Individual Consultants for the Site Engineer

**Project:** Nurturing Early Skills through Technology

TERMS OF REFERENCE

National Individual Consultant

Site Engineer (One Position)

 

Title	Site Engineer
Contractual Arrangement	Local Recruitment
Expected Start Date	December 9th 2026
Contract Duration	Eight (8) months (December 2026 – August 2027), with possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance, project needs, and availability of funding.
Level of Input	Full-time
Project	Nurturing Early Skills through Technology (NEST) Project
Financing Partner	The World Bank
Hiring Organization	Shanti Volunteer Association (SVA)
Duty Station	Battambang Province (covering project sites in Kos Kralar, Ek Phnom and Thmar Kaul Districts)
Contract Type	Time Based

 

1.  Background

The Nurturing Early Skills through Technology (NEST) Project is funded by the Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF) and administered by the World Bank. The Project is implemented by Shanti Volunteer Association (SVA) in close collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) of Cambodia.

The Project aims to enhance access to and quality of Early Childhood Education (ECE) through the promotion of learning through play and the integration of digital technology in target districts in Cambodia. The Project supports teacher professional development, establishment of an ECE digital resource platform, parental and community engagement, improvement of preschool learning environments through construction and renovation, and implementation of pilot school meal programs.

The Project is implemented in selected districts in Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, and Pailin provinces, targeting public preschools with the objective of strengthening equitable access to quality ECE services for young children aged 3–5 years.

Under Component 2 of the Project, SVA will implement phase 1 of civil works activities, comprising: (i) construction of 8 new preschool buildings, toilets, water tanks and 6 kitchen facilities; (ii) renovation of 17 existing preschool buildings; and (iii) outdoor environment improvements at  25 targeted preschools. These works are spread across three districts in Battambang province and one district in Banteay Meanchey Province, and procured through Request for Bids (RFB) and Request for Quotations (RFQ) methods.

To strengthen day-to-day site supervision during the main construction period, SVA seeks to recruit a Site Engineer based in Battambang Province. The Site Engineer will provide full-time, on-site supervision of the prime contractor(s) at project sites in Battambang Province, under the technical guidance of the Civil Engineer Consultant and the SVA Engineer.

 

2.  Objectives

The objective of this assignment is to ensure that the prime contractor’s civil works at project sites are executed in accordance with the approved drawings, technical specifications, Bills of Quantities (BoQ), and contract requirements, through on-site supervision by the Site Engineer.

Specifically, the Site Engineer will:

• Provide full-time, day-to-day on-site supervision of the prime contractor’s works at project sites in the assigned province.
• Ensure quality of materials and workmanship are complied with specification, approved drawing, method statement and schedules.
• Ensure that the prime contractor executed all work in compliance with approved Environmental and Social(E&S) document
• Maintain accurate and complete site records, including site diaries, inspection checklists, measurement records, and photo documentation.
• Provide verified site-level information (progress, quantities, defects) to the Civil Engineer Consultant and SVA Engineer to support progress monitoring, payment certification, and completion.

 

3.  Scope of Work

Under the technical guidance of the Civil Engineer Consultant and the SVA Engineer, the Consultant shall undertake the following tasks at project sites:

a.  Site Mobilization and Pre-Construction

• Become familiar with the approved drawings, technical specifications, BoQs, contract documents, and contractors’ work programs for each assigned site, and report any discrepancies to the Civil Engineer and SVA Engineer.
• Participate in site handover to contractors and in pre-mobilization meetings with contractors, school representatives, and the SVA project team.
• Sites readiness: coordinate with contractor’s supervisor and relevant stakeholders at target schools during contractor mobilization.
• Prepare and submit updated sites plan including photos
• Confirm that contractors have mobilized the required personnel, equipment, materials, site signage, and safety arrangements before works begin.

