Background: 

The Manager Engineering Services & Design is responsible for providing strategic leadership, technical direction, and professional oversight for all engineering and design activities across the University. The role ensures that all infrastructure, buildings, and campus services are designed, developed, and maintained to meet statutory requirements, safety standards, sustainability goals, and the long-term strategic objectives of the institution. The position leads the engineering design function, drives asset performance improvements, and ensures that all projects are delivered with high-quality engineering, robust risk management, and technical excellence. 

Person Specification: 

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years related work experience in either the field of Architectural, Construction Management, Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent; and OR a Trade Diploma in Civil, Building, Architectural or related engineering discipline with at least 15 years of relevant field experience.

Desirable:

• A higher postgraduate qualification would be desirable.
• Extensive experience in managing small to large University Building & Facility maintenance projects.
• The incumbent must be computer literate and have a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, and Project Management Software such as Microsoft Projects
• Experience in developing cyclical/Preventative maintenance programs, implementation, monitoring and control for facilities maintenance & Building services.
• Sound working knowledge of Financial Management in preparing Operating and Maintenance project Budgets, and monitoring monthly, quarterly and annual budget performances.
• The incumbent must have worked experience in developing Key Performance Indicators and a management of reward system for staff through annual appraisals.
• Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety Requirements and safe work practice.
• Excellent skills in communication at all levels and within diverse cultures.
• Ability to motivate staff.
• Ability to develop and assess scope of works for building, facility maintenance and external infrastructure.

Salary: FJD67,014.00 gross per annum plus 10% superannuation

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Application Details

All applications are to include:
 
• A letter of application addressing each of the criterion listed under the Person Specification more specifically the Essential and Desirable criteria. This application letter will form the main basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide the application letter will result in your application not being considered. 

• A detailed CV with three referees full contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses). Candidate should state their relationship with each referee (e.g. line manager, former postgraduate supervisor). 

• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates that are of relevance to the qualification requirements of the advertised position.

All applications must be submitted online using the University’s online job applications system which can be accessed at this address: https://careers.fnu.ac.fj .

Applications sent via email or manually for all positions will not be accepted.

Should you have any queries on the advertised opportunity or face difficulty in submitting the application online, please email the following:

1. HR Partner (email ID stated in the advertisement): For any queries regarding the advertised position.
2. hrat@fnu.ac.fj : For any assistance with the online application or technical issues.
3. vacancy2@fnu.ac.fj : For other queries regarding the advertised position, expression of interest or FNU careers.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by Fiji National University, then your application has not been successful.

FNU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to applicants holding Fiji citizenship. International applicants may be considered.