Reporting to the General Manager Projects & Engineering, the Civil/Structural Engineer will lead all civil/structural design, engineering and construction for projects in buildings and infrastructure based onshore, nearshore and offshore, and remote operations.  

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Lead all matters of civil/structural engineering from design changes and development, engineering reviews, construction reviews, acceptance of site changes, compliance with codes and standards.  
  • Manage the structural engineering change register.  
  • Oversee the development of structural engineering project briefs, technical specifications, and designs including drawings and bill-of-quantities.  
  • Lead the structural engineering procurement processes based on the bill of quantities.  
  • Continually review the project scope of structural works to schedule deliverables and forecast estimated costs based on the earned schedule progress.  
  • Oversee all onsite to monitor compliance with PNG building and safety regulations  
  • Ensure all Subcontractors meet structural engineering contractual conditions of performance.  
  • Carry out technical and feasibility studies and draw up blueprints that satisfy technical specifications.  
  • Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to schedule progress  
  • Conduct on site investigations and analyze data (maps, reports, tests, drawings and other). 

Qualifications/Experiences: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent.  
  • Current Registered Member of IEPNG or equivalent.  
  • Familiar with civil/structural engineering design applications such as Staad Pro or Revit or similar.  
  • Proficiency in the use of P6 Primavera, Oracle based Timewriting and Project Cost Accounting, Document Control System Aconex or similar.  
  • 15+ years’ experience in leading civil/structural engineering matters on design and engineering, procurement, construction of major projects.  

Technical Skills/Competencies: 

  • Prefer Solid technical knowledge of civil, structures, space frames design, structural design, construction, asset management and infrastructure engineering related disciplines.  
  • High level structural engineering skills and knowledge for concept development, engineering, procurement and construction. 
  • High level skills in Cost Time and Resource stewardship.  
  • Knowledge of Workplace Health & Safety Rules and Legislation.


Kumul Petroleum offers competitive remuneration packages for suitable candidates who can think on their feet and be self-directed in their learning. Please send your application comprising your cover letter, updated CV and copies of your relevant qualification to: 

The Human Resources Advisor 
Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited
PO Box 143, Port Moresby, NCD

All applications must be submitted by email to:  recruitment@kumulpetroleum.com  
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and thank you for your interest in Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited. Applications close at 5:00 pm on the 9th of August 2024. 

Job Name: CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Job Category: TECHNICAL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Port Moresby

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