b.  Day-to-Day Site Supervision and Quality Control

• Conduct full-time, day-to-day supervision of civil works at assigned sites, prioritizing site visits according to construction schedules and critical activities.
• Inspect and verify key construction stages before contractors proceed (e.g., reinforcement and formwork inspection prior to concreting), using standard inspection checklists.
• Verify that materials delivered to site comply with approved samples and technical specifications, and reject and record non-compliant materials.
• Witness and record field and material tests (e.g., concrete slump tests, sampling of concrete test cubes, compaction checks), and follow up on test results.
• Issue site instructions to contractors on quality and workmanship issues within delegated authority, and refer matters beyond this authority, including design changes and variations, to the Civil Engineer Consultant and SVA Engineer.

 

c.  Site Records, Progress Monitoring and Reporting

• Maintain a site diary for each site, recording daily activities, workforce and equipment, weather conditions, materials delivered, inspections, instructions issued, visitors, and issues.
• Maintain photo documentation (before, during, and after works) and inspection records for each site.
• Monitor actual progress against contractors’ approved work programs, and report delays together with proposed corrective measures.
• Prepare weekly site progress reports and monthly reports, and submit them to the Civil Engineer Consultant and SVA Engineer.
• Participate in regular site meetings and record minutes and agreed actions, as required.

d.  Measurement and Payment Support

• Verify at sites the actual completed works in Activity Schedule submitted by contractors
• Prepare measurement sheets and supporting documentation for contractors’ payment applications, for review by the Civil Engineer Consultant and SVA Engineer.
• Record and report site conditions or instructions that may give rise to variations or claims, with supporting evidence, for review by the Civil Engineer Consultant and SVA Engineer.

e.  Environmental, Social, and Safety Compliance

• Monitor contractors’ daily implementation of occupational health and safety (OHS) measures, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE), site fencing and barricading, safety signage, safe working at height, and first aid, with particular attention to the safety of children, teachers, and community members at operating preschools.
• Monitor implementation of E&S mitigation measures at construction sites, including dust and noise control, waste management, drainage, and agreed working hours, in coordination with the E&S Specialist.
• Monitor contractor compliance with labor management requirements, including workers’ code of conduct and prevention of child labor.
• Report E&S incidents, accidents, and non-compliance to the E&S Specialist and SVA Project Manager immediately, and in any case within 24 hours, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Liaise with school directors, School Management Committees (SMCs), and local authorities on site-level matters, and refer community concerns and grievances to the Project Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM).

f.  Completion and Handover

• Participate in pre-completion and final inspections, and prepare defect (snagging) lists for each site.
• Monitor rectification of defects by contractors and confirm completion of rectification works.
• Compile site-level completion documentation, including as-built mark-ups, photo records, test records, and site diaries.
• Support the handover of completed facilities to schools, School Management Committees (SMCs), and relevant government counterparts.

 

 

4.  Expected Outputs and Deliverables

The following deliverables are expected over the course of the assignment. Timelines are indicative and subject to adjustment based on project implementation progress and construction schedules.

#	Deliverable	Timeline
1	Inception Work Plan and site supervision schedule for assigned sites	Within two (2) weeks of contract signing
2	Site diaries and inspection checklists for each site	Daily (submitted with weekly reports)
3	Weekly site progress report (progress, quality issues, instructions issued, E&S/OHS observations, and photos)	Weekly
4	Monthly report, including progress against work programs and E&S compliance	Monthly
5	Material inspection and test records, and measurement sheets supporting contractors’ payment applications	As required, in line with contractors’ payment schedules
6	E&S and OHS incident reports	Within 24 hours of occurrence
7	Defect lists and pre-completion inspection reports for each site	Prior to practical completion at each site
8	Site completion documentation package and Final Report	Upon practical completion of each site; Final Report at end of contract

5.  Work Supervision

The Consultant will work under the overall supervision of the SVA Project Manager and will receive day-to-day technical guidance from the Civil Engineer Consultant and the SVA Engineer.

