Site Engineer

WE ARE HIRING: SITE ENGINEER

The General Construction Company Limited (GCC)

Location: Various sites across Mauritius 

About the Role

GCC is seeking a qualified and experienced Site Engineer to support the delivery of its building and civil engineering projects across Mauritius. The successful candidate will coordinate site engineering activities, ensure compliance with approved drawings and specifications, monitor construction progress, and help ensure that works are completed safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Site Planning & Execution: Coordinate daily construction activities, prepare short-term work plans, and monitor work sequences to ensure progress in line with project schedules and approved construction methods.

Technical Drawings & Setting-Out: Interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings, coordinate setting-out and surveying activities, verify dimensions, levels, and alignment, and report technical discrepancies for resolution.

Quality Assurance & Control: Inspect ongoing works, check reinforcement and formwork before concrete pours, coordinate pre-pour inspections, maintain quality records, and follow up on defects and non-conformities.

Subcontractor & Site Coordination: Coordinate with site supervisors, subcontractors, surveyors, and MEP teams to ensure proper work sequencing, resolve technical interface issues, and minimise delays and rework.

Technical Documentation: Prepare and follow up on Requests for Information (RFIs), technical submissions, drawing revisions, inspection records, and other project documents to ensure works follow the latest approved information.

Quantity & Material Control: Assist with quantity take-offs and material requisitions, monitor concrete, reinforcement, and other material consumption, identify wastage, and coordinate with the Quantity Surveying team on measurements and variations.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE): Ensure compliance with site safety procedures and approved work methods, identify potential hazards, and coordinate with site management to maintain safe working conditions.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting: Track construction progress against project schedules, maintain accurate site records, report delays and technical issues, and support inspections, snagging, and project handover.

Candidate Requirements

Education & Experience: A Degree in Civil Engineering, with 4–7 years of relevant site engineering experience in building or civil construction projects. Professional registration with the CRPE will be an advantage

Technical Competencies: Strong knowledge of construction methods, technical drawings, setting-out, reinforced concrete works, quality control, and site coordination.

Software Skills: Working knowledge of AutoCAD, MS Project, and MS Office.

Quality & HSE: Good understanding of construction quality standards, inspection procedures, risk assessments, and site health and safety requirements.

Leadership & Communication: Strong organisational, coordination, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with site teams, subcontractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.

Languages: Proficiency in English, French, and Mauritian Creole is required. Basic knowledge of spoken Hindi will be an advantage.

Mobility: A valid Mauritian driving license is mandatory, with flexibility to travel to construction sites across Mauritius.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter to the HR Department.

Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: 5256 1363

Join GCC and contribute to the successful delivery of construction projects across Mauritius.