Field Engineer, Solidarity Fund

About the role

IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the Solidarity Fund unit in Sarajevo, is recruiting a Field Engineer Consultant. Under the Deputy Chief of Mission and the Project Manager, the consultant supports the planning and implementation of engineering, construction and infrastructure activities. The role involves site assessments, technical documentation, monitoring of construction and rehabilitation works, and coordination with contractors and suppliers. Regular travel to construction sites across Bosnia and Herzegovina is required.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out site assessments and technical surveys, and prepare conceptual analyses, scopes of work, technical specifications, Bills of Quantities, cost estimates, drawings, schedules and photographic records.
• Prepare and review engineering designs and technical documentation in line with legislation, technical standards and approved project requirements.
• Support the technical evaluation of bids and proposals, documenting compliance with technical specifications.
• Monitor construction, rehabilitation and infrastructure works through regular site inspections, checking them against approved drawings, specifications, BoQs, schedules and contracts.
• Identify risks, delays or variations and give technical input for contract amendments, additional works and technical changes, keeping to approved budgets and schedules.
• Monitor occupational health and safety compliance at sites and follow up on corrective measures.
• Maintain technical project records and support inspections, testing, commissioning, completion and handover, including follow-up on outstanding works.

Required profile

• University degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture from an accredited institution, with five years of relevant professional experience.
• Successful completion of the Professional Engineering Exam is mandatory.
• Proven experience in project design and in civil engineering or civil construction, including planning, organization, monitoring and enforcement of safe work practices, with strong knowledge of BiH construction regulations.
• Experience in tender documentation and in supporting tendering and procurement; knowledge of budgeting, cost estimation and BoQ preparation.
• Driving licence category B and five years of active driving experience.
• Fluency in English and one of the official languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosnian, Croatian or Serbian), oral and written.
• Advantages: experience supervising water supply, wastewater, drainage, environmental or utility infrastructure projects, and familiarity with such systems.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of AutoCAD or similar engineering software is an asset.
• Knowledge of contract management, quality assurance, regulatory compliance and construction standards.