Deputy Chief Resident Engineer

About SMEC

Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people.

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organization.

Every employee plays a key role in shaping our business and is driven by teamwork, progressive thinking and creative ideas. We are committed to providing platforms to enable our people to engage in the business, deliver value to clients and develop their careers.

When you join SMEC, you join a flexible growing organization that has a genuine commitment to CSR, diversity and improving the world we live in.

The role

We are hiring a Deputy Chief Resident Engineer for a major hydropower development in KPK Pakistan. The role calls for an accomplished civil engineering professional with a strong record of managing large construction projects and leading site teams in complex environments.

• Oversee day-to-day execution of civil and structural works for the hydropower project.
• Ensure that project activities are delivered on schedule and meet quality, technical, and safety standards.
• Supervise and guide engineering and construction teams to achieve project targets efficiently.
• Liaise with contractors and project partners to resolve technical or coordination issues.
• Monitor progress, prepare reports, and support management in decision-making.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration among all stakeholders involved in the project.

With a track record of achievement in a related role, you will have gained your experience in a consultancy environment and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

Suitable applicants will have/be:

• Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university; a postgraduate qualification in project or construction management will be considered an advantage.
• Minimum 20 years of professional experience, including extensive work on large-scale infrastructure or hydropower projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role overseeing construction teams or managing project delivery.
• Solid understanding of project planning, contract management, and quality control.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in challenging site conditions.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online and for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Taimoor Tariq - Taimoor.tariq@sjgroup.com

For further details about us, please visit our website:

https://www.smec.com/

www.smec.com/careers

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent Team and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees.

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