Civil Engineer

Farmers for Forests; Pune District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmers for Forests in Pune, Maharashtra, seeks a Civil/Environmental Engineer to oversee on-ground environmental and agroforestry projects. You will conduct site surveys, ensure quality, design and safety standards, and travel frequently to field sites outside Pune.

The role requires 2–4 years of rural environmental project experience, strong project and site management skills, and the ability to coordinate with operations teams, vendors, and clients. MS Office proficiency essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of experience in rural/environmental projects preferred.
• Strong project management, technical, and site management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed site surveys and assessments for biodiversity and water infrastructure.
• Lead on-site execution of construction activities per plans and timelines.
• Manage manpower and monitor workforce performance for quality outputs.
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, and execution across multiple sites.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders, providing timely updates.
• Liaise with vendors and contractors for procurement and timely material delivery.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations and documentation for stakeholders.
• Identify on-site issues and implement solutions to avoid delays.
• Apply water management and environmental engineering knowledge for sustainability and compliance.
• Collaborate with field teams to align execution with long-term environmental goals.

Skills

Project management

Site management

Stakeholder coordination

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Us

F4F is a Hybrid Social Enterprise working to protect and increase India’s biodiverse forest cover in close collaboration with rural communities. Founded in December 2019, F4F is one of the few organizations in India working in the forestry sector and using a payment-for-ecosystem services model for its environmental protection and restoration activities.

F4F was incubated at Mulago, Fast Forward, NSRCEL-IIMB, The Nudge Institute and Shakti - The Empathy Project. Our work has been supported by several organizations including Accenture, ACT Grants, Opus Software Solutions, Rainmatter Foundation and Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies.

We have also featured on DW TV and Scroll's Eco India series as well as DW Hindi. We have also been selected as one of India's top innovators working in the ecosystem restoration and conservation sector by the World Economic Forum.

Job Description

The Civil Engineer will be responsible for overseeing on-ground implementation of environmental and agroforestry projects, conducting site surveys, and ensuring that infrastructure activities align with quality, design, and safety standards. This role requires frequent travel to field sites outside Pune and close coordination with operations teams, vendors, and clients.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed site surveys and assessments for biodiversity and water conservation infrastructure
• Lead on-site execution of construction activities as per project plans and timelines
• Manage and monitor manpower and workforce performance, ensuring high-quality outputs
• Oversee project planning, estimation, budgeting, and execution across multiple sites
• Coordinate regularly with clients and stakeholders, providing timely updates and feedback
• Liaise with vendors and contractors to manage procurement and timely delivery of materials
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders
• Identify on-site issues proactively and implement solutions to avoid project delays
• Leverage technical knowledge in water management and environmental engineering to ensure sustainability and compliance
• Collaborate with field teams and internal departments to align execution with F4F’s long-term environmental goals

Requirements

Who We’re Looking For

• Someone with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• 2 to 4 years of experience in a similar field, preferably in rural and environmental projects
• Strong project management, technical, and site management skills
• Ability to manage teams, handle field-level challenges, and coordinate multiple tasks
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Proficient in MS Office tools and able to create professional reports and presentations
• Willingness to travel regularly to project locations outside Pune
• Passionate about ecological restoration, rural development, and sustainability

Location

Pune, Maharashtra

(Requires regular travel to field sites)

Benefits

Salary

Salary will be decided mutually based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and fit with our team and culture.