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SMEC International Pty Ltd. Kuwait Branch

Buildings Engineer – Civil (EOI)

SMEC International Pty Ltd. Kuwait Branch

Kuwait


Full-time Kuwait

Job Description

About Surbana Jurong Surbana Jurong (SJ) is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm, driven by a vision to build cities and shape lives. Headquartered in Singapore, SJ is a diverse collective of experts delivering sustainable and high-impact solutions across the built environment. The Role We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Buildings Engineer – Civil to support an Infrastructure & Buildings project, based in Kuwait, which we are currently bidding as part of an Expression of Interest (EOI). This role involves technical supervision, site coordination, and quality assurance of all civil and structural elements related to building construction, ensuring compliance with project specifications, engineering codes, and health and safety standards. The Buildings Engineer – Civil will collaborate with contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders to oversee the execution of foundations, superstructures, architectural finishes, and external works, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and delivery. Key Responsibilities Review civil and structural design drawings and specifications for compliance with project requirements and best practices. Supervise and inspect civil works including excavation, concreting, rebar installation, formwork, masonry, waterproofing, and finishes. Monitor site activities to ensure alignment with project timelines, safety regulations, and quality standards. Evaluate and comment on contractor submittals such as shop drawings, method statements, and ITPs. Attend site inspections, interface coordination meetings, and progress reviews. Identify and resolve construction-related technical issues and design conflicts. Support the preparation of snag lists, as-built drawings, and handover documentation. Ensure works comply with applicable local regulations and international codes (e.g., ACI, BS, Eurocodes). Key Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in a PMC or multidisciplinary consulting environment. Proven experience with building construction projects, including concrete, steel, masonry, and finishes. Strong understanding of site supervision practices, quality control procedures, and construction sequencing. Familiarity with international codes and standards for civil/structural engineering. Experience in port or marine-related infrastructure is preferable. Key Knowledge and Skills Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and common construction documentation tools. Strong reporting, communication, and coordination skills. High attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality compliance. Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. How to Apply Please submit your application through our official careers portal. Click on the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions. Note: Recruitment for this role is being managed internally. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be considered. At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world! Activate your Personal Job Alerts Activate your Personal Job Alerts now and you will be notified of opportunities as soon as they are advertised. Current SJ Employees If you are a current SJ employee, please apply for available positions in the Group by using the Internal Career Site SJ is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future. Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA, SMEC and Surbana Jurong, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future. Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality and renewables. A global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery, SJ has built more than a million homes in Singapore, created master plans in more than 60 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally. SJ is #23 in Engineering News-Record’s 2023 Top 225 International Design Firms, #14 in World Architecture 100 2024, and Asia Pacific FM Technology Provider of the Year 2022, awarded by International Facility Management Association.
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SMEC International Pty Ltd. Kuwait Branch

Kuwait

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Engineering, Construction & Technical
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