Civil & Facilities Engineer

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On-site Full Time
Egypt , Cairo
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Job Details

  • The Civil & Facilities Engineer is responsible for overseeing the structural integrity, maintenance, and enhancement of all plant buildings, civil infrastructure, and facility utilities. As a subject matter expert, you will bridge traditional civil engineering project management with day-to-day facilities operations. You will manage contractors, lead site modification projects, ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards, and optimize the lifespan of the plant's physical assets.

  • 1. Civil Infrastructure & Structural Maintenance

  • Asset Integrity: Conduct regular inspections and condition assessments of all civil structures, including steel frame buildings, reinforced concrete foundations, heavy machinery supports, furnaces, roads, and drainage systems.

  • Preventive Maintenance: Develop and execute comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for plant infrastructure to prevent deterioration and operational downtime.

  • Repairs & Modifications: Design, specify, and supervise civil repair works, structural modifications, and expansions required for new equipment installations or process improvements.

  • 2. Facilities & Utility Management

  • Building Services: Oversee the operation and maintenance of non-process facility systems, including HVAC, industrial plumbing, lighting, roofing, sewage, and domestic water systems.

  • Space & Site Management: Manage office layouts, warehousing facilities, landscaping, site security structures, and internal traffic routes to optimize workflow and safety.

  • Energy & Sustainability: Identify and implement energy-saving initiatives across building utilities and facilities to reduce operational costs and environmental impact.

  • 3. Project & Contractor Management

  • Contractor Supervision: Manage third-party civil contractors and service providers from tendering and qualification through to on-site supervision, quality assurance, and final handover.

  • Project Management: Lead multi-disciplinary facility projects on time and within budget. Prepare technical specifications, scopes of work (SOW), bills of quantities (BOQ), and cost estimates.

  • Budgeting & Cost Control: Monitor operational expenditures (OPEX) and capital expenditures (CAPEX) related to civil and facility maintenance, ensuring optimal resource allocation.

  • 4. Health, Safety & Compliance (HSE)

  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all civil constructions, facility modifications, and maintenance activities comply with local building codes, Egyptian labor laws, and Sphinx Glass HSE guidelines.

  • Safety Oversight: Perform Risk Assessments and enforce strict safety protocols (e.g., Permit to Work, Working at Heights, Confined Space Entry) for all internal and external personnel working on facilities projects.

  • Emergency Preparedness: Maintain and regularly audit facility emergency systems, including fire doors, evacuation routes, structural fireproofing, and emergency signage.

  • Qualifications & Experience

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (Mandatory).

  • Experience: 5 to 8 years of demonstrated experience in civil construction, structural maintenance, or facilities engineering, preferably within a heavy industrial, manufacturing, or continuous-process plant environment.

  • Technical Proficiency:

  • High proficiency in AutoCAD and engineering design/analysis tools.

  • Solid reading and interpretation of architectural, structural, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) drawings.

  • Experience with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle maintenance modules).

  • Knowledge Requirements: Deep understanding of industrial building codes, structural reinforcement techniques, concrete/steel degradation, and industrial facilities management.

  • Key Competencies & Soft Skills

  • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex structural and facility-related challenges quickly.

  • Leadership & Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Arabic and English) with the ability to manage contractors and collaborate across engineering teams.

  • Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, continuous manufacturing environment and manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.

  • Negotiation: Effective negotiation skills for dealing with vendors, contractors, and procurement teams.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering 

  • Experience: 5 to 8 years of demonstrated experience in civil construction, structural maintenance, or facilities engineering, preferably within a heavy industrial, manufacturing, or continuous-process plant environment.

    • Excellent knowledge of design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar

    • Proficiency in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control, regulatory approvals etc

    • Project management and supervision skills

    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

    • License of professional engineer

    • Excellent knowledge of MS Project, Primavera

    • Excellent command of English language

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