Announcement for Construction Engineer
Islamic Relief Worldwide is an international humanitarian and development agency established in 1984 with its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. As well as responding to disasters an emergencies, Islamic Relief promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities – regardless of race, religion or gender. The office officially started its operation in Albania in 1994.
Islamic Relief- Albania is looking for a Construction Engineer
For more information, check the job details as below:
The job holder is accountable for fulfilling the roles and responsibilities in line with Islamic Relief values and principles of fairness, humanity, honesty, respect and fair treatment of colleagues and staff.
Job Overview: As a Site Engineer, your primary role is to contribute technical expertise, organizational efficiency, and supervisory skills to construction projects of IR Albania with a focus on the construction of small medical centers and water system etc. You will play a crucial role in ensuring site security, health and safety standards, and effective organization and supervision of material and human resources.
This role requires a strong foundation in civil engineering, project management, and a commitment to humanitarian and sustainable development.
Key Responsibilities
As a site engineer, you'll need to:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume in English to info@islamicrelief.al at the latest February 18, 2024. Candidates who have not properly submitted their application, will be excluded from consideration. Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Islamic Relief Albania Address: Rr.” Gjergj Legisi”, Godina nr.90, Laprake, Tirane, Albania
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity
Islamic Relief and Islamic Relief staff considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and people at risk to be paramount to the organization. And must adhere the principle of “do no harm” and leave no one behind.’ It is critical we do not expose communities or staff we work with to the risk of harm through our interventions. With a zero-tolerance approach Islamic Relief have a number of related policies which also describe standards in behavior expected from the organization, its staff and representatives towards each other and those we serve. Islamic Relief is committed to responding swiftly, appropriately and constructively to any and all information children, young people and people at risk have disclosed.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. We participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and child abuse during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment before signing the contract agreement.
Islamic Relief believes everyone has the right to be safe, respected and valued regardless of who they are or their circumstances, and an equal employment opportunity to all candidates and qualified applicants, we do not discriminate on the base of age, sex, race, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability status and diversity.
Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief: (Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship). By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
More Information about Islamic Relief is available at https://www.islamic-relief.org
Islamic Relief- Albania is looking for a Construction Engineer
For more information, check the job details as below:
| Job Title | Construction Engineer |
| Department | Programs |
| Base location: | Tirana, Albania |
| Reporting To: | Head of Programs |
| Contract Type: | SLA |
Job Overview: As a Site Engineer, your primary role is to contribute technical expertise, organizational efficiency, and supervisory skills to construction projects of IR Albania with a focus on the construction of small medical centers and water system etc. You will play a crucial role in ensuring site security, health and safety standards, and effective organization and supervision of material and human resources.
This role requires a strong foundation in civil engineering, project management, and a commitment to humanitarian and sustainable development.
Key Responsibilities
As a site engineer, you'll need to:
- act as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, craftspeople and operatives
- set out, level and survey the site
- check plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations
- ensure that all materials used and work performed are in accordance with the specifications
- Coordinate construction activities, ensuring adherence to timelines and specifications.
- oversee the selection and requisition of materials
- agree a price for materials and make cost-effective solutions and proposals for the intended project
- manage, monitor and interpret the contract design documents supplied by the client or architect
- liaise with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project
- liaise with the local authority (where appropriate to the project) to ensure compliance with local construction regulations and by-laws
- communicate with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress
- carry out day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors - this is site-specific and may not be the case on all projects
- day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors
- plan the work and efficiently organize site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines
- oversee quality control and health and safety matters on site
- prepare reports as required
- resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.
- University Degree in a construction-related or engineering discipline
- Minimum two years working experience on a relevant role
- English Language well-spoken and written
- communication skills, written and oral, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of other professionals, such as construction managers, quantity surveyors, subcontractors, architects, designers, other engineers
- organization skills and a methodical approach to work
- strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- accuracy and attention to detail
- strong teamworking skills
- excellent IT skills
- flexibility
- project-management skills
- knowledge of relevant building and health and safety legislation
- a driving license.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume in English to info@islamicrelief.al at the latest February 18, 2024. Candidates who have not properly submitted their application, will be excluded from consideration. Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Islamic Relief Albania Address: Rr.” Gjergj Legisi”, Godina nr.90, Laprake, Tirane, Albania
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity
Islamic Relief and Islamic Relief staff considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and people at risk to be paramount to the organization. And must adhere the principle of “do no harm” and leave no one behind.’ It is critical we do not expose communities or staff we work with to the risk of harm through our interventions. With a zero-tolerance approach Islamic Relief have a number of related policies which also describe standards in behavior expected from the organization, its staff and representatives towards each other and those we serve. Islamic Relief is committed to responding swiftly, appropriately and constructively to any and all information children, young people and people at risk have disclosed.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. We participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and child abuse during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment before signing the contract agreement.
Islamic Relief believes everyone has the right to be safe, respected and valued regardless of who they are or their circumstances, and an equal employment opportunity to all candidates and qualified applicants, we do not discriminate on the base of age, sex, race, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability status and diversity.
Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief: (Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship). By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
More Information about Islamic Relief is available at https://www.islamic-relief.org