in overseeing the construction activities and ensuring compliance with project specifications, drawings, and contract documents.
- Monitor the contractor’s work to ensure adherence to quality, safety, and schedule requirements.
- Coordinate with the project team, including architects, consultants, and contractors, to resolve technical issues.
- Review and interpret design drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements.
- Provide technical guidance and support to site inspectors and engineers.
- Conduct daily site inspections and ensure construction works comply with approved designs and standards.
- Identify and report non-conformances and follow up on corrective actions.
- Verify that materials used on-site conform to approved submittals and technical specifications.
- Monitor and evaluate the contractor’s workmanship and methods to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Assist in preparing inspection and test plans (ITPs) and review test reports from laboratories.
- Maintain detailed records of construction activities, progress reports, and site instructions.
- Support the Resident Engineer in reviewing contractor submittals, shop drawings, method statements, and RFIs (Requests for Information).
- Ensure proper documentation and filing of all site-related correspondence, approvals, and reports.
- Coordinate with stakeholders regarding permits, approvals, and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor project schedule and milestones, ensuring work progress aligns with the baseline program.
- Identify potential delays and risks, and report to the Resident Engineer with mitigation strategies.
- Assist in conducting progress meetings and preparing meeting minutes.
- Verify contractor’s monthly progress reports and support in certifying work completion.
- Ensure the contractor follows health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations on-site.
- Report safety violations and coordinate with the HSE officer to enforce corrective actions.
- Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- A BEng / BSc (Hon) in Civil/Structural Engineering or other relevant qualification.
- Minimum 15 years experience in managing major construction projects.
- Have regional experience.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and techniques.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
What’s in it for you?
What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!
WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.
As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
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