Design Review Engineer
General Information
Position Title
Design Review Engineer
Job Category
Engineer
Duty Station(s)
Copenhagen
Seniority Level
Mid Level
ICS Level
ICS 10
Contract Type
ICA \- IICA \- Regular
Contract Level
IICA 2
Posting Start Date
08\-Jun\-2026
Posting End Date
29\-Jun\-2026
Duration
Ongoing subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance.
Job Highlight
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the safety and sustainability of infrastructure projects worldwide. The position offers a unique blend of technical expertise, project coordination, and knowledge sharing, with opportunities to influence design standards and improve project outcomes in diverse operational contexts.
About the Group
The Infrastructure and Project Management Group (IPMG) provides policy, standards guidance and support in three UNOPS service lines of Project Management, Infrastructure and Financial Management Services (Grant Support and Fund Management). IPMG leads the design and implementation of a project, programme and portfolio management (P3M) system centered around the needs of UNOPS partners, beneficiaries and frontline personnel. IPMG also drives UNOPS efforts to leverage sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructure and maximize local capacity through grant support management to achieve sustainable development. Through thought leadership, we aim to position UNOPS with its partners, foster innovative solutions for sustainable and inclusive development, and accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This includes speeding up the implementation of urgent infrastructure and scaling up infrastructure service delivery, particularly in relation to climate action and energy. Our delivery approach to project management, infrastructure and grant support management prioritizes development needs, empowers institutions and communities, builds partners’ capacity, champions gender equality and social inclusion and reduces environmental impact. IPMG translates policy into practice by providing strategic direction, standards and oversight, while facilitating knowledge sharing and capacity\-building for UNOPS teams globally.
Job Specific Context
The Portfolio Delivery Support unit as part of IPMG, provides support and an organizational oversight function and considers the application of standards, guidance and best practice throughout the execution of programmes and associated projects.
This unit delivers support and oversight functions through two technical support streams, the infrastructure and the project management streams. The Infrastructure stream includes the Design Review Team (DR).
The technical support streams are responsible for supporting delivery scale\-up \& speed\-up by expanding the portfolio delivery support by enhancing the consultation and approval of IPMG related policy interpretations, exceptions, waivers, and policy\-related advice to the field. The team also supports IPMG's role in Operational Risk Management, including undertaking Risk Based Performance Assessment missions, leading and coordinating technical support on operational risk mitigation in Country Offices with relevant gaps. In addition to the Infrastructure Consultancy Services Global LTA Management.
The IPMG’s Design Review team fulfills a dual mandate. The first role is to verify the technical competency of all UNOPS infrastructure designs, ensuring minimum requirements for life safety and functionality are met, and promoting a consistent, effective, and efficient approach for our donors and beneficiaries. Ensuring that minimum requirements for life safety and functionality of design is maintained and to achieve a consistent, effective and efficient approach in infrastructure activities for our donors and beneficiaries. The second role is to act as a Centre of Excellence and Strategic Partner, focusing on knowledge\-sharing, best practice dissemination, expert technical guidance, and cultivating informed risk management in infrastructure design. This position is within the Design Review team.
Role Purpose
Under the direction of the Design Review Team Lead, the successful incumbent will be responsible for helping to ensure the safety and functionality of UNOPS infrastructure. More specifically, the Design Review Engineer will be responsible for:* The evaluation and review of medium and high\-risk infrastructure works and verifying reviews of low risk works.
- Engaging with design teams and IPMG design review technical retainers to identify and resolve technical design issues.
- Providing technical guidance on design aspects of infrastructure works.
- Cultivating informed risk management in infrastructure design.
Functions / Key Results Expected
1\. Technical Analysis of Design* The Design Reviewer Engineer will play a support role in assuring the safety and quality of designs for UNOPS infrastructure. Applying his/her technical expertise and professional experience, directed by the Design Review Team Lead, the Engineer will liaise with third\-party reviewers to review and issue reports for the designs of medium and high\-risk works and verify the process of review of low\-risk projects.
2\. Engage with infrastructure teams on technical issues* The incumbent will regularly engage with infrastructure project teams to evaluate and support technical design development and design review processes with field office project teams, third\-party design reviewers, and peer reviewers of design packages.
3\. Engage with infrastructure teams on coordination of project requirements and design review* The Design Review Engineer will regularly communicate and coordinate with field office design teams to successfully resolve technical issues or designed elements that deviate from codes. When appropriate, the Engineer will also support the development of local design management activities and guide project teams on control / assurance procedures that support efficient delivery of competent design packages.
- The Design Review Engineer will act primarily as the Focal Point for a Region (for example Asia / Middle East / Latin America / Central Europe / Africa). Depending on workload, the role may also engage with country offices / projects not specifically within their primary geographic area.
5\. Application of professional judgement* To ensure the safety and functionality of UNOPS infrastructure while recognizing the circumstances and constraints of the UNOPS operational context, the Design Review Engineer will be required to apply professional judgment in the technical application of relevant engineering codes and standards and the evaluation of design packages.
6\. Independence, Integrity and Opportunity* In the performance of his/her services, the Design Review Engineer will provide independent technical evaluation and recommendations, free of conflicts of interests, and be able to maintain the integrity of the technical opinion against project pressures.
7\. Monitoring and Progress Control* Ongoing assessment of task completion that meets quality expectations
- Successfully meeting deadlines
- Completing progress reports as required
Skills
Communication, Engineering Design, Problem Solving, Quality Assurance, Report Writing, Stakeholder Management, Technical Analysis
Competencies
Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organisation. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organisation.
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, ra
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