Job Description
Role Overview
- The Civil Engineer will be responsible for planning, designing, and supervising construction and infrastructure projects from concept to completion.
- The role requires strong technical competence, site supervision capability, and strict adherence to safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
- The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable building codes and engineering standards.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Technical Planning:
- Develop and review structural and civil engineering designs, drawings, and specifications.
- Prepare project plans, cost estimates, and resource requirements.
- Conduct feasibility studies, site investigations, and preliminary design assessments.
- Ensure all designs comply with local regulations, industry standards, and safety requirements.
Site Supervision & Project Execution:
- Oversee daily site operations to ensure adherence to approved designs and quality standards.
- Coordinate contractors, architects, surveyors, and subcontractors.
- Conduct site inspections, measurements, and material testing.
- Identify and resolve technical challenges during project execution.
Quality, Safety & Compliance:
- Implement QA/QC procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
- Enforce environmental, health, and safety standards on-site.
- Ensure compliance with building codes, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Cost & Timeline Management:
- Track project timelines, budgets, and material utilization.
- Support procurement with material specifications and vendor evaluations.
- Provide progress updates and technical reports to management and clients.
Stakeholder Coordination:
- Participate in project meetings and provide expert engineering guidance.
- Maintain clear documentation of project activities and technical decisions.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional certification or registration with Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) is an advantage.
- 3–7 years of relevant experience in construction, infrastructure, or structural engineering projects.
- Proficiency in engineering design and CAD software.
- Strong knowledge of safety regulations, building codes, and quality standards.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure.
Core Competencies:
- Structural design and analysis
- Project planning and coordination
- Budget monitoring and cost control
- Site supervision and contractor management
- Technical documentation and reporting
- Proficiency in CAD tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and teamwork.