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Project Engineering Specialist

UNDP•Quetta,Pakistan
Position:Professional | NPSA-10Deadline:7 Oct 2026 (5 days left)Job ID:35952Posted on:3 Aug 2026 (60 days ago)
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Job Description

Leads planning, design, procurement and construction oversight for flood-recovery housing and community infrastructure in Quetta. The specialist manages engineers and contractors, assures technical quality, budgets and schedules, certifies completed works and transfers resilient construction knowledge to national teams.

Key Details

Department

Flood Reconstruction Programme

Position Details

Experience level

Mid / Senior

Minimum experience

5 years

Employment type

Contractor

Arrangement

Field based

Minimum education

Bachelor's degree

Language Requirements

Required

English, Urdu

Preferred

Pashto

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Lead civil-works assessments, feasibility studies, designs, budgets and cost estimates
  • Prepare drawings, specifications, bills of quantities and procurement documentation
  • Evaluate construction bids and technical proposals
  • Manage contractors and supervise delivery against scope, budget, schedule and quality standards
  • Review variations, amendments, invoices and completion evidence
  • Coordinate final inspections, acceptance, handover and defect-liability follow-up
  • Lead field engineers and provide technical guidance and task oversight
  • Maintain project records and provide donor reports, training and knowledge transfer

Role Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related field with five years of relevant experience, or bachelor’s degree with seven years of relevant experience
  • National or international experience in building construction and civil-works project management
  • Experience managing and leading engineering teams
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills
  • Experience with computer-aided design software
  • Fluency in English
  • Fluency in Urdu

Desired Criteria

  • CIPS Level 4 certification
  • Experience preparing tender documents and technical procurement specifications
  • Knowledge of UNDP procurement policies and procedures
  • Construction-supervision experience
  • Previous work experience in Quetta
  • PMP or PRINCE2 certification
  • Knowledge of Pashto

Skills

Tools and Technologies

Additional Information

  • Open to Tier 1 and Tier 2 applicants
  • Based in Quetta with regular field visits to construction sites

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNDP Careers, on 3 Aug 2026.