Position Title
REF 1815: Engineer (Delivery)
About Our Organisation
The Water Authority of Fiji is a corporate body established under the Water Authority of Fiji Act 2007 to make provision for the effective management and administration of the Water and the wastewater systems.
We are responsible for providing access to quality drinking water and wastewater services to over 159,000 and 33,540 residential and non-residential metered customers in the urban areas of Fiji and also setting up water supply systems in rural areas.
Position Objective
This Engineer – Infrastructure Delivery is responsible for providing expert engineering knowledge and advice towards the planning and timely execution of construction projects. This responsibility includes assisting Regional Senior Engineer Construction (RSEC) and Senior Engineers with the preparation of relevant budgets and the scheduling and monitoring of construction projects. This position reports to Regional Senior Engineer Construction (RSEC) & Manager – Infrastructure Delivery.
Key Accountabilities
- Robust engineering services provided
- Effective, realistic and achievable construction project plans developed and successfully implemented
- Close liaison with Regional Senior Engineer Construction as well as the Manager Delivery & Manager Design ensured in the development of plans
- Technical reports, drawing and other documentation associated with the outcomes of this role prepared in a timely and complete manner
- Timely preparation of PSIP submissions to attain capital funding for construction works, including business cases, delivered and requested funding obtained
- Line Manager and Regional Senior Engineer Construction assisted in in the successful oversight of construction projects from conception to completion
- Projects reviewed in-depth schedule deliverables and estimate costs accurately calculated / determined.
- Design-related issues that occur on-site efficiently and effectively resolved
- Effective monitoring and reporting of performance of contractors and their contractual obligations ensured; targets fully met on time
- Work progress reviewed daily and report submitted to Manager and Regional Senior Engineer Construction.
- Internal and external report pertaining to work progress prepared in a timely manner and submitted to Manager and Regional Senior Engineer Construction.
- Appropriate procurement strategies compliant with potential donor agency guidelines planned, developed & implemented; for construction projects
- Risk management plans implemented and monitored at work sites to ensure full compliance and any non-compliance addressed
- Quality construction standards implemented and use of proper construction techniques maintained
- WAF's professional standards maintained and company objectives in relation to budget targets, service quality, company reputation, OH&S and environmental standards met and compliance with external and internal standards maintained at all times
- Standard Operating Procedures for all construction projects developed, periodically reviewed and refined
- All operational, maintenance and improvement activities, relating to WAF's construction projects effectively supervised to ensure full compliance with drawings/design specification and engineering standards
- Relevant technical support, supervision, management and offering of timely and relevant advice provided
- Timely completion of all disaster & emergency response rehabilitation works on WAF infrastructure, involving the construction team, ensured
- Innovative solutions to continuously improve the construction engineering function effectively developed and culture of innovation encouraged amongst subordinates
- Innovative solutions appropriately derived from and based on robust data collection through data logging & monitoring systems and water modelling analysis
- Appropriate and timely assistance provided to particularly with respect to the following:
- Conditional assessments, identifying risks and developing preventative maintenance schedules
- Effective contribution to the ongoing development of engineering related models ensured
- Full compliance with all WAF polices, SOP, legislative and regulatory requirements maintained at all times
- Quality technical/engineering advice provided to Manager and Senior Engineer Construction and the Construction Team
- Tender evaluation committee
- Evaluation of tenders on technical aspects of the tender namely specifications etc.
- Effective, realistic and achievable construction project plans developed and successfully implemented
- Human capital management
- Effective oversight and on-the-job training for staff delivered
- Direct reports are highly motivated and productive
- Training needs for staff effectively monitored in partnership with the supervisors and appropriately addressed in consultation with the HR Department
- Relevant performance measures established for staff, timely performance appraisals carried out and action items (for both strengths and weaknesses) resolved in consultation with the HR Department and other relevant parties
- Effective contribution to the HR Recruitment function for relevant WAF positions ensured. This shall include but not be limited to being a member of relevant recruitment interview panels
- Disciplinary actions carried out in consultation with the HR Department and in full compliance with all relevant laws, legislations and internal requirements
- Timely, relevant and compliant reporting
- All internal and external (if any) reporting requirements in regards to the outcomes of this role fully understood and correctly executed
- Robust and relevant periodic reports prepared and submitted; including but not limited to
- Construction progress reports, engineering plans/documentation etc.
- System performance reporting (both verbal and written) and reporting of any engineering related issues that are relevant to WAF goals to WAF Senior Management.
- Superiors provided with useful information combined with analysis and interpretation, for the purpose of decision making
- Ad-hoc information request by superiors addressed in a timely manner
- Robust and relevant periodic reports prepared and submitted; including but not limited to
- All internal and external (if any) reporting requirements in regards to the outcomes of this role fully understood and correctly executed
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Cooperation within the team and greater function / department encouraged
- Cooperation across functions / departments ensured
- Collaboration and leadership to achieve relevant organisational targets and goals
- Other related duties assigned by Manager and Senior Engineer Construction effectively and efficiently addressed
- Organisational Values promoted and demonstrated at all times
- Support toward the alignment of deliverables to organisational values and strategic directions ensured
- Organisational values and good corporate and governance practices are complied with in delivering outcomes ensured
Qualification and Experience Requirement
The applicant must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with at least 2 years’ experience
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of Hydraulic & Structural Design in accordance with AS/NZ Standards
- Sound Knowledge of Spreadsheets, Auto Cad, Word Processing and Microsoft Office Suites (Outlook, Access & PowerPoint, etc.)
- Ability to instruct, supervise and create a motivated environment amongst staff where goals can be achieved efficiently and effectively
- Demonstrated ability to develop cost-effective solutions that are commercially focused
- Experience in formulating and implementing operational policies and guidelines
- Good understanding of the budget, expenditure procedures and processes
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to think strategically and holistically
- Relevant project management experience is an advantage
- Experience in formulating and implementing operational policies and guidelines
How To Apply For Position
Interested candidates are advised to apply online and complete the recruitment requirements on the portal. All applications should be received no later than 11th September, 2026
INCOMPLETE & LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Employment Type
Established
SBU
Infrastructure Delivery
Sub-Section
Delivery
No. of Positions
2
Salary Scale
$35,200.00-$44,000.00 Per year
Job Location
National Office - Suva
Vacancy Valid Till
September 11, 2026
