The Public Works Department is one of the largest departments in the Falkland Islands Government, with responsibility for the development, construction and maintenance of key infrastructure required to support our community in the Falkland Islands.
The Contracts Engineer role is responsible for overseeing all capital works and other assigned projects within the Public Works Department.
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Contracts EngineerStanley, Falkland Islands
- Fixed Term Contract, up to 4 years
- £43,646 up to £50,084 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) rising to £59,034.
The Role
The role will involve assisting the Director of Public Works with the management of a variety of capital infrastructure projects, such as utilities improvements, land development projects, road and drainage upgrades and housing construction. The department seeks continuous improvement initiatives and the provision of management systems, processes and structures in line with corporate policies.
The Person
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a variety of contracted works in the Falkland Islands. They will be leading the management of contracted projects delivered in a variety of ways, including partnering.
Candidates should hold a recognised civil engineering degree, or similar, and have a minimum of 5 years post-graduation experience in a similar post, preferably including project development and CAD.
The individual best suited to this role should have good contractual awareness, and a good knowledge of contract forms including NEC, FIDIC and JCT. They must also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and hold a valid driving licence.
The Package
- FTC up to 4 years.
- £26,997 - £31,120 or £33,435 - £38,548 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
- Eligibility for a 25% Gratuity (taxable).
- 41 days paid leave, 30 days paid annual leave plus 11 government and public holidays.
- Relocation Allowance, to help with moving costs.
- Flights Package, for you and any recognised dependents residing with you at post both at the beginning and end of contract, along with additional annual return flights contingent on the duration of the contract.
- Government Housing, for rent and a starter pack to help you settle in.
- A stimulating and supportive setting to work in and a unique and beautiful setting to live in.
FIG
The Falkland Islands is a British Overseas Territory with full internal self-government. As the largest employer in the Falkland Islands, FIG offers unique job opportunities in various public services, including town planning, health and social services, and education. FIG also provides services specific to the needs of the Falkland Islands, such as fisheries research, power generation, and the Government Air Service, FIGAS.
The Falkland Islands
Set in the South Atlantic Ocean, around 400 miles east of South America and 8000 miles south-west of the UK, the Falkland Islands are a small, thriving community with a British way of life, benefiting from good local services, a varied social calendar and an absence of traffic jams!
The Falkland Islands' stunning natural environment provides an unspoiled landscape and amazing wildlife to observe and explore, including penguins, whales and dolphins, all seen from the shore.
For those with a sense of adventure, it provides opportunities that are hard to match anywhere else in the world.
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and you will be directed to the company website where you will be able to submit an application form.
Close date: 31 January :30 GMT
You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.
Other suitable skills and experience include Contracts Engineer, Projects Manager, Capital Works Coordinator, Project Development Engineer, Construction Contracts Supervisor, Public Works Project Manager, Civil Engineering Contracts Specialist, Utilities Development Engineer, Land Development Contracts Manager, Road and Drainage Projects Coordinator, Housing Construction Contracts Lead.