Site Engineer - Kiribati Based (Fixed Term Contract)

Site Engineer – Kiribati Based (Fixed Term Contract)

Company Description

Egis is a global organisation with over 20,000 employees worldwide. With our head office based in Paris, we offer global career opportunities, as well as rewarding careers for our people locally. Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we create innovative solutions with our clients worldwide. Egis is an organisation with the capacity to make meaningful industry and community change in the space of place‑making, sustainability and creating connected cities. Different to other engineering firms, Egis offers true end‑to‑end capability across the entire design‑to‑operation lifecycle, offering advisory, architecture, engineering, design, asset management and operations services. We are committed to creating great teams doing innovative work and would love you to join us to Impact the Future.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated construction site engineer / project manager to work client‑side in the remote island location of Tarawa, Kiribati and oversee the construction of a new hospital facility on the atoll of Tarawa. In this role, you will be the main point of contact locally for contract management and construction monitoring of the project, representing Egis.

Responsibilities :

• Managing contract administration and formal reporting for the construction contract (FIDIC contract).
• Overseeing all construction activities under the project.
• Coordinating with the contractor and managing all construction supervision activities for the construction works.
• Arranging and controlling meetings with the construction contractor for the project.
• Attending site every 2 days during the construction period and providing a brief weekly progress report to the client.
• Addressing day‑to‑day clarification of queries from the contractor.
• Reporting all relevant information to the client along with any issues or changes in the documents and obtaining directions as required.
• Monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the Site Specific Health and Safety Plan (SSHSP) and Site Specific Environmental Management Plan (SSEMP).
• Ensuring work is executed within the agreed budget, developing strategies to effectively manage variations and ensuring quality of work outcomes meet or exceed client expectations.
• Carrying out other construction‑related activities and duties as required.
• Maintaining close communication and collaboration with Egis’ project management team in NZ.
• Working alongside and mentoring other Kiribati‑based Egis staff.
• Engaging and building relationships with key local stakeholders.

Qualifications

We expect you to have :

Additional Information

This opportunity requires the successful candidate to reside locally in Kiribati. The contract length is fixed, open to 6 months up to 24 months. Egis will support you with :

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed.

Imagine. Create. Achieve. A sustainable future.

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