Chief Engineer / Additional Chief Engineer (Civil)

Job Description

Title: Chief Engineer / Additional Chief Engineer (Civil)

Company Name: Bangladesh Development Group/ Magura Group

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience: --

Published: 2026-08-08

Application Deadline: 2026-09-07

Education:

Requirements: --

Skills Required:

Additional Requirements:

Responsibilities & Context:

1. Land Development & Site Development

• Plan, supervise and monitor all civil engineering activities related to land development projects.

• Oversee land filling, earthwork, soil improvement, compaction, grading, leveling and site preparation works.

• Review existing site conditions, soil characteristics, topographical information and development requirements.

• Ensure proper execution of roads, internal streets, embankments, retaining structures, drainage systems, culverts and other infrastructure works.

• Monitor development of residential, commercial and mixed-use project sites in accordance with approved master plans and development layouts.

• Ensure proper setting-out, levels, alignment and dimensions of all land development works.

2. Engineering Design & Technical Review

• Review and approve, within delegated authority, engineering drawings, design calculations, specifications, BOQs and technical proposals.

• Coordinate with consultants, architects, surveyors, contractors and other technical professionals.

• Examine technical feasibility of proposed land development and infrastructure works.

• Review soil investigation, geotechnical reports, hydrological information and other technical studies.

• Provide technical recommendations regarding construction methodology, materials, equipment and resource requirements.

• Identify technical risks and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive measures.

3. Project Planning & Execution

• Prepare and review project implementation plans, work schedules and engineering programs.

• Monitor project progress against approved time schedules, cost estimates and quality requirements.

• Coordinate with Project Management, Procurement, Finance, Land, Legal, Utility and other concerned departments.

• Ensure timely mobilization of contractors, consultants, equipment, manpower and construction materials.

• Conduct regular site inspections and progress review meetings.

• Take necessary measures to resolve technical difficulties and construction-related issues.

4. Quantity, Cost & Budget Control

• Review estimates, BOQs, rate analysis, tender documents and technical specifications.

• Verify quantities of executed works and recommend certification of contractor bills based on actual measurement and satisfactory completion.

• Monitor project costs and identify opportunities for cost optimization without compromising quality.

• Review variation proposals, additional works and claims from contractors and provide technical recommendations.

• Assist Management in preparation of annual and project-wise engineering budgets.

5. Quality Assurance & Quality Control

• Establish and maintain appropriate quality standards for all civil and land development works.

• Ensure that construction materials and workmanship comply with approved specifications and applicable standards.

• Monitor laboratory tests, field tests, compaction tests, concrete tests and other quality-control procedures as applicable.

• Ensure rectification of defective or substandard works.

• Maintain proper records of inspections, testing, measurements and quality-control activities.

6. Contractor & Consultant Management

• Supervise and evaluate the performance of civil contractors, subcontractors and consultants.

• Participate in technical evaluation of contractors and consultants during procurement and tender processes.

• Ensure contractors comply with approved drawings, specifications, work programmes and contractual obligations.

• Review contractors' work methods, resource plans and construction schedules.

• Take necessary action against delays, defective works, non-compliance and contractual deviations in coordination with Management and concerned departments.

7. Survey, Measurement & Land Levels

• Supervise land surveying, topographical surveys, boundary verification and site level surveys.

• Ensure proper establishment and maintenance of benchmarks and reference levels.

• Review earthwork quantities and cut-and-fill calculations.

• Ensure accurate measurement and documentation of land filling and development works.

• Coordinate with survey teams to ensure consistency between approved layouts and actual site conditions.

8. Infrastructure & Utility Coordination

• Coordinate civil requirements for roads, drainage, water supply, sewerage, electricity, gas, telecommunications and other utility infrastructure.

• Ensure proper integration of utility services with the overall land development master plan.

• Coordinate with relevant government authorities, utility agencies and service providers where required.

• Review utility-related civil works and ensure proper execution and commissioning.