Civil Engineer in a Construction Company

Job Title: Civil Engineer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Construction

Role Overview

• This role goes beyond core engineering functions and requires strong technical support capability, including providing on-site and remote technical guidance, troubleshooting engineering issues, and supporting cross-functional teams.
• The ideal candidate will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards, while also serving as a technical resource for project execution and problem resolution.
• Our client is seeking a skilled and proactive Civil Engineer to plan, design, and supervise construction and infrastructure projects from concept to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain clear documentation of project activities, decisions, and technical resolutions.
• Act as a technical liaison between site teams, management, and external stakeholders.
• Conduct site inspections, measurements, and material testing.
• Enforce environmental, health, and safety standards on-site.
• Ensure all designs comply with local regulations, safety requirements, and industry standards.
• Develop and review structural and civil engineering designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and material utilization.
• Conduct feasibility studies, site investigations, and preliminary assessments.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Implement QA/QC procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical support and advisory services to project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance on-site to resolve operational and engineering issues in real time.
• Participate in project meetings and provide expert engineering input.
• Prepare project plans, cost estimates, and resource requirements.
• Oversee daily site operations to ensure adherence to approved designs and quality standards.
• Coordinate contractors, architects, surveyors, and subcontractors.
• Troubleshoot design and implementation challenges, offering practical engineering solutions.
• Support procurement with material specifications and vendor evaluations.
• Provide progress updates, reports, and technical documentation to management and clients.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in construction, infrastructure, or structural engineering projects.
• Proven ability to provide technical support, troubleshooting, and engineering guidance.
• Proficiency in engineering design and CAD software.
• Professional certification or registration with COREN is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, building codes, and quality standards.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.

Core Competencies:

• Project planning and coordination
• Structural design and analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Budget monitoring and cost control
• Site supervision and contractor management
• Technical support and problem resolution
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Proficiency in CAD tools