Civil Engineer at Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), Kampala, Uganda
Job Description
1. Work closely with other Project Engineers to ensure all Project objectives and key
indicators are achieved in a safe manner.
2. Determine scope of work for individual projects, develop civil drawings in-line agreed
design criteria, generate bills of quantities and draft cost estimates to support the
processes of selection and project feasibility analysis.
3. Conduct structured risk assessments for civil works and draw up plans for ensuring
that the risks are proactively managed during the execution of the civil works.
4. Complete all necessary job assessments and/or permits, time sheets and other
documentation as required.
5. Ensure all paperwork is available and that it has been reviewed and understood
before setting out to Site.
6. Identify and address any changes to scope, investigate the problems and provide
engineering solutions to support the planning and execution stages of the project.
7. Site walk-through and planning for installation process.
8. Record any changes to scope and “as build” drawings as agreed by line manager.
9. On-sight supervision/management of construction sites.
10. Actively participate in job inspections to identify and follow up to address nonconformities in-line to the technical quality recommendations.
11. Any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications & Experience
a) Bachelor of Science Degree (Hons) in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
b) Must have at least 4 years relevant working experience in the petroleum or
manufacturing or construction industry in a reputable, busy and successful company.
Skills & Competencies
a) Knowledge of safety procedures and standards.
b) Knowledge of project management techniques.
c) Technical knowledge of civil construction projects.
d) Proficient in project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera.
e) Computer knowledge with applications like AUTOCAD, SolidWorks, MS excel, word
and power point.
f) Ability to write, read and comprehend drawings and plans.
g) Project planning and Management
h) Application of Civil Engineering Standards
i) Knowledge of Oil & Gas Industry Technical Standards
j) Knowledge of the Oil & Gas Value Chain
k) Cost Management
l) Contract Management
m) QHSSE Standards
n) Coordination and Collaboration
o) Proficiency in Engineering Software like AUTOCAD, SolidWorks + Ms Office Excel,
Word & PowerPoint
