Team Leader - Bridge and Highway Project (Philippines)

Reference: 301101596_1750773774

Team Leader - ADB-Financed Bridge and Highway Project (Philippines)
Location: Philippines (project-based)
International Engineering Consultancy

Contract Duration: 40 Man months
Start Date: Q3/Q4 2025 (subject to mobilization schedule)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Team Leader / Chief Resident Engineer to partake with an internationally recognized consulting firm for the construction supervision of a major ADB-financed bridge and highway infrastructure project in the Philippines. This is a key expert position, providing leadership, technical oversight, and interface with the client (Government of the Philippines) and the Asian Development Bank.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate the supervision team throughout the project life-cycle.
  • Act as the primary liaison between the end client, the contractor, and ADB.
  • Monitor compliance with technical specifications, contract conditions, and environmental and social safeguards.
  • Ensure quality assurance, progress monitoring, cost control, and risk management.
  • Prepare progress reports and technical documentation in line with ADB standards.
  • Oversee implementation of international best practices in construction safety, sustainability, and engineering quality.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Master's Degree preferred).
  • Registered/licensed professional engineer.
  • Minimum 20 years of professional experience in infrastructure projects.
  • At least 15 years on major bridge/highway construction supervision assignments.
  • At least 8+ years as Team Leader or Chief Resident Engineer or Deputy Team Leader on at least one ADB or other MDB-financed project.
  • 10+ years working in Asia, (outside of home country)
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Language:

Fluent in English is essential.

Salary Package:

The salary is flexible depending on experience but would be expected to be in the region of $10-12,000 per month Tax Free

Key Words / SEO

Bridge, Civil, Roads, Highways, Team Leader, Chief Resident Engineer, Construction supervision, FIDIC, ADB, World Bank WB, EBRD, Donor Funded, Urban Roads, South East Asia, Philippines

Closing Statement

ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the Worlds leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting expats and local experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.

For more information on any senior Highway and Bridge jobs please contact Oliver Jones at ewi recruitment on o.jones(at)ewi-group.com

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$10,000.00 - $12,000.00
Per month
USD10000 - USD12000 per month + + Allowances

Philippines

Fixed Term Contract

Added 24/06/2025
Reference: 301101596_1750773774

Team Leader - Bridge and Highway Project (Philippines)

Philippines
Fixed Term Contract

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