Site Engineer

Site Engineer- Civil

The Site Engineer (Civil) will be responsible for supervising and coordinating civil construction activities, ensuring efficient site operations and compliance with approved engineering drawings, technical specifications, quality standards, safety regulations and project timelines.

The role involves overseeing day-to-day site activities, monitoring construction progress, coordinating with project managers, consultants, subcontractors and other stakeholders, and managing site resources effectively. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective execution of construction activities while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, execute and coordinate all civil construction activities at the project site.
• Interpret and implement approved construction drawings, structural details, technical specifications and method statements.
• Monitor daily construction progress and ensure activities are completed in accordance with project schedules and milestones.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, MEP teams, subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel to ensure smooth project execution.
• Inspect construction work to ensure compliance with approved drawings, quality standards and relevant engineering practices.
• Conduct regular site inspections, identify construction defects, discrepancies and technical issues, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements, and promote safe working practices among site personnel.
• Prepare and maintain daily site reports, progress updates, inspection records, material records and other relevant project documentation.
• Monitor the utilisation of labour, materials, equipment and other resources to ensure efficient site operations.

Candidate Profile

• A BSc in Civil Engineering from a recognised university.
• Registration as an Associate Engineer with the Engineering Council of Sri Lanka (ECSL) is mandatory.
• A minimum of five years of total experience in building construction projects.
• Proven experience in supervising and coordinating civil construction activities at project sites.
• Experience in managing construction quality, site documentation, resources and project schedules.
• Experience working on large-scale building or institutional construction projects will be an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of civil construction methods, structural works, concrete works and finishing activities.
• Ability to read, interpret and implement civil and structural engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of construction quality control procedures, health and safety requirements, and relevant engineering standards.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this challenging role, please click on “Apply Now”. Pay and benefits of this above position will be competitive, and the rewards are performance driven.

Hayleys is an Equal Opportunity Employer.