Local recruitment: Civil Engineer

Water for People

Sagar, West Bengal, India 🇮🇳

Position title: Civil Engineer

Position type: Full time

Location: Sagar, West Bengal

Detailed Project Report (DPR) Preparation:

· Conduct site visits to proposed project locations in West Bengal to assess technical feasibility.

· Assist in data collection, measurements, and preparation of detailed project reports (DPRs)

under guidance.

· Coordinate with project teams and stakeholders to gather technical inputs and requirements.

· Support preparation of cost estimates, drawings, and BOQs while ensuring adherence to

timelines and budget provisions.

· Incorporate need based and context appropriate technical solutions, with guidance from senior engineers.

Field Construction & Site Supervision:

· Support supervision and monitoring of construction and retrofitting activities at project sites across West Bengal.

· Ensure work is carried out as per approved DPRs, drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

· Assist in implementing quality control checks and maintaining site records, measurements, and photographs.

· Identify and report technical issues or deviations and support timely resolution under supervision.

Billing & Vendor Coordination:

· Assist in verification of vendor bills and invoices based on actual work executed, measurements, and approved estimates.

· Support documentation related to deviations in scope, quantity, or design, as per organizational procedures.

· Coordinate with vendors and contractors to clarify measurements, billing details, and timelines.

· Maintain basic records related to vendor performance, work progress, and payments.

Construction / Retrofitting Support:

· Support smooth execution of construction and retrofitting works under CSR supported initiatives.

· Coordinate with internal project teams and local stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted site progress.

· Follow applicable technical guidelines, safety norms, and best practices relevant to project implementation.

Program & Community Coordination:

· Assist program teams in engaging with communities for mobilization and documentation of community contributions (cash or kind).

· Support collection and maintenance of data related to construction costs, community contributions, and project outputs.

· Assist in technical assessments and appraisals for expansion of water, sanitation, or infrastructure programs in West Bengal.

· Assist to make project planning and proper execution of the project and regular evaluation guide and mentoring of the project implementation.

Documentation & Reporting:

· Prepare and submit field visit reports, site progress updates, and basic technical documentation.

· Maintain site level records including measurement books, drawings, photographs, and completion reports.

· Clean, validate, and analyze site and program data using Excel (tracking sheets, progress dashboards, and summaries).

· Support technical inputs, data analysis, and reporting for program reports, donor documentation, and internal reviews.

Other Responsibilities

· Carry out any other tasks related to engineering support and field implementation as assigned by the Line Manager


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IHE Delft - MSc in Water and Sustainable Development