Conceives, designs, appraises, directs, manages and supervises the construction of engineering works for the protection and promotion of public health and for the improvement of man’s environments; investigates, improves and rectifies engineering works and other projects that are capable of injuring public health by being faulty in conception, design, direction or management.

Drills, cuts and shapes steel sections; assembles structural members and erects steel structures by riveting or bolting; operates power shears, oxy-acetylene flame cutting equipment and other tools.

Cuts, shapes and sets tiles on walls, ceilings and floors to specified levels and patterns.

Carries out structural engineering work under the supervision of a structural engineer.

Carries out geotechnical engineering work under the supervision of a geotechnical engineer.

Performs technical tasks, either independently or under the direction of a qualified engineer, contributory to design, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical engineering systems and equipment. Assists to plan, coordinate and supervise their projects.

Purchases construction materials; plans and co‑ordinates deliveries of materials to match progress; receives and despatches materials on site and ensures their security.