Infrastructure Technician
The Civil/Construction Technician will be responsible for supporting on-site civil and structural construction activities, ensuring that all works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, engineering specifications, quality standards, and applicable safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
-Carry out on-site concrete quality checks, including concrete surface hardness testing using a rebound hammer (Schmidt hammer)
-Read, interpret, and verify civil and structural engineering drawings, specifications, and construction details.
- Support the Project Engineer and construction team in monitoring day-to-day civil and structural works.
- Conduct quality inspections of ongoing works and verify that construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
- Inspect and witness the acceptance of concealed works before they are covered or enclosed.
- Demonstrate practical knowledge of the correct operation, handling, calibration requirements, and interpretation of rebound hammer test results.
- Record rebound hammer test results accurately and report any abnormal or inconsistent results to the Project Engineer for further investigation.
- Assist with monitoring concrete works, including checking formwork, reinforcement, dimensions, curing, and general workmanship.
- Monitor backfilling and soil-related works, including material suitability, layer thickness, compaction, and compliance with project specifications.
- Assist with field quality-control activities and coordinate with laboratory personnel where additional soil or concrete testing is required.
- Maintain accurate inspection records, test reports, checklists, site observations, and other construction documentation.
- Identify defects, non-conforming work, and potential quality issues and promptly report them to the responsible engineer.
- Assist in preparing daily site reports and documenting construction progress, inspections, and test results.
- Ensure that construction activities are carried out in accordance with approved method statements, inspection and test plans (ITPs), engineering standards, and project specifications.
- Promote and comply with site health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Liaise with contractors, subcontractors, surveyors, laboratory technicians, and other site personnel as required.
- Perform other civil/construction technical duties assigned by the Project Engineer or Site Manager.
Educational & Professional Requirements
-Diploma, Higher National Diploma (HND), Bachelor's degree, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant practical experience in civil/structural construction, site supervision, quality control, or construction inspection will be an advantage.
- Good knowledge of civil and structural construction methods and quality-control procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, architectural, and engineering drawings.
- Practical experience using a concrete rebound hammer/Schmidt hammer for on-site concrete assessment is required.
- Ability to correctly perform rebound hammer tests, record readings, and understand the limitations and appropriate use of the test results.
- Knowledge of quality-control procedures for concrete, soil, backfilling, and other civil works.
- Familiarity with inspection and testing procedures, construction specifications, and relevant engineering standards.
- Basic ability to prepare and maintain technical reports, inspection records, and construction documentation.
- Good understanding of construction site health and safety requirements.
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