Project Engineer

Purpose / Role

To provide hands-on civil engineering and technical support for the planning, coordination, supervision and delivery of Nigerdock infrastructure projects.

Key Aims and Objectives

• Support safe, timely, and quality delivery of projects in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Provide day-to-day technical coordination across projects and maintain appropriate engineering drawings and technical records through project close-out.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update AutoCAD drawings, layouts, details, and as-built drawings.
• Undertake minor civil/structural design and detailing; major and specialist design to be undertaken by appointed consultants.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and technical submissions.
• Provide site supervision and technical support for roads, drainage, fencing, buildings, structural repairs, waterfront, and other infrastructure works.
• Monitor works against approved drawings, specifications, programs, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate contractors and follow up technical/site actions.
• Carry out site inspections, measurements, and basic engineering assessments.
• Raise and coordinate technical queries and resolve site engineering issues.
• Review technical aspects of contractor method statements and construction methodologies.
• Review relevant material inspections and test results.
• Support project planning, progress monitoring, and reporting.
• Maintain technical records and close-out/as-built documentation.
• Liaise with the QS, surveyors, and other specialist service providers as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree/HND in civil engineering or a related discipline; a master's degree will be an added advantage.
• 5-7 years' relevant experience in civil engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 4 years' experience with an engineering consultancy/design firm, with demonstrated involvement in civil/structural design, detailing, and preparation of engineering drawings.
• Strong practical experience in site supervision and coordination of civil works.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential, including preparation and modification of engineering drawings.
• Ability to read, interpret, and review civil/structural construction drawings.
• Practical experience in civil/structural design and detailing.
• Experience in roads, drainage, buildings, concrete works, fencing, and general infrastructure is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.