Site Engineer

GHD; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Site Engineer to supervise daily piling operations on construction sites in the Philippines. The role requires ensuring adherence to drawings, specs, and safety standards while coordinating inspections and NCRs. Three days on-site per week in a hybrid work model. Work rights for the Philippines are required.

Responsibilities include reviewing shop drawings, controlling quality, and ensuring accurate record-keeping to support timely project delivery and client acceptance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant site experience, preferably piling.
• Strong attention to detail and quality output essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect daily piling operations on site per drawings and specs.
• Verify materials, equipment and workmanship meet project requirements.
• Witness and review pile testing and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate inspections and track site issues through closure.
• Monitor HSE compliance related to piling works and raise unsafe conditions.
• Review shop drawings, submittals and as-built docs for accuracy.
• Maintain site records and support project schedule and quality plan.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Task prioritization

Judgment and decisiveness

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.

Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.

Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow.

Our Construction Phase Services Group is seeking for Site Engineers to supervise the daily execution of civil works at construction sites to meet quality and timeliness.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect daily piling operations on site, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and relevant codes or standards.
• Verify materials, equipment, and workmanship related to piling (e.g., pile types, reinforcement, concrete, testing labels) meet project requirements before installation and at key milestones.
• Witness and review pile testing and commissioning activities (e.g., integrity testing, load testing), ensuring results are recorded and meet acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate inspections and hold points with contractors, consultants, and other disciplines; raise and track site issues, RFIs, and non-conformance reports (NCRs) through to closure.
• Monitor HSE compliance related to piling works (e.g., safe working practices, equipment operation, temporary works, permits to work) and immediately elevate unsafe conditions.
• Review shop drawings, material submittals, and as-built documentation for accuracy and constructability; confirm changes are properly approved and captured.
• Maintain site records: daily inspection logs, photo documentation, test reports, punch lists/snags, and progress updates aligned to project schedule and quality plan.
• Support handover by verifying completion of punch lists, O&M manuals, warranties, and training requirements, ensuring piling works are ready for client acceptance.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a relevant field

Skills

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality output
• Effective teamwork and client service focus
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities
• Sound judgment and decisive action
• Proactive, analytical, and adept at problem-solving

Essential Skills

• Meticulous attention to detail and dedication to delivering quality outcomes.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and maintain a strong client service focus.
• Competence in managing multiple tasks and prioritising workload efficiently.
• Exercising sound judgment and making decisive decisions when required.
• Proactive approach, strong analytical skills, and adeptness in problem-solving.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

This job offer is project contract to be based onsite.

Applicants must have work right for the Philippines.

About Us

Come together and make a meaningful impact. We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

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That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.