Senior Civil Engineer / Site Manager

Job Overview

The Senior Civil Engineer will work directly for the Client on the Wind Turbine Manufacturing Factory project in Duqm. The role focuses on client-side technical oversight and coordination of civil works executed by the General Contractor, parallel with an independent Controller / PMC company appointed by the Client.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Client’s on-site civil engineering and site management representative for all civil works

• Provide day-to-day site supervision and oversight of the General Contractor’s civil activities from a client-side perspective.

• Review and comment on civil designs, shop drawings, method statements, and material submittals

• Review, comment, and follow up on civil designs, shop drawings, method statements, and material submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements.

• Monitor construction progress, workmanship, and sequencing to ensure alignment with approved documents, IFC drawings, specifications, and project schedule.

• Coordinate closely with the appointed Controller / PMC company to align inspections, site observations, non-conformities, and technical assessments, avoiding duplication of roles while ensuring full client visibility.

Oversee and monitor execution of all civil works, including but not limited to: Earthworks, grading, compaction, and site preparation

Foundations, including heavy equipment, production lines, and wind turbine manufacturing machinery foundations

Structural and non-structural concrete works

Steel structures from a civil interface perspective

Roads, pavements, hardstand areas, and drainage systems

Industrial buildings and auxiliary facilities

• Monitor and promote implementation of the approved Quality Management Plan (QMP) on site.

• Witness inspections, testing, and quality control activities from a Client perspective, including material testing, concrete pours, reinforcement inspections, and foundation works.

• Review inspection requests (IRs), test results, method statements, and quality records to ensure compliance with project requirements.

• Identify quality issues, non-conformities, and deviations; ensure proper documentation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions are implemented by the General Contractor.

• Review and comment on as-built drawings, test certificates, and handover documentation prior to submission to the Client.

• Promote and monitor compliance with site HSE requirements, Client HSE standards, and applicable local regulations.

• Observe site activities to identify unsafe practices, potential hazards, and HSE non-compliances.

• Ensure that the General Contractor and subcontractors implement approved HSE plans, risk assessments, and method statements.

• Participate in site safety meetings, toolbox talks (as required), and HSE walks from a client oversight perspective.

• Monitor and assess the performance of civil subcontractors engaged by the General Contractor.

If necessary, prepare clear, structured, and professional site reports for Client management, covering: Construction progress

Quality and HSE observations

Key technical issues and risks

Non-conformities and corrective actions

Participate in technical, coordination, and progress meetings with Client management, Controller / PMC company, and General Contractor.

Provide timely and accurate feedback to the Client to support informed decision-making at project level.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

• 10+ years of experience in industrial and/or infrastructure projects

• Experience working in a client-side or Consultant role

• Strong background in overseeing General Contractor civil works

• Experience coordinating with PMC / Controller companies

• Prior experience in Oman or GCC countries is an advantage

Technical Skills

• Earthworks and foundation engineering

• Experience in reinforced concrete and structural works

• Experience in industrial buildings and heavy equipment foundations

• Experience in road construction, and infrastructure

• Good knowledge of quality control and inspection procedures

• Interpretation of specifications, IFC drawings, and schedules

• AutoCAD and civil documentation systems (EDMS)

Personal Competencies

• Strong technical judgment and independence

• Clear communication and professional reporting skills

• Ability to coordinate without overlapping responsibilities, conduct multitasking

• Detail-oriented and quality-focused mindset