Senior Engineering Leader – Civil & Projects

Hijo Resources Corporation; Madaum; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hijo Resources Corporation is seeking a Head of Engineering in the Philippines to provide strategic technical leadership across the engineering function. You will oversee projects, maintenance, safety, quality, and compliance while guiding a multidisciplinary team to deliver cost-effective engineering solutions.

The ideal candidate will be a Civil Engineer with 5–7 years of managerial/leadership experience, proven project success, and strong communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5–7 years of relevant engineering experience, including experience in an engineering management, supervisory, or team-lead role.
• Proven experience managing engineering projects, teams, contractors, or technical operations.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, standards, and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, resources, and project priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall Engineering function in alignment with business objectives.
• Establish engineering standards, procedures, systems, and best practices.
• Provide technical direction and support to engineering and operational teams.
• Review engineering plans, specifications, designs, and technical proposals.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet required standards for safety, quality, reliability, and cost.
• Lead the planning and execution of engineering and improvement projects.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Monitor project progress, quality, costs, and timelines.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and implement timely corrective actions.
• Ensure proper project documentation, commissioning, and handover.
• Oversee engineering operations and maintenance activities.
• Establish and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Ensure the reliability, availability, and safe operation of facilities, equipment, and engineering systems.
• Analyze recurring technical issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Recommend equipment upgrades, replacements, and improvement initiatives.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the engineering team.
• Set clear objectives, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
• Conduct performance reviews and identify training and development needs.
• Coach and mentor team members to strengthen technical and leadership capabilities.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and manage the Engineering department’s annual budget.
• Monitor engineering expenditures and ensure effective cost control.
• Review technical quotations, proposals, and contractor scopes.
• Support procurement through technical evaluation of materials, equipment, and service providers.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, codes, and company policies.
• Maintain high standards of engineering quality and workplace safety.
• Support technical inspections, audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Ensure contractors and service providers comply with required safety and quality standards.
• Work closely with Operations, Finance, Procurement, HSE, and other departments.
• Provide senior management with regular updates on engineering performance, projects, budgets, and risks.
• Manage relationships with contractors, consultants, suppliers, regulatory authorities, and other external stakeholders.
• Translate business and operational requirements into practical engineering solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Budgeting

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Hijo Resources Corporation is seeking a Head of Engineering in the Philippines to provide strategic technical leadership across the engineering function. You will oversee projects, maintenance, safety, quality, and compliance while guiding a multidisciplinary team to deliver cost-effective engineering solutions.

The ideal candidate will be a Civil Engineer with 5–7 years of managerial/leadership experience, proven project success, and strong communication with stakeholders.