Civil Engineer Jobs in Uganda at CNOOC Uganda Ltd

Vacancy: Civil Engineer
Location: Kampala, Uganda. Mobilized to Albert Lake, construction sites or other cities if required.
Country: Uganda
Job Description (Duties): Primary Functions

Responsible for the design, development and construction of a huge range of projects in the built and natural environment. Their role is central to ensuring the safe, timely and well-resourced completion of projects in many areas, including highway construction, well site construction, camp site construction and bridge engineering etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

Undertaking site investigations, technical and feasibility studies
Developing detailed designs
Assessing the potential risks of specific projects, as well as undertaking risk management in specialist roles
Putting together scope of work for tendering documents and analyzing bidder’s proposals
Managing, supervising and visiting contractors on site and advising on civil engineering issues
Overseeing the work of junior staff or mentoring civil workers
Managing budgets and other project resources
Managing change, as the client may change his or her mind about the design. Ensuring relevant parties are notified of changes in the project
Scheduling material and equipment purchases and delivery
Attending public meetings to discuss projects, especially in a senior role
Working with EHS Department to deal with building permits, EIA etc., and to agree and manage civil work safety performance
Correcting any project deficiencies that affect production, quality and safety requirements prior to final evaluation and project reviews
Other duties assigned by leaders


Necessary Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Civil, or related degree
At least 10-year related working experience.
Excellent maths, science, design soft wares and IT skills
Extensive knowledge of structural, transportation, environmental, maritime, geotechnical engineering
Knowledge of project management
Understanding of oil E&P.
Excellent organizational, negotiation and communication skills.
Excellent analyzing and problem-solving ability
Ability to explain design ideas and plans clearly
Awareness of culture diversity
Good command of both written and spoken English
Excellent team player.
High standard of business ethics and integrity
Highly motivated and achievement orientated
Preference to oil field working experience.

How to Apply:

Candidates that DO NOT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

Please apply online and send an email to cnoocjobs@nftconsult.com

(In the "SUBJECT LINE" field please indicate the position you are applying for i.e. "Civil Engineer")

NFT Consult – Uganda,Kisozi Complex, Plot 6/8 Kyaggwe Road, Nakasero
Tel: +256 0414237904 / 24, 0312266904

Attach your CV and application letter ONLY; please merge them into ONE file in MS word or PDF format.

DO NOT attach scanned academic papers or documents when applying online.

Deadline: 10.08.2011