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Job description / Role
Cavendish Professionals has been in a long-standing partnership with one of Kuwait's leading engineering consultancies, who are responsible for the design through to supervision of large building and infrastructure projects in Kuwait.
Cavendish Professionals is looking for a Chief Resident Engineer to lead and direct the site supervision team to ensure smooth implementation of the project construction as per the design and contract documents. Liaise with client's representative, contractor, construction manager and the design manager.
* Assists the Head of Supervision in preparing the annual plan of supervision
* Issue of possession of Site Certificate after the handing over of site from the Municipality to the Contractor
* Approve the Contractor's Organization Chart, Method Statement, Construction Program and Layout of Temporary Facilities
* Ensure all exchange of correspondence with the contractor's agent, client's representative and the PACE team through delegation of correspondence to site and service engineers
* Ensure proper tracking of all incoming letters, shop drawings and materials submitted for timely action by the concerned staff as well as the Daily Log-Book
* Ensure the safekeeping of copies of permits issued by the Municipality and Undertaking jointly made the client and PACE as well all other project related documents such as Guarantees, Performance Bond etc.
* Monitor the expiry of project related documents such as performance bonds etc and ensure their renewal through instructions to the contractor
* Review applications for payment made by the contractor; adopt appropriate measures to avoid and prevent any claims from the same
* Ensure preparation of monthly project progress reports
* Attend Progress and Coordination Meetings with contractors and sub-contractors to discuss all aspects of the project
* Review the contractor's quality plan and the overall systems for the checking of works and ensuring remedial works in case of non-compliance
* Ensure checking of all records of safety measures kept on site by the contractor
* Respond to any queries related to the contract documents that may be requested by the Client or the Contractor
* Ensure technical compliance of materials to specifications through ordering tests conducted by the site engineers
* Issue of site work instructions and variation orders based on alteration requirements issued by clients
* Issue Substantial (or partial) Completion Certificates
* Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to less experienced engineers
* Conduct staff performance evaluation and participate in deciding the performance ratings of employees in accordance with company policy
* Monitor, coach and guide the site supervision time to ensure optimum performance
Requirements
* Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering
* Masters Degree in Civil Engineering is preferred
* Certification from Kuwait Engineering Society
* 15+ years' experience in the construction industry with at least 5+ years in site supervision
Benefits:
Medical, life insurance, annual return flights, end of service bonus, married, single or family visa, 30 days annual leave, relocation allowance
A full job description and information about the benefits package will be available upon request.
We are happy to speak with candidates and advise on suitability.
If you are interested in this position then please follow the link to apply now.
About the Company
Cavendish Professionals is a highly respected recruitment consultancy with the energy, expertise and professionalism to offer extensive job vacancies in the Healthcare, Life Sciences and Technical sectors in the UK and Internationally.
Cavendish Professionals is an independent, family-run business, with a team of personable consultants whose aim is to get to know you better. We believe that this considered approach is the best way to ensure we find you a role that perfectly matches your career ambitions.
As a group we’ve been taking this approach for over 30 years. During this time we have successfully helped client organisations and candidates alike to fulfil their corporate and professional ambitions.