Structural Engineer (Consultant)

About the role

The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), through its Facility Management Unit (FMU), plans, designs, builds, operates and maintains engineering infrastructure such as roads, airfields, drainage, utilities, accommodation and retaining structures. The Structural Engineer acts as the FMU technical focal point for structural engineering, structural design and integrity, and related geotechnical and civil engineering, working under the supervision of the Chief, FMU. The post is based at UNISFA Abyei Headquarters with frequent travel to field locations, with an expected duration of 6 months.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic technical leadership and supervise structural engineering, infrastructure planning, design, execution and management of complex projects.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
• Oversee structural analysis, design review, technical assessments and verification against international standards.
• Direct project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, risk management and performance monitoring.
• Advise senior management on structural engineering, construction methods, design optimisation and project strategy.
• Ensure contract administration, bid evaluation, BOQ and cost estimate review, variation assessment and contractor performance monitoring.
• Set up quality assurance, quality control, occupational safety, environmental compliance and engineering risk management systems.
• Oversee site supervision, construction progress, technical inspections, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Resolve complex structural, geotechnical, construction and project management issues, and develop performance indicators and reporting systems.
• Coordinate geotechnical investigations, site assessments, soil testing and foundation evaluations; review geotechnical data and provide recommendations on foundations, earthworks, retaining structures and pavement design.
• Perform and review structural designs, calculations, drawings and reports, ensuring compliance with design codes, building codes, safety and environmental regulations.
• Prepare technical specifications, Statements of Work, Bills of Quantities, cost estimates and procurement documents.
• Lead structural assessments for roads, bridges, culverts, drainage, retaining walls, helipads, accommodation and other mission infrastructure, and assess hazards such as erosion, flooding, expansive soils and slope instability.
• Supervise construction, rehabilitation and maintenance, inspect assets, assess structural integrity of existing facilities and monitor contractor performance.