Senior Marine Resident Engineer – Port Upgrade Lead

GHD; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Marine Resident Engineer for a confidential owner's-engineer assignment in the Philippines. The role leads a multidisciplinary site team, oversees construction delivery and conformance with contract docs, and advises on programme, constructability, risk and project controls.

The position requires regular site attendance and strong reporting on progress, safety and quality. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in civil engineering, be a Registered Civil Engineer in the Philippines,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related discipline.
• Registered Civil Engineer in the Philippines; additional accreditation advantageous.
• At least 15 years of relevant construction experience with senior supervision and contract administration on complex marine/port works.

Responsibilities

• Lead owner's-engineer site team and coordinate inputs across civil, marine, pavement, utilities and other disciplines.
• Administer the construction contract: correspondence, submittals, variations, approvals and records.
• Monitor compliance with drawings, specs, method statements, quality, safety and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate staging and interfaces to minimise disruption to port operations.
• Review programs, identify risks, and propose mitigations for constructability delays.
• Chair site meetings, maintain stakeholder relationships, escalate timely decisions.
• Oversee inspections, commissioning, punch-out, handover and documentation.
• Prepare concise progress and reporting on progress, safety, quality, cost and risks.

Skills

Leadership

Contract administration

Communication

Judgment

Prioritization

Analytical

HSE compliance

MS Office

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Registered Civil Engineer (Philippines)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

GHD is seeking a Marine Resident Engineer for a confidential owner's-engineer assignment in the Philippines. The role leads a multidisciplinary site team, oversees construction delivery and conformance with contract docs, and advises on programme, constructability, risk and project controls.

The position requires regular site attendance and strong reporting on progress, safety and quality. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in civil engineering, be a Registered Civil Engineer in the Philippines,