Engineer Assistant (Quantity Surveyor)

Recruiting Agency: KCIeng Co., Ltd. (Korea Consultants International), based in the Republic of Korea

Name of Project: Consultancy Services for Construction Supervision for Upgrading the South Santo Road under Vanuatu Climate Resilient Transport Project (VCRTP) / Funded by World Bank

Location: Santo Island, Republic of Vanuatu

Position Held: Engineer Assistant (Quantity Surveyor) / Qualified Junior level engineers are also encouraged

Position Summary: The Engineer Assistant will primarily support quantity measurement, interim payment certification (IPC), cost control, and variation-related verification during the construction supervision stage of road and culvert works under Package 2 of the VCRTP Project, while also assisting quality control and safeguard compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quantity Surveying & Payment Certification

• Measure, verify, and record quantities of works executed (road, culverts, and related structures).
• Assist in review and verification of contractor’s progress invoices and Interim Payment Certificates (IPC).
• Maintain accurate records of measurements, test results, and supporting documents for payments.
• Support monitoring and assessment of claims, including variations and adjustments, under supervision of technical staff

2. Cost Control & Progress Monitoring

• Track physical and financial progress against approved schedules and quantities.
• Support evaluation of construction progress and assist in identifying potential cost or schedule impacts.
• Maintain daily progress logs, quantity records, and cost-related documentation.

3. Quality Control Supporting QS Functions

• Verify quality control test results and ensure compliance with specifications as supporting evidence for payments.
• Ensure all QC tests and laboratory results are properly documented and linked to measured quantities.
• Assist in inspection of materials and workmanship relevant to quantity and payment certification.

4. As-Built Quantities & Documentation

• Support preparation and verification of As-Built drawings and final quantities for Project Completion Reports.
• Ensure consistency between executed works, approved drawings, and measured quantities.

5. Reporting & Digital Monitoring

• Record quantity, progress, and quality data using ICT-based monitoring tools (ODK).
• Support the dissemination of progress, quantities, and payment-related information through Viber or other mobile platforms.
• Upload quantity measurement records, progress photos, and supporting evidence to the project server.

6. Coordination & Safeguard Integration

• Coordinate with International team and safeguard experts to ensure compliance requirements are reflected in measurement, reporting, and payment processes.
• Include safeguard compliance status in inspection records, measurement sheets, and progress reports.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV in MDB format to the email address below. Only CVs submitted in the prescribed MDB format will be considered. Shortlisted candidates only will be contacted separately by the HR team.