Job Type: Contract

Work period: Full-Time

Duration: 12 months (expandable)

Location: Papua New Guinea

Visa Sponsorship: Available

Elevate Your Career in Construction Project Engineer with Airswift

Join our dynamic team as a Construction Project Engineer and play a pivotal role in the oil and gas industry! This is an exciting opportunity to provide site-based engineering support for a Project with our client in the oil and gas industry in a stunning remote province of Papua New Guinea, ensuring technical compliance and quality assurance in construction activities.

Role Overview

Provide site-based engineering support for the Project Facilities construction activities. Verify that Contractor’s construction work packs (CWPs) are technically complete prior to work execution and support the Permit to Work (PTW) process. Interface with Company Facilities’ Engineering to address Contractor technical issues and queries. Ensure that Contractor’s materials receipted at site conform to project specifications for quality and quantity. Coordinate with Company Logistics Advisor for Free-Issue-Material (FIM) care and custody transfer to Contractor. Validate the accuracy and completeness of as-built documentation included within Mechanical Dossier Reports (MDRs). Consolidate surveillance and inspection of Contractor’s work in accordance with approved quality documentation requirements at all 'hold' and 'witness' points. Coordinate with Site Quality team for review and approval of MDRs / Mechanical Completion dossiers. Ensure timely follow-up activities with the Site Completion team. Comply with the company's Management System (SMS), Delegation of Authority (DOA), Corporate Governance, and Safety requirements.

Skills & Qualifications

Construction Site Management: Proven experience in managing construction sites effectively. PMP: Knowledge of Project Management Professional principles. Brownfield Management: Experience in brownfield projects within the oil & gas sector. Civil Engineering: Strong foundation in civil engineering principles. Construction Schedules: Ability to develop and manage construction schedules. Construction Coordination: Expertise in coordinating various construction activities. Construction Scope Management: Skilled in defining and managing project scope. Construction Safety: Knowledge of safety protocols and regulations on construction sites. Construction Controls & Management: Experience in implementing construction controls. Project Administration: Proficient in project administration tasks.

Education & Experience

Bachelor of Engineering: Essential qualification required for this position. Registration: Will be required to register with IEPNG. Experience: Minimum of 10 years in site-based engineering roles within the upstream oil and gas industry.

Pay & Benefits

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Unlock your potential with Airswift. Apply now! Applications close on Friday 27th March 2026.

About Airswift

Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in the engineering and technology sectors. With operations spanning over 70 countries, we boast a talent pool of over 9,000 contractors and 1,000 employees. Our unparalleled reach and expertise are unmatched in the industry. Learn more about Airswift at https://www.airswift.com/blog.