Project Engineer (Cyprus)

About Vantage Group:

Vantage Group is a global leader in airport and transportation investment, development, management, and advisory services. Since 1994, Vantage’s corporate and network-wide team has managed an award-winning portfolio, building strong partnerships that integrate global expertise and local know-how to solve complex transportation challenges at every network location. Over three decades, Vantage has built a track record of creating customized solutions to transform airports and transportation centers that benefit the passengers, stakeholders, and communities they serve. Vantage is a wholly owned strategic platform of Investcorp Corsair Infrastructure Partners for capital deployment in the airport and transportation sectors. Visit vantagegroup.com to learn more.

The role:

Vantage Group a partner in Hermes Airports and Cyprus Airport Operating Group (CAOG) is seeking a project engineer to join the CAOG team acting as the Owners Representative for the 170 million Euro Phase 2 Expansion of Larnaca and Paphos airports (Project). 

The Project Engineer will report to and assist the Technical Project Manager in coordinating, monitoring, and tracking the construction of the Phase 2 Expansion. This position shall require interactions and relationship development with key stakeholders including the Design Build Contractor, Airport Operations, Independent Engineer, concessionaires, and the Government of Cyprus representatives. The ideal candidate shall be an independent worker, detail-oriented, with good communication skills, able to work as part of a team and to tight deadlines, demonstrate strong work ethic, including reliability, integrity, and commitment to achieving high standards.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for reading, reviewing and being knowledgeable of the project agreements, contracts, specifications, regulations, policies, procedures and other documents related to the Project.
• Assist the Technical Project Manager in the review, handling, commenting, approving and transmitting project documents to and from the Design Build Contractor and the Independent Engineer.
• Assist the Technical Project Manager by attending, participating and keeping notes at weekly, monthly and ad hoc meetings.
• Regularly visit the construction sites, alone or in groups to observe, photograph, monitor, inspect and track construction progress.
• Set an example through his/her actions and reinforce a culture of safety and compliance amongst the team, the contractor and other stakeholders. 
• Any other duty in support of the Project as required or requested by the Technical Project Manager.

About you:

The ideal candidate should possess the technical skills to read and understand, drawings, submittals, specifications, contracts, and regulations. The primary work location shall be at Larnaka Airport with frequent construction site visits to Larnaka and Paphos to review and track construction progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or related field with a valid ETEK membership and license.
• At least three (3) years of experience in construction works
• Must be fluent in both Greek and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages
• Computer literacy
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass security screening and background checks for Airport Identification.

What we offer

In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, career progression, and access to a global team of talented professionals, we are growing and offer boundless opportunities to make your mark. If you share our sense of adventure, come, and join us for the journey.   

To apply

Please visit our Careers page at:

https://www.vantagegroup.com/careers/ and follow prompts to apply with your cover letter and résumé.

All qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Cyprus will be considered.

At Vantage Group, we seek and welcome unique backgrounds, perspectives, experiences and skills. As a global organization, we are always looking for differentiated points of view.

We know that a diverse, inclusive and empowered workforce is essential to our shared success, and we invite you to join us for the journey.