Civil Engineer - Government of Montserrat

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the post of Civil Engineer, Public Works Department within the Ministry of Communications, Works & Labour.

Responsibilities will include:

Advising the Director and, where necessary, the Permanent Secretary and the Technical staff on the overall management of Civil Engineering Projects by Client Ministries and PWD;

Assisting the Director of Public Works in the preparation of Project Memoranda and contract documents on all civil engineering issues;

Monitoring project expenditure against the PWD work programme budget;

Monitoring the design, production, installation and testing of all engineering materials incorporated within the works of the PWD Engineering Department;

Providing technical advice on planning applications, in accordance with the Montserrat Building Code;

Monitoring the Assistant Civil Engineers in the planning and implementation of road maintenance works;

Carrying out civil/structural assessments and inspections of civil engineering structures;

Undertaking civil engineering designs and drawings using AutoCAD and various engineering software.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must:

Have a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering

Good knowledge of road and drainage construction and maintenance: other civil structures such as ports, airports, bridges and buildings

At least Five (5) years varied experience in Civil Engineering

Have good experience in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.  Knowledge of Auto Cad software and other engineering programs such as programs for concrete retaining and gabion wall designs

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Project and Contract writing skills

In addition to the above, being a Chartered Engineer would be an asset

  

Terms of Appointment

Appointment will be made either on a permanent or contractual basis.

 

Remuneration

The position is graded at R10 that is EC $68,472 per annum.

Allowances

Travel:                   EC$9,600 per annum

Professional:         EC $37,800 per annum

Telephone:            EC$ 720 per annum

 HOW TO APPLY

Application forms can be obtained by clicking on the link  http://jobs.gov.ms/documents/Application%20Form.pdf or by contacting the Human Resources Management Unit, Office of the Deputy Governor, Brades, Montserrat by e-mail at hrmu@gov.ms; telephone at (+664) 491 2365/2444 or by fax at (+664) 491 6234. 

To apply, send your completed application form and curriculum vitae with a covering letter and the names of at least two referees to the Human Resources Management Unit at jobs@gov.ms by Friday October 19, 2012.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.