Field Construction Engineer – On-site (Skardu)

World Food Programme; Baltistan Division; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Annual leave

Medical insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

World Food Programme is seeking an Engineer for the Skardu, GB, Pakistan site to oversee HRF facility upgrades and BNP-related works. The role requires coordinating with contractors and internal teams to ensure design compliance, safety and timely delivery in challenging terrain.

The engineer will manage on-site supervision, QA/QC, reporting, and contract administration across civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical works, in support of WFP's disaster preparedness infrastructure.

Qualifications

• A degree in civil engineering or related field with professional accreditation or equivalent.
• Experience in construction supervision, contract management and infrastructure projects.
• Fluency in English and Urdu, knowledge of local languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as WFP site representative for all HRF construction activities on site.
• Supervise day-to-day site operations and monitor contractor performance.
• Verify materials, quantities and quality against drawings and BOQs.
• Review contract requirements, payment certificates and progress schedules.
• Ensure QA/QC through testing, documentation and adherence to standards.
• Prepare progress and technical reports and support project closeout.

Skills

English fluency

Urdu fluency

Education

Advanced university degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer/Chartered Engineer accreditation

Job description

World Food Programme is seeking an Engineer for the Skardu, GB, Pakistan site to oversee HRF facility upgrades and BNP-related works. The role requires coordinating with contractors and internal teams to ensure design compliance, safety and timely delivery in challenging terrain.

The engineer will manage on-site supervision, QA/QC, reporting, and contract administration across civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical works, in support of WFP's disaster preparedness infrastructure.