Chief Engineer - Construction

About the company:

Our partner is a leading construction and engineering company, specializing in delivering high-quality projects. The company is committed to operational excellence, innovative solutions, and maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and professionalism in all operations.

As part of their continued growth and expansion of technical leadership capabilities, they are seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to join their team.

About the role:

We are looking for a dynamic, proactive professional with strong technical expertise and proven leadership capabilities. The Chief Engineer is responsible for organizing, planning, directing, and controlling all construction and engineering activities. The role combines exceptional technical knowledge with strategic leadership, overseeing teams of technical specialists, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards, and driving performance visibility and continuous improvement across multiple projects.

The Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee a team of technical supervisors and engineers, ensuring clear accountability and performance standards.
• Participate in recruitment, training, and onboarding of new technical staff members.
• Conduct regular performance assessments and provide constructive feedback based on predetermined criteria.
• Ensure compliance with labor discipline, workplace safety regulations, and internal company policies across the team.
• Validate technical project specifications and documentation to ensure compliance with standards and requirements.
• Review and approve project documentation, quantity surveys, and cost estimates (Bills of Quantities).
• Monitor and control material procurement, subcontractor selection, equipment, and transportation logistics.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project execution schedules and timelines.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure proper and high-quality execution of all assigned projects.
• Monitor adherence to project schedules and take corrective action for any delays or deviations.
• Lead weekly operational meetings with technical staff and external stakeholders including designers, supervisors, and contractors.
• Support technical teams in resolving quality, timeline, and specification issues.
• Monitor contracted quantities and manage change orders and supplementary works documentation.
• Ensure proper maintenance of technical and financial project documentation by the technical team.
• Represent the company in handover commissions and oversee the resolution of technical deficiencies.
• Analyze business processes and performance drivers to identify inefficiencies and optimization opportunities.
• Support business initiatives by providing data‑driven recommendations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to reporting, analytics, and business operations.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in construction management, technical supervision, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of construction regulations, building codes, and industry standards.
• Proven experience in team leadership and management of technical personnel.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and AutoCAD.
• Strong organizational, planning, and coordination abilities.
• Readiness to travel to construction sites.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Bulgarian language - fluent;
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) or equivalent is nice to have

Personality & Competencies

• Proactive and results-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership and motivation skills for team management.
• Responsibility and accountability in decision-making.
• Excellent attention to detail and precision in technical matters.
• Ability to effectively influence and communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

The company offers:

• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity for professional growth and career development.
• Meaningful role with direct impact on company success and project outcomes.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with experienced teams
• Access to industry training and professional development resources.

Only short listed candidates will be approached.