CIVIL ENGINEER at SENCE Nigeria

Roles and Responsibilities    

• Investigate sites to determine the most suitable foundation for a proposed construction
• Research and advise on the best engineering solution to meet a client's needs and budget
• Prepare engineering calculations required for the design of projects, and supervise the drafting of plans
• Produce detailed designs and documentation for the construction and implementation of civil engineering projects
• Organise the delivery of materials, plant machinery and equipment needed for the construction project and supervise labour
• Develop detailed programmes for the coordination of site activities
• Work with other engineers, architects, landscape architects and environmental scientists
• Assist government bodies in preparing yearly works programmes (such as work on car parks, drainage, roads, aerodromes or sewerage systems) within set budgets
• Operate computers to assist with the design of civil engineering projects
• Coordinate and direct research, development and TESTING of materials, processes or systems related to civil engineering works
• Research, advise on and plan the control and minimisation of air, water and solid waste pollution, and the management of water resources
• Supervise the TESTING and commissioning of completed works
• Analyse and interpret reports on loading, labour, productivity, quality, materials and performance
• Analyse risks associated with natural disasters (including cyclones, earthquakes, fires and floods), and design structures and services to meet appropriate standards

Work experience    

• Minimum of 5 years