Civil Engineer

Responsibilities:

Site Inspection & Supervision:

• Conduct regular inspections of Crovation estate sites and ongoing projects.
• Assess site conditions and identify required civil works.
• Supervise contractors, artisans and site workers.
• Monitor work progress and ensure compliance with approved specifications.
• Take site measurements and verify completed quantities.
• Prepare detailed site inspection and progress reports.

Estate Infrastructure Development:

Supervise and coordinate projects including:

• Estate fencing and boundary walls.
• Estate roads and access roads.
• Drainage systems and culverts.
• Earthworks and site preparation.
• Concrete works.
• Gatehouses and other estate structures.
• Land clearing and reclamation-related works where applicable.
• Estate demarcation and related civil works.
• Repairs and maintenance of existing infrastructure.

BOQ, Costing & Budget Control:

• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Prepare project cost estimates and material requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate contractor quotations.
• Verify quantities before materials are purchased or payments are approved.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets.
• Identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary project costs without compromising quality.
• Report cost variations and additional works to management for approval.

Contractor Management:

• Coordinate contractors and subcontractors on project sites.
• Monitor contractor performance, workmanship and timelines.
• Ensure contractors comply with agreed specifications and scope of work.
• Verify completed work before recommending payments.
• Identify poor-quality or defective work and ensure corrective action is taken.
• Maintain proper records of contractor activities and performance.

Quality Control:

• Ensure materials and workmanship meet required engineering standards.
• Inspect works at critical stages before progression to the next stage.
• Identify defects, construction errors and potential structural problems.
• Ensure corrective works are completed appropriately.
• Maintain quality standards across all Crovation projects.

Project Planning & Monitoring:

• Develop project work plans and timelines.
• Track project progress against approved schedules.
• Identify delays and recommend corrective measures.
• Provide management with regular updates on project status.
• Coordinate technical activities with surveyors and other consultants.

Documentation & Reporting:

Prepare and maintain:

• Weekly site reports.
• Project progress reports.
• BOQs and cost estimates.
• Material schedules.
• Contractor assessment reports.
• Site inspection reports.
• Project photographs and documentation.
• Variation and additional-work reports.
• Project completion reports.

Technical Support to Other Departments:

• Provide technical information to the Sales and Marketing teams regarding estate infrastructure.
• Support Client Relations during client site inspections where technical explanations are required.
• Provide accurate information regarding roads, fencing, drainage, development status and other infrastructure.
• Assist management with technical assessments when acquiring or developing new properties.

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure basic health and safety standards are maintained on project sites.
• Ensure contractors use appropriate safety equipment.
• Report unsafe site conditions immediately.
• Ensure works comply with applicable building and engineering requirements.
• Escalate significant technical or safety risks to management.

Key Performance Indicators:

Performance will be assessed against measurable project and operational targets.

Project Delivery:

• 90%+ of assigned projects completed within approved timelines, subject to approved scope changes and external factors.
• Weekly progress reports submitted 100% on schedule.
• All significant project delays reported to management within 24–48 hours of identification.

Cost Control:

• Project costs maintained within approved budgets unless a variation is formally approved.
• 100% verification of contractor quantities before payment recommendations.
• Accurate BOQs and project estimates with minimal avoidable costing errors.

Quality Control:

• 95%+ of completed works accepted without major defects.
• Defects identified during inspections to be documented and followed through to resolution.
• Reduction in rework caused by poor supervision or workmanship.

Contractor Management:

• Regular performance monitoring of all active contractors.
• Contractor deliverables and timelines tracked on every assigned project.
• Payment recommendations supported by proper measurement and documentation.

Site Monitoring:

• Scheduled estate/site inspections completed as required.
• Minimum of 4 documented site inspections per active project per month, or as determined by project requirements.
• All inspection reports submitted within 24 hours of site visits.

Documentation:

• 100% completion of required project documentation.
• Up-to-date records of BOQs, quotations, measurements, site reports and project photographs.

Cost & Process Improvement:

• Identify at least 2 practical cost-saving or process-improvement opportunities per quarter.
• Ensure material wastage is monitored and minimized.

Internal/Client Support:

• Provide timely technical support for client site inspections and internal requests.
• Respond to technical queries within agreed timelines.
• Maintain professional communication with clients, contractors and internal teams.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–7 years' relevant experience, preferably within real estate, construction or property development.
• Proven experience in site supervision and civil works.
• Experience with estate infrastructure projects will be an advantage.
• Experience preparing or reviewing BOQs and project cost estimates.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods and site practices.
• COREN registration or eligibility for registration is an advantage.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant engineering/project management software is an advantage.