Lead Structural Engineer

Job Description

Duty Station(s)

Home based

Duration

One year, with a maximum of 100 working days per year, with possibility of extensions subject to budget availability and individual performance

Role Purpose

The Lead Structural Engineer will provide engineering advisory services, including technical review, design, and guidance for infrastructure designs, with a focus on post-earthquake recovery efforts in Myanmar. The role ensures the safety, functionality, and fitness of infrastructure while recognizing the circumstances and constraints of the UNOPS operational context.

Functions / Key Results Expected

1. Technical review of design documentation

Review structural design drawings, technical specifications, and BOQs in terms of accuracy and suitability to overall design requirements, identifying aspects where designs do not comply with minimum codes and standards and IPMG policies, and providing practical guidance for design improvement;

Supporting the 3PI team as a Peer Reviewer of Low Risk Infrastructure designs, providing detailed comments and actions for IP’s and partner organisations to improve the quality and compliance of submitted infrastructure designs and implementation plans;

2. Support to design development

Supporting Project development by reviewing Scopes of Work, project objectives and benefits of proposed Infrastructure assets;

Support Projects and Project Managers in the submission of Infrastructure designs to the Infrastructure and Project Management Group (IPMG) Design Review Portal and act to support the resolution of Design Review feedback and comments in a timely fashion;

3. Application of professional judgment

Serve as a technical expert, providing guidance to ongoing Funds / Programmes and Projects within the UNOPS Myanmar portfolio on infrastructure implementation. This includes ensuring technical compliance, adherence to applicable codes and standards, and alignment with UNOPS processes and infrastructure standards;

Provide expert advisory services to ensure the safety, functionality, and fitness of infrastructure, applying professional judgment in the interpretation and application of relevant codes, standards, and IPMG policies, while considering the specific circumstances and constraints of the UNOPS operational context;

Offer technical engineering support for infrastructure implementation activities, including troubleshooting, risk assessment, and the development of appropriate mitigation measures;

4. Support to procurement

Support Procurement activities, such as the tendering of Infrastructure Works, by developing basic detailed technical specifications, bills of quantities and cost estimates suitable to tender the Works. - Support 3PI projects in the technical evaluation of Vendor submissions, including submitted designs, Bills of Quantities (BoQ’s), Method Statements, Quality Management Plans, Schedules and Programmes;

5. General project support and capacity building

Support the onboarding of IP’s and new hires to the 3PI team taking into account gender parity and diversity objectives. - Provide briefings on UNOPS and 3PI scope of work, requirements, processes and documentation requirements, particularly in Burmese language where needed. - Support capacity building activities which are conducted in order to build the long-term and sustainable capacity of personnel;

Requirements

Education Requirements

Required

• A professional or technical diploma in Civil Engineering (CEng, PE, P. Eng.), Architecture, Construction Management or relevant discipline with 11 years of relevant experience OR

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or relevant discipline with 9 years of relevant experience OR

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or relevant discipline with 7 years of relevant experience.

Desired

• Project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMI, PEng, CEng, etc) is desired.

Experience Requirements

Required

• Relevant experience is experience in engineering, design, infrastructure and works or any other related field.

Desired

• Experience in Project and Programme Management and Operations support is a distinct advantage.

• Experience working in conflict-affected areas and with relevant stakeholders is a distinct asset.

• Previous experience in a similar position with the UN, NGO, civil society organizations or private sector is an asset.

Language Requirements

English, fluent, required.

Burmese, fluent, required.

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