Site Engineer – Airport Construction Job Vacancy at LJ Ascendant Group – August 2026

Position: Site Engineer – Airport Construction
Organisation: LJ Ascendant Group
Location: Tanga, Tanzania
Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract
Application Deadline: 11 August 2026

About the Role

LJ Ascendant Group is seeking a hands-on Site Engineer / Works Manager to oversee daily construction activities and field operations for an airport construction project.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing site teams, subcontractors, equipment operations, and ensuring that construction activities are completed safely, efficiently, and according to approved plans.

Key Responsibilities

The Site Engineer will be responsible for:

• Managing daily construction activities on-site and ensuring compliance with approved:
  • Plans
  • Work methods
  • Project requirements
• Coordinating:
  • Site logistics
  • Labour allocation
  • Material deliveries
  • Heavy machinery utilisation
• Working closely with:
  • Subcontractors
  • Field engineers
  • Client inspectors
• Ensuring smooth daily workflow and resolving site issues.
• Enforcing:
  • Quality standards
  • Safety procedures
  • Construction protocols
• Identifying and addressing:
  • Construction bottlenecks
  • Delays
  • Operational challenges
• Maintaining detailed daily site records and reports.
• Monitoring work progress against project schedules.
• Reporting construction progress to the Project Manager.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates should have:

• Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical fields.
• Practical experience managing construction site activities.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, labour teams, and equipment operations.
• Strong understanding of construction safety and quality requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure and solve site-related challenges.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Relevant professional certifications

Email: recruitmentascendant@gmail.com

Email Subject:

Site Engineer – Airport Construction

Application Deadline: 11 August 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LJ Ascendant Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory and inclusive work environment.