http://www.contractjournal.com/jobsConstructionJobsUKhttp://www.contractjournal.com/jobs/job/site-inspector-middle-east-200643086.htmThu, 19 Nov 2009 11:14:32 +0000191973The Site Inspector is responsible for the inspection of the quality of the work executed by the Contractor on a major Airport Project in the Middle East. Monitoring, reporting and inspection of the contractors construction, infrastructure and building works, on-site QA/QC. Reporting actual progress of work to the Discipline Leader; reporting adverse events and early warning signs to both the Discipline Leader and the QA Function. These opportunities will require you to have experience in:- Baggage Handling Systems Passenger Boarding Bridges Airport Systems Ideally educated to Degree standard or equivalent, with proven experience of major build and civil engineering projects, previous Airport experience essential. Consultant: Mike Cunningham Email Address: mike.cunningham@setsquare.uk.com Telephone: 01823 270917 http://www.contractjournal.com/jobs/job/pcs-engineer-kuwait-200633923.htmSun, 08 Nov 2009 08:47:57 +0000173288Design based. Should have experience and possess excellent computer skills. Could be from any engineering background though Civil or Construction would be preferable. Preferred candidate would be with ME experience and bilingual though this is not a necessity. Should have experience of database programming. Job would include assisting in monitoring and reviewing project design budgets and variations, in preparing overall design earning reports, etc. Salary range would be. http://www.contractjournal.com/jobs/job/senior-measurement-and-contracts-engineer-oman-200633920.htmSun, 08 Nov 2009 06:53:24 +0000173284This international consulting engineering firm has for over over fifty years, and over twenty years in Oman, of experience in the planning, designing and implementation infrastructural projects. Their major focus is on the water industry which includes: water resources, water supply and wastewater treatment networks, storage facilities, water drainage, wetland restoration, ports, harbours, flood control and alleviation systems. Duties and responsibilities: Generally, review and maintain knowledge of Terms and Conditions of all contracts. Identify and report potential problem areas, particularly those that are likely to give rise to claims. Generally monitor and report on the progress of all civil engineering contracts. Flag issues that might result in delay or claim and advise the project manager of any risks that will affect the overall timely delivery of the project or significant cost escalation or potential opportunities for cost reduction. Provide proactive advice so as to minimize claim and delay. Advise on contractual issue as they arise and provide appropriate contractual solutions. • Manage a team of site based quantity surveyors, who will be generally checking and certifying measurements • Advise on contractual matters. • Ensure completeness and validity of contractual requirements. • Survey and measure work in progress and check contractors’ interim payments applications. • Audit payments to Contractors. • Ensure prompt submittal and completeness of valuations. • Check and record measure of work done. • Prepare variations and day works. • Negotiate ‘rates’ with contractors where necessary. • Maintain expenditure records. • Review, negotiate and prepare claim settlements with the Client. • Establish a claim register and ensure that proper claim records are being maintained. • Provide mediation when required. • Prepare financial statements for monthly report. • Liaise with Client in all financial and contractual matters throughout the course of all contracts. • Conduct final measure on work executed and prepare and agree final accounts. • Assist in close-out of completed claims Experience and qualifications: • Degree in Civil Engineering or related subject, • Experience of similar work with progressively increasing responsibility and experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor. • Working overseas or in the region essential. • FIDIC Conditions of Contract • Arabic would be a benefit. • Driving licence http://www.contractjournal.com/jobs/job/programme-manager-oman-200633919.htmSun, 08 Nov 2009 06:49:25 +0000173283This international consulting engineering firm has for over over fifty years, and over twenty years in Oman, of experience in the planning, designing and implementation infrastructural projects. Their major focus is on the water industry which includes: water resources, water supply and wastewater treatment networks, storage facilities, water drainage, wetland restoration, ports, harbours, flood control and alleviation systems. • The duties and responsibilities are managing the planning and scheduling matters of six sites supervising three planning engineers. • Reviewing and approving the Contractor’s programme of works, ensuring that it is in accordance with the Contract. • Reviewing the Contractor progress and ensuring that the programme is updated on a regular basis. • Reporting all scheduling issue to the Project Manager • Liaising with the Resident Engineers to determine progress and reasons for any lapses in progress and reporting to the Project Manager current progress and issues affecting progress. • Projecting completion dates based on current progress, advising on the effect of any progress remedial measures. The experience and qualification required: • Degree in engineering or related subject, planning credentials • Good experience with Primavera • Experience of similar work with progressively increasing responsibility, and experience as a senior planner. • Working overseas or in the region essential. • Arabic would be a benefit. • Driving licence http://www.contractjournal.com/jobs/job/group-design-manager-airports-doha-qatar-qatar-200632535.htmThu, 