Chief Resident Engineer

Job description / Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a hugely successful multidisciplinary consultancy company who require an experienced Chief Resident Engineer to be an integral part of a $billion landmark hospital construction project in Kuwait.

The company have experienced phenomenal growth over the past forty years following their conception and have established themselves as one of the most respected architectural and engineering practices in the area.

Our client pride themselves on teamwork and a community atmosphere, actively encouraging the personal and professional development of their staff members which is an attitude which highly contributes to their continued successes.

As the main representative of the client on site and part of the construction supervision department you will:
• Lead and direct the projects site supervision team to ensure adherence to the design and contract documents.

• Liaise with the Client representative and contracting staff.

• Supervise a team of at least 20 professionals.

• Attend regular progress and coordination meetings.

• Prepare monthly progress reports and ensure all project documentation is up to date and in compliance with contracts.

• Conduct staff performance regulations and monitor and guide the site supervision in order to ensure optimum project performance.

Requirements

In order to be considered for the role you must:

• Have a relevant Civil Engineering degree.

• Previous experience on hospital projects is essential.

• A minimum of 15 years’ experience within the construction industry with a minimum of 5 years in site supervision.

• Proven experience on high value construction projects.

•A Master’s degree is preferred, but not essential.

For the ideal candidate our client can offer an attractive all-in remuneration package of KWD3800
Our Client are looking to interview immediately for this position.

To apply for this position, please submit an up to date copy of your CV online as soon as possible.

Please be assured that all applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Please note that due to a high volume of applications only successful applicants will be contacted.

About the Company

The Highfield Company is a specialist recruitment consultancy that focuses on the international construction and engineering industry sectors. With combined recruitment experience of more than 20 years, the directors have worked on technical and management positions at all levels, from Graduate to Executive, and for many of the Construction industry’s leading companies.

With experience of sourcing candidates for assignments in over 100 countries, The Highfield Company is perfectly equipped to service the needs and requirements of any construction, property or engineering based employer anywhere in the world. Our consultants are specialists in their designated disciplines, which include Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Oil & Gas, PQS & Cost Consultancy, Project Management, Consulting Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical and Facilities Management.