Design Site Engineer

Jacobs; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced on-site Design Site Representative to ensure yard construction works comply with design requirements and Employer's Requirements, with certification support from head office.

You will review and certify shop drawings, provide guidance on method statements and temporary works, and lead coordination with Employer, Engineer, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to advance safe, efficient yard projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline; licensed/chartered status preferred.
• 8-10 years of experience in design and site supervision of infrastructure, marine, or yard works projects.
• Strong knowledge of structural design, temporary works, soil-structure interaction, and construction methodologies.
• Proven experience in reviewing shop drawings, technical submittals, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work on-site while collaborating with head office teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site Design Site Representative to ensure construction works comply with yard design and Employer's Requirements, including certification support from head office.
• Review, coordinate, and certify shop drawings, technical submissions, and material approvals for permanent and temporary yard works.
• Provide technical expertise on method statements, lifting systems, construction sequencing, and design-related site issues.
• Lead coordination with Employer, Engineer, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors on all yard design matters, including participation in technical and weekly meetings.
• Conduct design validation for structural stability, soil resistance, and temporary works (e.g., formworks and lighting systems).
• Support design optimization and modifications, including value engineering initiatives and implementation of revised systems such as electrical duct bank changes.

Skills

Structural design

Temporary works

Soil-structure interaction

Construction methodologies

Shop drawings review

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Communication skills

On-site supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Chartered/licensed status preferred

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

• Act as the on-site Design Site Representative to ensure construction works comply with yard design and Employer's Requirements, including certification support from head office.
• Review, coordinate, and certify shop drawings, technical submissions, and material approvals for permanent and temporary yard works.
• Provide technical expertise on method statements, lifting systems, construction sequencing, and design-related site issues.
• Lead coordination with Employer, Engineer, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors on all yard design matters, including participation in technical and weekly meetings.
• Conduct design validation for structural stability, soil resistance, and temporary works (e.g., formworks and lighting systems).
• Support design optimization and modifications, including value engineering initiatives and implementation of revised systems such as electrical duct bank changes.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline; licensed/chartered status is preferred.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in design and site supervision of infrastructure, marine, or yard works projects.
• Strong knowledge of structural design, temporary works, soil-structure interaction, and construction methodologies.
• Proven experience in reviewing shop drawings, technical submittals, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work on-site while collaborating with head office teams.

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With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too - from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals - all at a single global company.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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