Civil Engineer (QA

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Civil Engineer (QA / QC)

Location: Benin City, Edo
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

• The QA/QC Engineer will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the Quality Assurance and Quality Control systems across all phases of the expressway construction project.
• The successful candidate will ensure that materials, workmanship, testing, inspections, and completed works meet project specifications, applicable standards, and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare periodic QA/QC reports for project management.
• Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where necessary and monitor corrective and preventive actions until closure.
• Coordinate laboratory and field testing of construction materials including soil, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, steel, and other materials.
• Liaise with consultants, contractors, laboratories, and regulatory authorities on quality-related matters.
• Prepare, monitor, and maintain quality documentation, inspection records, material approvals, test reports, and quality logs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the project's Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures.
• Participate in project quality audits and site inspections.
• Ensure compliance with contract specifications, approved drawings, method statements, and relevant engineering standards.
• Review inspection and test plans (ITPs), quality procedures, and method statements submitted by contractors and subcontractors.
• Monitor workmanship to ensure compliance with approved quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project quality performance.
• Conduct inspections of construction works including earthworks, pavement, bridges, drainage systems, concrete works, asphalt works, and ancillary infrastructure.
• Monitor calibration of testing and measuring equipment.
• Verify that approved materials and construction methods are used throughout the project.

Qualifications

• Professional registration with COREN is an added advantage.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Certification in Quality Management (ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor) will be an added advantage.
• Membership of NSE or other relevant professional bodies is desirable.

Experience

• Experience working on Federal Government or concession infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control within road, highway, bridge, or large civil infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of FIDIC contracts and engineering quality standards.
• Demonstrated experience in highway construction, pavement works, concrete works, asphalt production, and materials testing.

Required Skills:

• Excellent understanding of road construction specifications and testing standards.
• Knowledge of ASTM, AASHTO, BS, and Nigerian engineering standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and engineering documentation software.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC systems and quality management principles.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and organizational skills.

Key Competencies:

• Risk Identification
• Construction Inspection
• Compliance Management
• Decision Making.
• Attention to Detail
• Materials Testing
• Quality Management
• Time Management.
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Technical Documentation

What We Offer

• Salary: N500,000 per month.
• Opportunity to contribute to one of Nigeria's landmark highway infrastructure projects.
• Professional growth and career development.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Collaborative and high-performance work environment.