05 Nov 2009 17:33:42 +0000169575Group Design Manager - Airports - Doha, Qatar Ref: NM/11238 The Company Digby Morris' client is the world's No. 1 choice for engineering, construction, and project management. Their diverse portfolio encompasses energy, transportation, communications, mining, oil and gas, and government services. They currently have projects in dozens of locations worldwide, from Alaska to Australia. The company has had record revenues for the past four years and in 2006 also posted a record for the value of new work that they booked. Privately owned with headquarters in the US, they have offices around the world and 42,500 employees. In 2006, the company had revenues of $20.5 billion and booked new work valued at $24.7 billion. The Project Doha International Airport (NDIA) is being constructed as a response to a projected demand for additional international passenger capacity to the region. The new airport will be able to handle 12.5 million a year after the first phase of construction. The first phase will cost $2.5bn, while phases two and three are projected to cost an additional $5bn. When finished the airport will be approximately two-thirds the size of the city (12 times larger than the old airport 22km²). The Person At least 15 years of relevant experience in design management, design construction management of Aviation Projects. Design and construction airport experience is very desirable. Knowledge and experience with design/design management of large airport projects either green field or renovation of existing international airports. The Benefits The company offers you the chance to join one of the world's largest and most highly regarded employers. The company has built a world-class organization by providing exciting work environments, challenging projects, and opportunities for career growth. They reward performance and results with competitive compensation packages that include some of the most sought-after benefits in the business. In addition to market-driven base salaries, salaried employees are eligible for annual and other incentive programs. Basic details of expatriate packages include market leading salaries, provision of housing or housing allowance, local transportation, flights, medical, schooling and assistance with relocation and repatriation. http://www.contractjournal.com/jobs/job/superintendent-runways-oman-200631799.htmThu, 05 Nov 2009 15:26:42 +0000169033Our client has secured the contract for the construction of the runway on a new US$4b airport in Oman. They are seeking an experienced Superintendent to oversee the construction of the new Runways, Taxiways and Aprons and must have previous experience in a similar role; overseas experience would be a distinct advantage. Candidates with an engineering degree would be looked upon favourably, however, relevant experience will be valued rather more than qualifications. This role will also include an element of supervision on bulk excavation, drainage and infrastructure and due to the location you will be in charge of a local manual workforce, so excellent people management skills are essential. Due to the nature of this role applicants MUST have relevant airport experience rather than general civil engineering project experience. If you would like to discuss this position or any other overseas opportunities, please contact Andrew Stewart on +44 (0)208 680 2222 for a confidential discussion or visit our website www.savilelloyd.com for other international opportunities. Consultant: Andy Stewart Email Address: andrew.stewart@setsquare.uk.com Telephone: 0208 680 2222 http://www.contractjournal.com/jobs/job/inspector-middle-east-200631782.htmThu, 05 Nov 2009 15:24:25 +0000169013The project has now begun the transition from the design phase to construction. The contractors will soon commence their work on the large main contracts - and the two airports will begin to take shape in the coming years. The airports will become landmarks in the Sultanate of Oman. Proficient in your technical discipline, you must also be fluent in spoken and written English, and possess the ability to work in a multicultural, multidisciplinary, fast-paced, high-pressure organisation. Applicants will ideally have worked in the Middle East for at least 3 - 5 years. Although not mandatory, experience in airport projects is clearly an advantage. The working week is 48 hours over 6 days. Inspectors conduct daily inspections and monitoring of the work carried out by the Contractor. They will, within their discipline, carry out all supervision, compiling information from the Contractor and reporting all issues to the Senior Site Engineer. The Inspectors will on a daily basis record and report the contractors' performance and progress. You must have specialisation in a discipline e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Structural, Utilities, Civil Engineering etc. The specific requirements are: - BSc in Engineering from a recognised university or similar technical education - Minimum of 5 years experience from large, complex civil engineering & building construction projects - High degree of technical skills and a proven track record within supervision Consultant: Mike Cunningham Email Address: mike.cunningham@setsquare.uk.com Telephone: 01823 270917 http://www.contractjournal.com/jobs/job/senior-marine-engineer-kuwait-200632137.htmThu, 05 Nov 2009 13:46:21 +0000168810Must be able to advise on industry standards and good practice of modern marina design and possess supervisory experience of construction of ports and marinas. A minimum of fifteen years experience will be necessary to perform these duties. The essential tasks for this project are design and construction supervision. The candidate shall be expected to advise in the