Project Engineer, Infrastructure, Humanitarian Development Coexistence Nexus, HCMP
Job Description
Title: Project Engineer, Infrastructure, Humanitarian Development Coexistence Nexus, HCMP
Company Name: BRAC
Vacancy: --
Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)
Minimum Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
∎ At least 3 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO, Development Agency
Published: 20 May 2025
Education:
∎ BSC in Civil Engineering or Architecture from any reputed university/institution
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ BRAC’s values and mission
∎ Strong technical knowledge of structural and civil engineering design principles
∎ Familiarity with humanitarian shelter standards (Sphere, IFRC), DRR, and sustainable infrastructure
∎ Understanding of local construction practices and material sourcing in Cox’s Bazar and Rohingya camps
∎ Sound knowledge of infrastructure monitoring, O&M frameworks, and contractor management
∎ Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, Excel, and engineering design software (e.g., ETABS, SAP)
∎ Effective contract management and site supervision
∎ Strong analytical, cost estimation, and reporting skills
∎ Coordination, stakeholder management, and team leadership
∎ Written and verbal communication in Bangla and English
∎ Detail-oriented and solution-focused
∎ Accountability and professional integrity in technical decision-making
∎ Adaptability and resilience under pressure
∎ Commitment to inclusive, sustainable infrastructure development.
∎ KNOWLEDGE
∎ BRAC’s values and mission
∎ Strong technical knowledge of structural and civil engineering design principles
∎ Familiarity with humanitarian shelter standards (Sphere, IFRC), DRR, and sustainable infrastructure
∎ Understanding of local construction practices and material sourcing in Cox’s Bazar and Rohingya camps
∎ Sound knowledge of infrastructure monitoring, O&M frameworks, and contractor management
∎ SKILLS
∎ Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, Excel, and engineering design software (e.g., ETABS, SAP)
∎ Effective contract management and site supervision
∎ Strong analytical, cost estimation, and reporting skills
∎ Coordination, stakeholder management, and team leadership
∎ Written and verbal communication in Bangla and English
∎ COMPETENCIES
∎ Detail-oriented and solution-focused
∎ Accountability and professional integrity in technical decision-making
∎ Adaptability and resilience under pressure
∎ Commitment to inclusive, sustainable infrastructure development.
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Prepare architectural and engineering drawings (AutoCAD), structural designs, and BoQs/Cost Estimates for all proposed facilities
∎ Develop technical guidelines, SOPs, and monitoring tools (e.g., checklists) based on national and humanitarian standards
∎ Prepare tender documents, technical specifications, and feasibility reports for infrastructure packages
∎ Support the preparation of detailed implementation plans (DIP), work schedules, and timelines for infrastructure components
∎ Conduct site assessments, water source testing, and pumping test analysis as needed
∎ Regularly monitor construction and rehabilitation work for quality, design conformity, and adherence to timelines
∎ Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and humanitarian standards in all construction activities
∎ Verify progress and quality of contractor work on-site and recommend payments based on performance
∎ Coordinate and conduct field-level supervision for shelter upgrades, site improvement (e.g., roads, drainage), and public facility construction
∎ Provide technical support and corrective guidance to contractors, field engineers, and community construction teams
∎ Liaise with CiC offices, RRRC, LGED, DPHE, and other sector actors to align on designs, approvals, and site-level coordination
∎ Build the capacity of field teams and contractors through regular trainings on construction quality, safety, and maintenance practices
∎ Lead operation and maintenance (O&M) orientation sessions for user committees (e.g., WASH, Health, Shelter groups)
∎ Monitor infrastructure budget utilization and prepare financial forecasts related to construction works
∎ Submit weekly/monthly progress reports and flag implementation risks or design changes to the supervisor
∎ Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who come into contact with the organisation and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme's goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment
∎ Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.
∎ The Project Engineer, Infrastructure will be responsible for the design, planning, implementation supervision, and quality assurance of all infrastructure components under the HDC project—including Primary Health Centres (PHC), Integrated Community Centres (CC), Training Centres, Shelters, Site Development (drainage, access roads), and Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP). The role will ensure timely execution of activities with technical accuracy, compliance to safety and humanitarian standards, and value for money, while coordinating closely with other teams, contractors, and relevant government bodies.
∎ Design, Planning, and Documentation
∎ Prepare architectural and engineering drawings (AutoCAD), structural designs, and BoQs/Cost Estimates for all proposed facilities
∎ Develop technical guidelines, SOPs, and monitoring tools (e.g., checklists) based on national and humanitarian standards
∎ Prepare tender documents, technical specifications, and feasibility reports for infrastructure packages
∎ Support the preparation of detailed implementation plans (DIP), work schedules, and timelines for infrastructure components
∎ Conduct site assessments, water source testing, and pumping test analysis as needed
∎ Construction Supervision, Quality Control, and Compliance
∎ Regularly monitor construction and rehabilitation work for quality, design conformity, and adherence to timelines
∎ Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and humanitarian standards in all construction activities
∎ Verify progress and quality of contractor work on-site and recommend payments based on performance
∎ Coordinate and conduct field-level supervision for shelter upgrades, site improvement (e.g., roads, drainage), and public facility construction
∎ Provide technical support and corrective guidance to contractors, field engineers, and community construction teams
∎ Coordination, Capacity Building, and Reporting
∎ Liaise with CiC offices, RRRC, LGED, DPHE, and other sector actors to align on designs, approvals, and site-level coordination
∎ Build the capacity of field teams and contractors through regular trainings on construction quality, safety, and maintenance practices
∎ Lead operation and maintenance (O&M) orientation sessions for user committees (e.g., WASH, Health, Shelter groups)
∎ Monitor infrastructure budget utilization and prepare financial forecasts related to construction works
∎ Submit weekly/monthly progress reports and flag implementation risks or design changes to the supervisor
∎ Safeguarding Implementation
∎ Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who come into contact with the organisation and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme's goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment
∎ Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.
Skills & Expertise:
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill
∎ Health & Life Insurance
∎ Paternity/ Maternity leave
∎ others as per organisation policy
∎ Health & Life Insurance
∎ Paternity/ Maternity leave
∎ others as per organisation policy
Workplace:
∎ Work at office
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)
Read Before Apply:
BRAC believes that everyone we work with including our staff, programme participants, partners, and the communities have the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA). We uphold human dignity and inclusion for all, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, disability, ethnic origin, or socio-economic condition. As an equal-opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from gender-diverse individuals and people with disabilities
Selected candidates will have to go through a rigorous reference and background checking process which may include police verification.
Company Information:
∎ BRAC
∎ BRAC 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
∎ brac is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.
Working at brac is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it. Join us to find the way.
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∎ BRAC 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
∎ brac is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.Working at brac is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it. Join us to find the way.
Application Deadline: 29 May 2025
Category: NGO/Development
