Location: Takoradi, Ghana (West Africa)
Employment Type: Full-Time | International Relocation
Industry: Construction & Engineering
Project Type: Hospital / Healthcare Infrastructure
About the Opportunity
Antal International is recruiting a Site Engineer on behalf of an established international construction and engineering company for a new hospital construction project in Takoradi, Ghana.
Our client is involved in major construction and infrastructure developments across Africa, delivering technically demanding projects through multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
The successful candidate will support the execution of on-site construction activities, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, quality standards, project schedules, and safety requirements.
This opportunity offers international project exposure, a multicultural working environment, and an attractive expatriate compensation and benefits package.
Key Responsibilities
Site Construction & Execution
- Supervise and coordinate daily construction activities, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
- Monitor construction progress, identify potential delays, and support the implementation of corrective measures.
- Coordinate civil, structural, architectural, and building services activities throughout project execution.
- Support the Project Manager in achieving construction milestones and maintaining project quality standards.
Subcontractor & Workforce Coordination
- Supervise subcontractors and construction teams, ensuring effective task allocation and execution.
- Monitor subcontractor performance, workmanship, productivity, and compliance with project requirements.
- Coordinate workforce planning, resource allocation, and daily site activities.
- Assist with verifying completed works and supporting subcontractor progress assessments.
Quality Assurance & Technical Compliance
- Conduct regular site inspections to ensure construction works comply with technical drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
- Identify construction defects, non-conformances, and technical issues, coordinating corrective actions with relevant teams.
- Collaborate with engineering and MEP teams to ensure effective integration of building services with civil and architectural works.
- Support quality inspections, audits, and construction documentation.
Materials & Site Administration
- Monitor material availability, inventory, and usage across construction activities.
- Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely availability of construction materials and equipment.
- Identify material shortages and operational constraints that may affect construction progress.
- Maintain accurate daily site records, progress reports, and construction documentation.
Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Ensure construction activities comply with company HSE policies and site safety procedures.
- Conduct routine safety inspections and support risk assessments.
- Promote safe working practices among subcontractors and construction teams.
- Support the implementation of corrective and preventive safety measures.
Candidate Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related construction engineering discipline.
- Practical experience in site engineering, construction supervision, or building project execution.
- Experience working on commercial, institutional, healthcare, or other large-scale building construction projects.
- Previous exposure to hospital or healthcare construction projects would be advantageous.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating subcontractors and supervising daily construction activities.
Technical Skills
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, and project documentation.
- Knowledge of construction methodologies, quality control procedures, and site management practices.
- Understanding of civil, structural, architectural, and MEP coordination requirements.
- Familiarity with construction scheduling, materials management, and progress reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Microsoft Project is advantageous.
- Understanding of construction HSE standards and procedures.
Personal Attributes
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with multicultural engineering and construction teams.
- Proactive, hands-on approach to site supervision and project execution.
- Good written and spoken English.
- Willingness to relocate to Takoradi, Ghana, for a full-time international assignment.
Compensation & Benefits
Our client offers an attractive international employment package, which may include:
- Competitive net monthly salary, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
- Company-provided accommodation in a secure residential compound.
- Meals and laundry services.
- Company-provided transportation.
- International flights and rotation travel.
- Medical insurance.
- Relocation assistance.
Final compensation, benefits, and rotation arrangements will be confirmed during the recruitment process.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Contribute to the construction of a major healthcare facility in Ghana.
- Gain international experience on a technically demanding building project.
- Collaborate with experienced international construction and engineering professionals.
- Work in a multicultural environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Benefit from an international assignment package designed to support relocation and living arrangements.
Apply Now
If you have relevant site engineering experience and are interested in an international construction opportunity in Ghana, we encourage you to apply.
Please submit your updated CV in English.
All applications will be handled confidentially by Antal International.