design of marina facilities in an oil related environment. The candidate will also in the later phase of the project provide site supervision during construction. Should hold a BSc in either Civil/Marine engineering. or higher depending on experience and skills. Candidates from Royal Hoaskinings, Sogreah (except from their UAE office), Port Authority of any country would be given preference. http://www.contractjournal.com/jobs/job/senior-electrical-design-engineer-kuwait-200632131.htmThu, 05 Nov 2009 13:39:14 +0000168801This leading architectural, engineering and planning consulting firm require a senior electrical design engineer reporting to the head of the department, for design and supervision of electrical and low voltages systems. - Design (concept, design development and final design), design review of all stages to achieve the intended function. - Establish design criteria based upon TOR and latest requirements in line with good engineering practice. - Prepare system design descriptions. - Follow QA/QC procedures related to Electrical design. - Coordinate with other architectural/ engineering disciplines during all stages of design. - Conduct value engineering studies for all electical and low voltage systems during design development and final design phase for major projects. - Prepare technical specifications for Tenders including systems specification, quality of products as per latest design and construction codes. - Review of latest design software. - Monitor the work of the drafting staff. - Maintain updated knowledge of all local regulations/ guidelines relating to all aspects of electrical design. - Perform site supervsion if required. A solid ten to fifteen years experience in a consulting engineering firm and have BSc or BEng in Electrical Engineering, and be a member of Kuwait Society of Engineers and Ministry of Energy (MEW). http://www.contractjournal.com/jobs/job/network-planning-and-design-consulting-engineer-abu-dhabi-200632020.htmThu, 05 Nov 2009 12:54:56 +0000168733This is a leading consultant in the Energy sector. Since its foundation in the early 1970’s, they have implemented over 200 projects in more than 60 countries. They require a consultant engineer with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (University degree), minimum eight to ten years experience in the energy sector and particularly, in Power Transmission and Distribution, with minimum three to five years experience as Network Planning engineer or similar. Essential to have master planner skills ( develop scenarios, conceptual design report of utility grids (power transmission and distribution networks – today and in 10 / 20 years time - forecast) with management skills to drive customer and team. Required competencies Working with Master plan of electrical distribution network Zonal substation design and reconfiguration of network Power system studies for Load flow, short circuit, motor starting, transient stability analysis, Harmonic analysis; Distribution Management System (DMS) Preparation of tender documents, bid evaluation and recommendations Preparation of Single Line Diagrams, Layouts, protection and control Schematics Preparation of technical specification & datasheet Equipment sizing and calculations for Switchgear, transformer, cable etc. Optional: (advantage) Shop inspection and FAT for electrical equipments Requested skills: ETAP, CYME – For load-flow, short-circuit, motor starting, harmonic analysis, transient stability studies and relay coordination studies Working knowledge of Micro station and Autocad 2000 Familiarisation with IEC, ANSI and IEEE standards. Other skills: Available for frequent business trip in the MENA (Middle-East and North Africa) region or outside Flexible attitude, Team-oriented and multi-cultural. http://www.contractjournal.com/jobs/job/contract-administrators-middle-east-200631776.htmThu, 05 Nov 2009 10:59:39 +0000168349Our client is a high profile established Greek contractor who has been involved in heavy civil engineering and new build projects in KSA for the past forty years. Due to continued growth they are currently seeking degree qualified individuals to oversee and manage/advise on all forms of pre and post contractual issues on both civil and build projects. Reporting directly to the Country Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the work of a number of less experienced Contract Administrators and must have in depth understanding of a range of contract forms including FIDIC, NEC and ECC. To be considered for this position applicants MUST have worked in both the UK and the Middle East in a similar role, preferably with both contractor and consultancy based experience. You should also be degree qualified, ideally in civil engineering and have EPC experience. If you would like to discuss this position or any other overseas opportunities, please contact Andrew Stewart on 0208 680 2222 for a confidential discussion. Consultant: Andy Stewart Email Address: andrew.stewart@setsquare.uk.com Telephone: 0208 680 2222 http://www.contractjournal.com/jobs/job/site-engineer-middle-east-200631769.htmThu, 05 Nov 2009 10:59:21 +0000168330Our client who is one of the largest contractors in the Middle East, is currently seeking 3 Site Engineers to join their existing engineering division on a US$1.5b Building & Civils project which includes infrastructure, r/c frame, domestic and commercial buildings. Our client is very selective and candidates with the following need only apply. - Must hold a degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a UK university. - Have 3 - 5 post graduate experience. - Experience with a main contractor is essential due to the size and nature of this project. - Must have experience on either build or civils projects with values in excess of £40m. If your experience / qualifications do not meet the above your application will not be considered. