Piling Engineer at Huko Advisory services

Job Summary

• The Piling Engineer is responsible for planning, supervising, and coordinating piling and foundation works to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with engineering specifications.
• The role involves managing piling operations, quality control, resource allocation, and site coordination.

Key Responsibilities
Piling Operations:

• Plan and supervise all piling and foundation activities on project sites.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Monitor pile installation, reinforcement placement, and concreting activities.
• Coordinate bored piling, driven piling, CFA piling, and other foundation systems.
• Ensure pile depths, diameters, and capacities meet design requirements.
• Supervise pile load testing and review test results.

Project Management:

• Develop work schedules and monitor project progress.
• Coordinate site activities with contractors, consultants, and clients.
• Monitor productivity and utilization of piling equipment and manpower.
• Assist in project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Resolve technical issues affecting piling operations.

Quality Assurance & Control:

• Implement quality control procedures for piling works.
• Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Review material quality and construction methodologies.
• Maintain accurate site records and quality documentation.

Health, Safety & Environment:

• Enforce HSE policies and safe work practices.
• Conduct site risk assessments and toolbox talks.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly project reports.
• Maintain pile logs, testing records, and as-built documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and technical reviews.

Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• COREN registration or membership of a relevant professional body is an advantage.

Experience Required:

• 3–5 Years work experience.

Key Competencies:

• Strong understanding of foundation engineering and piling techniques.
• Knowledge of construction methods, quality standards, and HSE requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong leadership and site management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.