Site Engineer - Kiribati Based (Fixed Term Contract)

Overview

Oversee construction of new hospital in Tarawa, Kiribati, managing contracts, safety and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• construction oversight
• safety monitoring
• contract administration
• progress reporting
• cost control
• construction supervision

Tasks

-Attending site every 2 days during the construction period and providing a brief weekly progress report to the client. -Monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the Site Specific Health and Safety Plan (SSHSP) and Site Specific Environmental Management Plan (SSEMP). -Working alongside and mentoring other Kiribati-based Egis staff. -Addressing day-to-day clarification of queries from the contractor. -Ensuring work is executed within the agreed budget, strategies are developed to effectively manage variations and quality of work outcomes meet or exceed client expectations. -Overseeing all construction activities under the project. -Maintaining close communication and collaboration with Egis’ project management team in NZ. -Managing contract administration and formal reporting for the construction contract (FIDIC contract). -Engaging and building relationships with key local stakeholders. -Coordinating with the contractor and managing all construction supervision activities for the construction works. -Arranging and controlling meetings with the construction contractor for the project. -Reporting all relevant information to the client along with any issues or changes in the documents and obtain directions as required.

Requirements

• engineering degree
• project management
• construction mgmt
• stakeholder mgmt
• analytical
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Excellent conflict resolution management, negotiation and problem-solving skills. -Tertiary qualifications in engineering (civil or structural) -Proven background in project management for engineering projects at all life stages within Australia, New Zealand, and preferably, within the Pacific region. -Strong stakeholder management and contract management expertise. -Strong analytical and analytical skills with proven ability to deliver complex projects independently. -High level of personal resilience and persistence with ability to influence others to achieve desired outcomes. -Effective verbal and written communication capabilities to interface with stakeholders at all levels. -Strong computer and system literacy. -Strong proficiency in English (written and verbal) -Demonstrated expertise in managing construction (building) projects.

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Benefits

-Furnished accommodation. -Relocation support. -Required travel costs: Flights for yourself and eligible dependents (at the start and finish of the posting as well as for intermittent breaks during the posting to be agreed), appropriate visas. -Expatriate medical insurance cover.

About Egis In Anz

-They advise on high-profile rail, road, and tunnel projects across Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. -Their services span the full project lifecycle — from design and signalling to operations and maintenance of transport networks. -A series of strategic acquisitions have bolstered their capabilities in façade design, environmental services, and water engineering. -Projects often tackle complex technical challenges — from urban rail signalling systems to maritime infrastructure and waterway management. -Their work emphasizes connecting communities and boosting economic and social outcomes through resilient infrastructure. -They continue to expand into sectors like nuclear engineering, defence infrastructure, and greenfield housing standards in South Australia.

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Visa Sponsorship

-egis will arrange and fund appropriate visas for the candidate and eligible dependents. -travel costs, relocation support, and expatriate medical insurance are provided.