Job ID
47520

Job Title
Project Officer – Structural / Construction Engineer

To work for
Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development

Country
Syria

City
Rif Dimashq

Field of Work
Engineering

Job Type
Project Based

Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree

Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Basic Services and Infrastructure Rehabilitation Technical Officer in the Southern Area Office and the direct supervision of the WWTP Lead Project Officer, the Project Officer – Structural / Construction Engineer will:
• Review and comment on structural drawings, reinforcement details, bar bending schedules, formwork drawings and method statements submitted by the contractor, ensuring compliance with the approved structural design and geotechnical recommendations.
• Supervise construction of all reinforced concrete works on site, including foundations, ground tanks, channels, chambers, and buildings, with particular attention to reinforcement placement, cover, compaction, curing and waterproofing.
• Monitor dewatering, excavation support and foundation works in accordance with the geotechnical report, ensuring stability and protection of excavations and adjacent structures.
• Verify the quality of materials used in structural works (cement, aggregates, reinforcement steel, admixtures, waterproofing systems) through on site checks and laboratory test reports.
• Ensure correct implementation of construction joints, expansion joints, crack control and protection measures to address high groundwater and aggressive soil conditions.
• Coordinate with the civil/process and electrical team members to ensure structural works integrate properly with embedded items, pipe penetrations, equipment foundations, cable trenches, and support systems.
• Identify constructability issues or non conformities early and propose practical technical solutions and corrective actions, in agreement with the supervision team and designer.
• Participate in inspections, quality control tests (concrete cubes, rebar tests, etc.), and certification of completed structural works and related quantities.
• Contribute to technical progress reports, site meeting minutes, nonconformity reports and as-built documentation related to structural and construction aspects.


Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

a. Education

• University degree in Civil / Structural Engineering or related field.

b. Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in structural engineering and construction supervision.
• Proven experience in design and/or supervision of reinforced concrete tanks (ground or elevated), water retaining structures and concrete buildings.
• Experience in projects with challenging geotechnical conditions (high groundwater, aggressive soils) is an asset.
• Experience with international or UN implemented infrastructure projects is desirable.

Language Requirements

• Arabic: native
• English: working knowledge for technical documentation

Technical Skills

• Strong command of reinforced concrete design and construction practices and quality control procedures.
• Ability to read, analyze and review complex structural drawings and shop drawings.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office; experience with structural design software is an asset.


Specific Vacancy Requirements

2. During submission, please use the English language only.
3. Indicate clear years of experience with each job (Month/Year)
4. If the candidate is currently employed by a government institution, he/she must be able to provide an unpaid leave of absence for the duration of the consultancy.
5. Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted.
6. By submitting your application, you have read the Terms of Reference for this position and agree that any false, wrong, or incomplete information might lead to your disqualification in this recruitment process.



Salary and Benefits
TBD

About us
SOC is a privately held consulting firm based in Jordan, Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Palestine, and Saudi Arabia. SOC specializes in providing Human Resource Management, cash distribution, conducting studies, surveys, vetting, assessments, monitoring and evaluation, data collection and analysis.


Required employees number
1

Posted On
Mar 29, 2026

Expiry Date
Apr 28, 2026

CV Language
English