Civil Engineer (Corniche Hospital)

Role Overview

Civil Engineer at SEHA Hospitals, Corniche Hospital. Responsible for supporting the Senior Engineer in all civil-related engineering works in full coordination with other engineers, supervisors, coordinators, end users and organizational staff, ensuring all civil works are performed according to approved policies, procedures, safety, statutory and contractual requirements.

Role Purpose

To provide technical engineering support across planning, design, project management, quality assurance and stakeholder coordination for civil works and infrastructure projects within a large healthcare facility, ensuring compliance with contractual, safety and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Design

• Provide inputs to the department on planning and designing of all civil works.
• Identify project requirements and prepare the project plan including scope, work breakdown, construction materials and recommended suppliers.
• Review design specifications, blueprints and other technical drawings; research suitable solutions and make models and prototypes of products.
• Review civil engineering drawings and related documents submitted by consultants, contractors or similar entities relating to all project execution and renovation work in various phases.
• Liaise with consultants and contractors, then participate with the approval of correct drawings.
• Investigate sites to determine the most suitable foundation for proposed construction.
• Research and advise on the best engineering solution to meet facility needs and budget.
• Produce detailed designs and documentation for the construction and implementation of civil engineering projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations required for the design of projects and supervise the drafting.

Project Management & Coordination

• Manage and monitor day-to-day activities of the department.
• Attend meetings with the requesting facility and outsourced firms; keep all informed of progress.
• Ensure that work progress aligns with the work programme and report to the Senior Engineer.
• Plan and prepare estimation costs for new projects as per instruction of the Senior Engineer.
• Provide technical support, advice and information to the Senior Engineer for day-to-day management and coordination of all civil works.
• Ensure that all works are carried out in accordance with contract drawings, specifications, instructions and programmes.
• Organize the delivery of materials, plant and equipment needed for the construction project and supervise labour.
• Analyze and interpret reports on loading, labour, productivity, quality, materials and performance.
• Communicate and coordinate with the department.
• Maintain document control for the department.
• Prepare project status reports as necessary.
• Manage and maintain document control systems for construction and maintenance information.
• Coordinate with contractors.
• Meet regularly with other engineers within the facility to coordinate duties and exchange information.
• Meet with contractors and consultants on a weekly basis to discuss progress.
• Attend meetings with contractors and resolve conflicts between design and user requirements.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Plan, arrange and control material compliance testing and evaluation; maintain records.
• Ensure that all works are carried out in accordance with contract specification, drawings, instructions and programmes.
• Identify matters related to faulty construction and ensure that appropriate rectification is carried out.
• Check all drawings produced by contractors for accuracy and keep relevant records updated.
• Provide all quality checks concerning the project.
• Conduct various performance and tolerance tests of new assets including building infrastructure and equipment components, products and systems within the infrastructure based on test criteria established by SEHA policies and procedures.
• Plan, arrange and record inspection and test activities for materials and workmanship.
• Carry out testing of materials, processes or systems related to civil engineering works.
• Ensure contractors' compliance with set technical specifications and carry out certain checks, such as reviewing the list of materials to be used for each project to ensure all comply with requirements.
• Use the bill of quantity to ensure that the correct materials are used in the correct quantity.
• Carry out physical inspections of sites to check that works are as required and in compliance with set contractual conditions and specifications.
• Analyze risks associated with natural disasters including wind, earthquake, fire and floods; design structures and services to meet appropriate standards.

Stakeholder Communication & Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Communicate and consult with other healthcare disciplines.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings to provide technical support and advice.
• Participate in joint meetings with members of the Health Authority Engineering Directorate.
• Participate in the development, communication and evaluation of standards, procedures and protocols.
• Liaise and coordinate with consultants and contractors as required at each site to discuss any issues or problems and to supervise the work carried out.
• Attend and participate in various committee meetings.
• Report to the Senior Engineer all mechanical works.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage subordinates and ensure team development and complaint resolution.
• Set KPIs for direct reports.
• Conduct performance appraisal and drive motivation levels of direct reports.
• Develop and enhance team procedure manual and processes; discuss with seniors.
• Contribute to team effort.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and committees as appropriate.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or any related degree.

Required Experience

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in a similar industry.

Desired Experience

• Experience in a large healthcare facility.