Site Civil Engineer

Confidential Careers; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking an experienced Civil Site Engineer for an immediate assignment on a 400 kV Overhead Transmission Line project in Kuwait. You will supervise civil construction activities, foundations for transmission towers, and coordinate with subcontractors and surveyors to maintain quality and schedule.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering with 5+ years in HV/OHL projects, reads drawings fluently, and ensures strict safety and reporting standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; minimum 5 years in HV/OHL/civil works.
• Experience with transmission tower foundations preferred.
• Experience on 400 kV projects highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise civil construction activities for transmission line tower foundations.
• Coordinate excavation, foundation prep, reinforcement, formwork, concreting, grouting and backfilling.
• Ensure works follow drawings, specs, method statements, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, surveyors, consultants and other disciplines.
• Review civil/structural drawings and raise issues as needed.
• Coordinate inspections, testing and approvals with client/consultant.
• Monitor material quality and workmanship.
• Track daily site progress and manpower productivity.
• Prepare daily and weekly site reports and maintain records.
• Coordinate with Planning Engineer on progress and upcoming activities.
• Ensure HSE compliance across all civil activities.

Skills

Site supervision

Coordination

Reporting

Reading drawings

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Civil Site Engineer to join our team immediately for a 400 kV Overhead Transmission Line (OHL) Project in Kuwait.

Position: Civil Site Engineer

Project: 400 kV Overhead Transmission Line

Location: Kuwait

Experience: Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in similar HV/OHL projects

Joining: Immediate

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate civil construction activities for transmission line tower foundations.
• Manage and monitor excavation, foundation preparation, reinforcement, formwork, concreting, grouting, and backfilling works.
• Ensure construction activities are carried out according to approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, surveyors, consultants, and other project disciplines.
• Review civil and structural drawings and identify discrepancies or technical issues.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and approvals with the client/consultant.
• Monitor the quality of materials and workmanship.
• Monitor daily site progress and manpower productivity.
• Prepare daily and weekly site reports and maintain proper site records.
• Coordinate with the Planning Engineer regarding progress and upcoming activities.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements during all civil activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in civil works for similar HV overhead transmission line projects.
• Experience with transmission tower foundations is mandatory/preferred.
• Experience in 400 kV projects is highly preferred.
• Good knowledge of excavation, reinforcement, concrete works, foundations, surveying, and site execution.
• Ability to read and interpret civil/structural drawings and specifications.
• Strong site supervision, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and site activities effectively.
• Immediate availability is mandatory.