• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Highway Material Engineer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 20 years


• Location Edo , Lagos


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  

Job Description

• The Senior Materials Engineer, a key member of the shared services team, will provide essential support to the construction team regarding materials submittals, approvals, testing, and sampling.


• This role involves participating in quality control activities, including laboratory and field testing, evaluating and accepting materials, and overseeing all remedial and corrective measures.

Responsibilities

• Trail mix design at laboratory and plant trials with: Subgrade soils, granular filling materials, Granular Sub Base, cement-stabilized base course, concrete mix (up to M50), and bituminous works, road marking and road furniture, material testing for both plant-based and supplied materials, third-party testing, usage of recycling materials with RAP technologies and cost optimization techniques utilizing stabilization concepts.


• Review and approve all submitted materials by the contractor.


• Ensure compliance of used materials with the project’s specifications.


• Ensure sustainable practices are implemented at the site.


• Maintain the hygiene of the system by managing waste and controlling environmental impacts from plant wastage.


• Keep a continuous track of material consumption.


• Regularly calibrate plants and lab equipment.


• Conduct Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and load tests on old structures to confirm their life and load-bearing capacity.


• Participate in construction quality control processes.


• Supervise, participate, and direct the sampling and testing of all materials in accordance with the contract and specifications.


• Analyze test results promptly and recommend actions to the Project Director.


• Maintain comprehensive records of test results and all corrective actions taken.


• Track and review site testing procedures and certificates of compliance.


• Ensure close and clear coordination of team activities with other construction supervision staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; a Master's in Transportation Engineering is an added advantage.


• A professional license in Quantity Surveying is a must.


• Minimum of 20 years of work including at least 10 years of experience in similar roles on large infrastructure projects.


• Demonstrated track record in developing mix designs for Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP).


• Experience in calibration of Asphalt and concrete batching plants, Cement stabilization plants, and rotavators.


• Proficient in using the latest software for surveying equipment, AutoCAD, design software, MS Office, and other relevant engineering and construction software.


• Familiarity with FMOWH highway standards and specifications, and knowledgeable about ASHTO and BS standards for survey work.


• Qualified professional capable of providing planning, leadership, direction, and technical expertise to manage complex tasks and multi-discipline projects.


• Must be a highly experienced technical specialist offering expert advice on complex matters requiring international, world-class expertise.


• Recognized authority on the technical subject matter.