Manager, Geotechnical (Civil Engineer)

Vena Energy Services (Australia) Pty Ltd; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Vena Energy Services (Australia) Pty Ltd seeks a licensed Civil Engineer to lead civil activities for wind development sites under construction. You will supervise geotechnical data collection, review designs, and ensure quality compliance while coordinating with project managers, SPV teams, and OE consultants across multiple sites.

The role requires 7–10 years of civil engineering experience in wind or large infrastructure, strong geotechnical knowledge, earthworks, and willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Civil Engineer.
• 7–10 years of civil engineering and construction experience, preferably in wind energy or large-scale infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support wind development sites under construction as site Civil Engineer lead.
• Review geotechnical investigations and laboratory testing; oversee data quality and interpretation.
• Oversee site civil works including access roads, foundations, crane pads, drainage, MV collection, substations, and transmission lines.
• Coordinate with contractors, independent consultants, and project managers; review designs and specifications.
• Conduct daily site inspections and ensure documentation is uploaded to project portals.
• Attend meetings and prepare reports or meeting minutes; travel between sites as required.

Skills

Geotechnical investigations

Earthworks

Site inspections

Civil design review

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities:

• Your primary role will be to support the Wind Development sites under construction as a manager of Vena Energy, assisting the site teams of the SPV Employees and the OE consultants, reporting directly to the respective Project Managers of the said projects, your duties will include, but not be limited to the following areas of works onsite.
• Review and monitor historical and ongoing site geotechnical investigation works, laboratory testing and any reports generated in respects to these works.
• Oversee quality control of geotechnical data collection and interpretation.
• Review and monitor site civil works, which will include the construction of the Site Access roads, WTG Foundations, Crane pads and Hardstands, slope protection works, site drainage works, MV Collection System works, Substation works, Transmission Line works.
• Provide input on risk assessments, method statements and other deliverables provided by the Contractor relating to the above civil design including the geotechnical investigation works
• Coordinate with the independent consulting engineering company performing a comprehensive review and analysis of the civil design, site conditions, and geotechnical interpretation of test results, among other tasks
• Review and report on detailed designs, draft plans, technical specifications, and any other supporting documents issued by contractors or suppliers.
• Carry out daily site investigations and other site works inspections using the Wind Construction inspection templates from the Document Manage System and ensure upload of all inspection and test information to the project portals.
• Work with and alongside designers to review designs with input from a professional civil view.
• Supervise and report on implementation works onsite to ensure compliance of the design and strict adherence to the material specifications.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, environmental requirements and industry standards
• Review and inspect materials being delivered to site and ensure complete records are taken and logged in the project portal.
• Attend and witness test as required onsite, and occasionally offsite as required.
• Attend scheduled meetings and have an involvement in these meetings and where required deliver reports or minutes from the meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Pre-requisites:

• Must be a licensed Civil Engineer
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in civil engineering and construction, preferably in wind energy projects, renewable energy infrastructure or large-scale infrastructure or power projects

Demonstrated expertise in:

• Geotechnical site investigations and laboratory testing
• Earthworks, crane pads, hardstands, and access roads
• Substation and transmission line civil works

Ability to:

• Review and interpret geotechnical reports and soil investigation data
• Assess contractor method statements, risk assessments, and civil designs
• Review IFC drawings, technical specifications, and detailed plans
• Conduct site inspections and monitor compliance with design, materials, and quality standards
• Collaborate with designers and provide professional civil engineering input
• Coordinate with Project Managers, SPV employees, OE consultants, and independent engineering consultants
• Participate in meetings and prepare reports or meeting minutes as required
• Site-based with willingness to travel to different project sites

Knowledge of:

• Construction quality control and inspection procedures
• Local building regulations, environmental standards, and industry codes
• Health, safety, and environmental best practices in construction

Are you ready to engineer a greener future?