Site Civil Engineer – (Overhead Transmission Line Projects - OHTL) | Guinea

Hudson Manpower; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,469,000 - 1,959,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Manpower seeks a Sr. Site Civil Engineer/Assistant Manager to support Transmission Line projects in Ethiopia, Africa. The role requires hands-on execution experience for 400 kV/765 kV OHTL works and strong QA/QC capabilities.

The candidate will lead civil construction activities, coordinate with the Construction Manager, supervise site teams, and contribute to daily progress reporting and invoicing tasks. Immediate to 30-day join date is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with high-voltage transmission projects or similar.
• Knowledge of QA/QC standards and site audits is preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.
• Ability to manage on-site activities and coordinate civil teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all stages of civil construction, including access roads, soil investigations, excavation, foundations, and tower footing protection.
• Independently manage excavation and foundation activities at site.
• Ensure all works comply with technical designs, material specifications, and safety standards.
• Coordinate effectively with the Construction Manager and other site engineers.
• Monitor and report daily site progress through Daily Progress Reports (DPR).
• Participate in Joint Measurement Committee (JMC) meetings and assist with billing/invoicing activities.
• Promote and maintain a safe, compliant, and healthy work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

On-site communication

QA/QC leadership

Job description

We are hiring a qualified Sr. Site Civil Engineer/Assistant Manager to support our Transmission Line projects in Ethiopia, Africa. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in execution for 400 kV / 765 kV OHTL works, with strong expertise in implementing international QA/QC standards, leading audits, and ensuring full compliance with project specifications and client requirements. This role offers competitive benefits and long-term career growth with a reputed multinational organization.

Industry: High-Voltage Transmission Lines
Experience Required: 12+ Years

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise all stages of civil construction, including access roads, soil investigations, excavation, foundations, and tower footing protection.
• Independently manage excavation and foundation activities at site.
• Ensure all works comply with technical designs, material specifications, and safety standards.
• Coordinate effectively with the Construction Manager and other site engineers.
• Monitor and report daily site progress through Daily Progress Reports (DPR).
• Participate in Joint Measurement Committee (JMC) meetings and assist with billing/invoicing activities.
• Promote and maintain a safe, compliant, and healthy work environment.

Requirements

• Experience working with 380kV, 400kV, 500kV, or 765kV transmission lines is essential.
• Proven expertise in the execution of Overhead Transmission Lines (OHTL) is mandatory.
• Prior experience in pile foundation work is an added advantage.
• Must be able to join immediately or within 30 days.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills.
• Practical experience in managing on-site activities, contractors, and civil teams.