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Civil Engineer

UNOPSKyiv,Ukraine
Category | Grade:Professional | ICS-8 / LICA-8Deadline:13 Aug 2026 (3 days left)Job ID:4146Posted on:6 Aug 2026 (4 days ago)
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Job Description

Manages civil engineering works in Ukraine from design through handover, supervising contractors, reviewing technical documentation and controlling quality, cost, schedule and HSSE compliance while coordinating authorities, beneficiaries and project partners.

Key Details

Department

Design Management Unit

Position details

Experience level

Senior

Minimum experience

No minimum listed

Category

Professional

Grade

ICS-8 / LICA-8

Employment type

Consultancy

Arrangement

Field based

Contract duration

Seven months

Language Requirements

Required

English, Ukrainian

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Plan and supervise civil engineering projects from design through completion
  • Review designs, bills of quantity, cost estimates and technical submissions
  • Inspect construction sites and verify quality, quantities and specifications
  • Monitor contractor performance, project schedules, costs and payment claims
  • Coordinate permits and approvals with authorities, beneficiaries and partners
  • Manage HSSE, environmental and community-engagement risks
  • Maintain site, incident and progress records and prepare periodic reports
  • Support commissioning, handover, project closure and technical knowledge sharing

Role Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, structural engineering or a related field with two years of relevant experience, or a relevant master’s degree with no experience
  • Relevant experience in civil engineering, structural works, construction technology, construction supervision or monitoring
  • Intermediate English
  • Fluent Ukrainian
  • Eligibility as an internal candidate

Desired Criteria

  • Professional certification or membership in a civil engineering association
  • Experience in multicultural or UN system environments in a developing country
  • Experience in development or humanitarian contexts

Skills to Have

Tools Knowledge

Additional info

  • Seven-month maternity-cover contract
  • Applications are open to internal candidates only
  • Background checks are required for appointment

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNOPS Careers, on 6 Aug 2026.