The Consultant will coordinate and liaise with:

• The Civil Engineer and the SVA Engineer to ensure a consistent supervision approach across provinces;
• PMU members and field staff;
• The E&S Specialist and other technical consultants engaged under the Project;
• Contractors, site supervisors, and construction personnel at project sites;
• School directors, School Management Committees (SMCs), community representatives, and sub-national authorities at project sites.

The Consultant shall submit site records and weekly reports to the Civil Engineer Consultant and SVA Engineer, and monthly reports to the SVA Project Manager through the SVA Engineer, for review and approval. The Consultant shall participate in regular coordination meetings, site meetings, and World Bank supervision missions, as required.

6.  Contract Term and Location of Assignment

The contract period is eight (8) months, from December 2026 to August 2027, with possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance, project needs, and availability of funding.

The Consultant will be engaged as a full-time Individual Consultant (IC) under the NEST Project and is expected to be present at project sites on a daily basis throughout the assignment period.

Key arrangements are as follows:

 

• Duty Station: Battambang Province (covering project sites in Kos Kralar, Ek Phnom and Thmar Kaul Districts)
• Contract Modality: The contract will be time-based, with remuneration at a fixed monthly rate for the duration of the assignment.
• Working Arrangements: Full-time, in accordance with SVA working hours. Work outside regular working hours may be required in line with construction activities, subject to SVA policy.
• The Consultant is expected to work primarily at project sites and to make their own arrangements for workspace. No office space will be provided by SVA; however, the Consultant may use the SVA Battambang Office for meetings or as required. The Consultant is expected to provide their own computer, smartphone for photo documentation, and personal working equipment.
• Payment Modality: Payment shall be made on a monthly basis upon submission and approval of monthly reports and agreed deliverables.
• Travel costs directly related to project implementation and approved by SVA, including daily travel to project sites, will be covered in accordance with SVA travel policy.

7.  Consultant Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, or other relevant technical field. A technical diploma with additional relevant site experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of relevant professional experience in site supervision of building construction and/or renovation works.
• Hands-on experience in site-level quality control, including stage inspections, material checks, and quantity measurement.
• Experience in maintaining site diaries, inspection records, and progress reports.
• Experience in construction of schools or other public or community buildings is an advantage.
• Experience working on World Bank-financed or other internationally funded projects is an advantage.

Technical Competencies

• Sound practical knowledge of building construction methods, materials, and quality control at site.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, and Bills of Quantities.
• Ability to carry out site measurements and quantity verification.
• Familiarity with occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and environmental and social compliance in construction settings.
• Ability to keep accurate records and prepare clear and timely reports.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word and Excel); knowledge of AutoCAD is an advantage.
• Fluency in Khmer is required; working knowledge of English, both written and spoken, is required.

Other Considerations

• Willingness to reside in or near the assigned province and to travel daily to project sites, including remote rural areas.
• A valid driving license is required.
• The Consultant must not hold a government position during the contract period.
• The Consultant must not have any conflict of interest with contractors engaged under the Project.

 

8.  Guidelines for Applying

Interested candidates should submit the following documents to the contact below, with the subject line:

“Application for IC – Site Engineer (Battambang) – NEST Project: [Your Full Name]”

Required submission documents:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) clearly demonstrating qualifications and relevant experience.
• Cover letter outlining suitability for the role, expected monthly rate, and availability.

 

Submit to:

 

Ms. Chea Sopheavy

Position: Procurement and Operation Officer, Shanti Volunteer Association (SVA)

Address: No. 8, Street 424, Sangkat Tomnob Teuk, Khan Boeng Keng Kang, Phnom Penh

Email: info@sva-cambodia.org

 

Copy to:

 

Ms. Ayano Kikuchi

Position: Project Manager, NEST Project, SVA

Email:  kikuchi@sva.or.jp

Applications will be accepted until November 25th, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (Revised February 2025), under the Individual Consultant (IC) selection method.