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1. Job Summary
The Civil Site Engineer is responsible for supervising and coordinating daily site activities to ensure that civil and structural works are carried out safely, according to approved drawings, project specifications, quality standards, and construction schedules.
The role involves coordinating with the Project Manager, consultants, Resident Engineers (REs), Resident Technical Officers (RTOs), subcontractors, suppliers, and other site personnel to ensure the smooth execution and timely completion of construction works.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Site Supervision and Construction Management
- Supervise and coordinate daily civil and structural construction activities at the project site.
- Ensure works are carried out according to approved construction drawings, specifications, method statements, and work programmes.
- Monitor site progress and ensure construction activities meet project schedules and milestones.
- Coordinate site manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to ensure efficient work execution.
- Identify site issues and technical discrepancies and coordinate with the Project Manager and relevant parties to resolve them.
- Monitor construction workmanship and ensure compliance with project requirements.
B. Civil and Structural Works
- Supervise civil and structural works, including excavation, earthworks, foundation works, reinforced concrete works, formwork, reinforcement, concreting, and other related activities, as applicable to the project.
- Check reinforcement arrangements, formwork, concrete placement, and other construction details against approved drawings.
- Coordinate surveying, setting-out, levelling, and dimensional checks with the relevant site personnel.
- Monitor concrete delivery, casting activities, curing, and testing requirements where applicable.
- Ensure construction activities are properly sequenced and completed according to approved methodologies.
- Coordinate temporary works and related inspections with the responsible personnel where applicable.
C. Drawing and Technical Coordination
- Read, interpret, and verify civil and structural drawings, construction details, and project specifications.
- Coordinate with consultants, REs, RTOs, and other project teams on technical issues and design clarifications.
- Prepare and follow up on Requests for Information (RFIs), technical submissions, and site instructions.
- Coordinate with architectural and M&E teams to resolve interface issues and prevent clashes.
- Ensure the latest approved drawings are available and used at the construction site.
- Assist in reviewing shop drawings, construction details, and method statements.
D. Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Ensure site works comply with project quality requirements, approved drawings, and specifications.
- Arrange and coordinate inspections with consultants, REs, RTOs, and relevant project representatives.
- Prepare inspection requests, checklists, and quality records.
- Monitor concrete tests, material tests, and other inspections as required by the project.
- Identify defects and non-conforming works and coordinate corrective actions.
- Ensure rectification works are completed and inspection comments are closed promptly.
E. Workplace Safety and Health
- Ensure construction activities comply with applicable Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) requirements and site safety procedures.
- Coordinate with the WSH team to implement risk assessments, safe work procedures, toolbox meetings, and site inspections.
- Identify unsafe working conditions and report hazards to the relevant personnel.
- Ensure workers and subcontractors comply with site safety rules and permit-to-work requirements where applicable.
- Support incident prevention and promote safe working practices on site.
F. Project Documentation and Reporting
- Prepare daily site reports, progress updates, manpower records, and construction activity reports.
- Maintain records of site inspections, concrete pouring, material testing, and work progress.
- Assist in preparing progress claims, variation records, and other supporting documents where required.
- Monitor material usage, deliveries, and site resources.
- Assist in preparing as-built drawings and project handover documentation.
- Report delays, technical issues, and site progress to the Project Manager.
G. Coordination and Communication
- Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and internal project teams to ensure smooth site operations.
- Attend site coordination meetings and progress meetings as required.
- Follow up on outstanding works, inspection approvals, and technical issues.
- Coordinate construction activities with other disciplines to minimise disruption and delays.
- Assist the Project Manager in achieving project targets for safety, quality, cost, and schedule.



