Civil Engineer QA / QC / OSH Compliance Officer

Overview of position

- Our clients Engineering and Facilities Management Section (EFMS) is responsible for ensuring that engineering and construction activities are implemented in accordance with approved technical specifications, quality standards, occupational safety requirements and United Nations policies. This includes civil works, roads, drainage systems, buildings, utilities, prefabricated structures, camp infrastructure, maintenance works and physical security projects supporting mission operations.
- To strengthen quality management and occupational safety performance across engineering projects, our client requires a Civil Engineer – QA/QC to provide quality assurance, quality control and occupational safety and health oversight throughout project implementation. The position supports compliance with technical requirements, construction quality standards, risk management practices and UN Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) procedures while promoting safe working environments for personnel, contractors and mission assets.

Role objectives

The Civil Engineer – QA/QC will provide technical oversight of quality assurance, quality control and occupational safety compliance activities for engineering and construction projects. The incumbent will:

- Ensure civil works are implemented in compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards and contractual requirements.
- Verify quality of materials, workmanship, testing and construction activities.
- Monitor implementation of inspection and testing procedures throughout project execution.
- Identify, document and track non-conformities, defects and corrective actions.
- Support implementation of United Nations Occupational Safety and Health policies and procedures.
- Monitor construction site safety performance and contractor compliance with safety requirements.
- Support incident investigations, hazard reporting and corrective action management.
- Maintain quality and safety documentation, records and reporting systems.
- Promote continuous improvement in quality performance, safety awareness and risk mitigation.

Expected output:

Quality Assurance and Quality Control

- QA/QC procedures, inspection and test plans (ITPs), checklists and quality records implemented and maintained.
- Civil works inspections completed and documented.
- Material approvals, testing records and quality verification activities reviewed and filed.
- Compliance with approved drawings, specifications, BOQs, SOWs and method statements verified.
- NCR registers maintained and corrective actions monitored through closure.

Construction Inspection and Testing

- Inspection records maintained for earthworks, drainage, roads, concrete works, reinforcement, masonry, foundations, prefabricated structures and building works.
- Laboratory and field testing activities witnessed, reviewed and documented.
- Measurements, quantities, dimensions, alignment and workmanship verified before acceptance.
- Contractor quality documentation reviewed and maintained.

Occupational Safety and Health Compliance

- Routine safety inspections conducted and documented.
- Contractor compliance with Health and Safety Plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Risk Assessments and Permit-to-Work systems monitored.
- Hazard observations, unsafe conditions and safety deficiencies identified and reported.
- Accident, incident, near-miss and hazard investigations supported and documented.
- Corrective and preventive actions monitored through implementation and closure.

OSH Reporting and Monitoring

- OSH-RS reports reviewed, submitted and monitored.
- Incident and hazard records maintained within established reporting requirements.
- Safety performance statistics and trend analyses prepared.
- Toolbox talks, safety briefings and awareness activities documented.
- Monthly safety performance reports prepared and submitted.

Project reporting

The Civil Engineer – QA/QC will report to the Civil Engineer, Chief Engineer, EFMS, or designated supervisor. Reporting requirements include:

- Daily and weekly QA/QC inspection reports.
- Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) records.
- Material approval and testing documentation.
- Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective action logs.
- Site inspection records and photographic documentation.
- Weekly QA/QC summary reports.
- OSH inspection reports.
- Incident, accident, hazard and near-miss reports.
- OSH-RS reporting records and statistical summaries.
- Monthly safety performance reports.
- Contractor quality and safety compliance assessments.

Reports shall be prepared and maintained in accordance with EFMS procedures, project requirements and United Nations quality and occupational safety standards.

Key competencies

Qualifications:

- First-level university degree in Civil Engineering or related field (required).
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field (desired).