Civil Structure Lead

Activities Interface Management • Act as the primary focal point for all technical interfaces between civil/structural teams and other disciplines (electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, piping, HSE, QA/QC, logistics, etc.). • Proactively coordinate and facilitate communication between internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of objectives and smooth project execution. • Lead and organise interface meetings, ensuring that issues are identified early, tracked, and resolved efficiently. • Oversee the management of interface-related documentation, ensuring traceability of decisions and actions. • Anticipate and mitigate potential conflicts or overlaps between disciplines, promoting a collaborative and solution-oriented environment. • Supervise contractual interfaces, including modifications, deviations, non-conformities, and concession requests, in close collaboration with project and contractor teams. Technical and Operational Leadership • Lead and coordinate all civil and structural activities on site, ensuring technical compliance, safety, quality, and schedule adherence. • Provide advanced technical support to supervision and construction teams, as well as claims, disputes, and correspondence from the EPC contractor. • Support the evaluation of EPC Contractor work progress. • Promote and enforce a strong HSE culture across all site activities. Team Leadership and Development • Manage and develop civil/structural engineering and supervision teams. • Foster teamwork and collaboration across disciplines. Context and environment • The project entity is a multinational joint venture with a significant social performance component and is project-financed by high-profile lenders. • Afungi Site is extremely remote in Northern Mozambique, with unreliable infrastructure and communications. • The site is subject to mitigation measures for malaria and general security risks. • Rotational position (4 weeks on 4 weeks off) Accountabilities • Ensure the technical integrity and compliance of all civil/structural works up to commissioning. • Supervise all civil/structural teams on site. • Take responsibility for proactive interface management between disciplines and contractors. • Report to project management and stakeholders. Qualifications/Experience required • Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent. • Minimum 12–15 years’ experience managing major industrial projects, ideally in oil & gas or LNG. • Proven experience in multidisciplinary team management and supervision of complex construction sites. • Fluent in English (written and spoken); Portuguese or French is an advantage. • Strong leadership, analytical skills, and decision-making ability in a multicultural, high-pressure environment. • Excellent HSE culture and risk management awareness. • Demonstrated skills in interface management and leading interdisciplinary coordination meetings.