Head of Civil Engineering

• At least 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Hospital, Clinic

• Bachelor in Engineering (BEngg) in Civil Engineering

• At least 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Hospital, Clinic

• Age 35 to 55 years

Qualifications and experience

• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from a recognised university.

• At least 15 years of relevant civil construction experience, with hands-on delivery of both building retrofits and architectural finishes. Must have led major multi-storey commercial projects through to handover, with a record of meeting tight deadlines and achieving a high standard of finish.

• Experience running several work fronts in parallel with a lean site team. High-end hotel experience is an advantage. Hospital or healthcare fit-out experience is preferred.

Key responsibilities and technical competencies

• Assess the existing building. Verify dimensions and site conditions, diagnose defects and assess which elements can be retained, repaired or replaced. Agree the scope and repair methods with the design team before mobilising trades.

• Lead structural modifications. Manage approved works including stair demolition, slab openings and infills, strengthening and links between building blocks. Coordinate temporary works and sequencing with the structural consultant and bunker works with the specialist design team.

• Specify and review finishing materials. Select suitable façade and internal glazing by location, checking safety, thermal and acoustic performance, framing and sealing. Specify hospital paint and coating systems by room use, checking substrate preparation, moisture, cleanability and resistance to routine disinfectants.

• Set workmanship standards. Review waterproofing, screeds, flooring, partitions, ceilings, doors and joinery. Set acceptance criteria for substrates, tolerances and junctions. Review samples and mock-ups, inspect concealed works and resolve defects before finishes are repeated across floors.

• Coordinate hospital fit-out. Work with architects, structural and MEP consultants and equipment planners to resolve openings, equipment bases, fire-rated assemblies and service access before walls and ceilings are closed.

• Drive the site programme. Set floor-by-floor handover dates and weekly production targets. Assign clear ownership, track labour and material lead times, and resolve drawing, procurement and site constraints before they hold up the next trade.

• Control costs and contractor work. Review tender scopes, BOQs and material submittals. Verify contractor bills and variations against approved scope and measured work. Report progress, quality issues and decisions needed.

• Close out and hand over. Enforce site safety and inspection requirements, close punch lists by floor and deliver as-built records, test reports and warranties.