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Section Engineer to make the step up to Site Engineer and to further your career overseas without previous experience. Successful candidates will enjoy a tax free salary, accommodation, transport, flights and medical insurance. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS ON SINGLE STATUS BASIS ONLY. If you would like to discuss this position or any other overseas opportunities, please contact Andrew Stewart on +44 (0)208 680 2222 for a confidential discussion or look on our website www.savilelloyd.com Consultant: Andy Stewart Email Address: andrew.stewart@setsquare.uk.com Telephone: 0208 680 2222 http://www.contractjournal.com/jobs/job/senior-marine-design-engineer-master-planning-uae-united-arab-emirates-200627502.htmMon, 02 Nov 2009 11:13:14 +0000162588Senior Marine Design Engineer - master planning - UAE I have a senior requirement for a Marine Design Engineer for a major consulting, planning and engineering company. They have an impressive global presence and this have resulted in new project awards within their UAE region. The Senior Marine Design Engineer will be in charge of the Marine Design department: *Create and develop key design concepts and lead the team through phases of development. *Prepare the Morphodynamic and Hydrodynamic Modelling. *Provide full technical support to project management team during both design and construction. (Full description discussed on submission of suitable application) Requirements *15-20 years overall - International - preferably GCC *Previous experience in MASTER PLANNING PORTS AND HARBOURS IS A MUST *BSc Civil Engineering - Master degree in Marine Engineering is a preference but not essential. *High levels of technical writing and communication in English - Arabic is an advantage *Specialist in modelling (physical and numerical) *Consultancy background Salary will be discussed on submission of successful application however a competitive salary and ex-pat package is offered. Please send CV for the attention of Natalie Croft at Leap29. http://www.contractjournal.com/jobs/job/senior-marine-design-engineer-uae-united-arab-emirates-200627498.htmMon, 02 Nov 2009 11:12:48 +0000163001Senior Marine Design Engineer - UAE I have a senior requirement for a Marine Design Engineer for a major consulting, planning and engineering company. They have an impressive global presence and this have resulted in a new mega project award in the UAE. The Senior Marine Design Engineer will be head the Marine Design department: *Create and develop key design concepts and lead the team through phases of development. *Establish design parameters and prepare layouts based on client requirements. *Prepare designs in consultation with other discipline engineers. (Full description can be provided on submission of suitable application) Requirements *15-20 years overall - International and local (GCC) experience. *Previous experience in MASTER PLANNING PORTS AND HARBOURS. *Marine/coastal engineering qualification is preferred (MSc/PhD) - BSc Civil engineering will be considered. *Specialist/ strong experience in modeling (physical and numerical) *High levels of technical writing and communication in English - Arabic is an advantage *Consultancy background A competitive salary and ex-pat package is offered and can be discussed further on submission of a suitable application. Please send CV for the attention of Natalie Croft at Leap29. http://www.contractjournal.com/jobs/job/senior-building-planning-engineer-ex-pat-eur-70k-package-qatar-middle-east-200603094.htmThu, 08 Oct 2009 09:50:54 +0000133600Senior Building Planner (EX-Pat) - EUR 70K + Package - Qatar • We are looking to recruit a Senior Planning Engineer with a minimum of ten years experience for a main contractor in Qatar • Candidates must be degree qualified and capable of managing a team of 6 / 7 Planners on a multi million euro development • Previous experience in the gulf region and with Primavera (P6) is advantageous but not essential • It is essential that candidates have experience of projects > EUR 50M in value and your CV reflects loyalty to previous employers. • Remuneration Package Guideline as follows: - Tax Free Basic Salary of EUR 70 K - 1 or 2 Bedroom Apartment provided (Furnished & Bills paid) - Guaranteed minimum bonus plus performance related bonus - Transport provided 4 x 4 services and fuel - 3 x return flights per annum paid - Medical expenses paid - Gratuity payment of 21 days per annum paid as lump sum upon termination - Laptop - Phone This is an excellent opportunity with good career prospects. Please email your CV for immediate consideration to Alpine Recruitment. Email: overseas@alpine.ie http://www.contractjournal.com/jobs/job/steel-cut-bend-factory-manager-expat-european-middle-east-200598712.htmWed, 07 Oct 2009 14:37:30 +0000132264Alpine Recruitment Group has been retained by an International Building Company in Qatar to recruit a Steel (Cut & Bend) Factory Manager. You will have overall responsibility for the planning production and manufacturing within the factory. You will oversee manage control and motivate the 150/200 factory workers. You will have a minimum HNC qualification specializing in the rebar industry. You will have a full working knowledge of a steel factory s computerized electronic machinery troubleshooting and control. Ideally you will have a minimum of seven years experience in a similar background. GCC experience would also be an advantage but isn t necessary. It is essential that the majority of you experience to date is Irish/UK/European. There is a full expat package on offer for the successful candidate. Please forward an updated resume to Robert Bridgeman 00353 (0)1 4800 533