Title: Structural Lead (Structural Engineer)
Company Name: Akij Wellness Ltd
Vacancy: --
Age: 30 to 40 years
Job Location: Dhaka, Gazipur
Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
Minimum 6–10 years in structural/civil engineering roles, with at least 3 years focused on industrial or factory building assessment, preferably in the RMG or manufacturing sector.
Strong working knowledge of the Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC), RSC/Accord structural standards, and DIFE requirements.
Membership with the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) preferred.
Structural Safety & Integrity
Lead periodic structural assessments and integrity audits of factory buildings, floors, columns, and load-bearing elements in coordination with certified structural engineers/consultants.
Monitor structural load limits against actual machinery, storage, and occupancy loads; flag and prevent overloading of any floor or section.
Identify structural risks (cracks, settlement, corrosion, deflection) through regular inspections and initiate timely remediation.
Maintain up-to-date structural drawings, design load documentation, and as-built records for all factory buildings.
Compliance & Remediation Management
Ensure compliance with the Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC), local Building Construction Rules, and applicable factory/fire licensing requirements.
Manage and track Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) arising from RSC (RMG Sustainability Council), Accord/Alliance-legacy, DIFE, or buyer structural audits through to closure.
Coordinate with external certified engineers/firms for detailed engineering assessments (DEAs) and follow-up inspections where required.
Liaise with RAJUK/local authorities and regulatory bodies on building approvals, occupancy certificates, and structural compliance matters.
New Construction & Modification Oversight
Review and approve structural aspects of any new construction, floor addition, or renovation to ensure design compliance and safety before execution.
Vet contractor/consultant structural designs and supervise construction quality to specification.
Ensure any change in building use, machinery layout, or floor loading is structurally assessed and approved before implementation.
Emergency Preparedness & Risk Management
.Support the factory's emergency response plan with structural risk inputs (evacuation routes, structurally safe zones).
Lead post-incident structural assessments in the event of damage (fire, flood, earthquake impact) and coordinate immediate safety measures.
Maintain a structural risk register and escalate high-risk findings to senior management immediately
Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination
Prepare structural safety reports and dashboards for factory and corporate management, and for buyer/certification audits.
Coordinate with Production, Admin, and HSE teams to align structural safety with day-to-day operations.
Train relevant staff and floor supervisors on structural safety awareness, load limits, and reporting procedures.