Civil Engineer at JobHouse Recruitment Services

Our client is a multinational manufacturing company with subsidiaries in Ghana and Nigeria. They urgently require the services of suitably qualified professionals for the role of Civil Engineer for their Nigeria branch.

JOB PURPOSE/CORE FUNCTIONS

Perform Civil engineering duties in planning, designing, overseeing construction and later maintenance of the building structures and other facilities in respect of a manufacturing factory for the production of PET chips.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography,  and other topographical or geologic data to plan the project in consultation with the project manager.
2. Discuss and analyze the construction plan and associated requirements with the project manager and other professionals.
3. Analyzing survey, mapping and material-testing data using appropriate computer modelling software.
4. Drawing up blueprints, using computer aided package (CAD)
5. Judging whether project is workable by assessing materials, costs and time requirements in consultation with the Project Manager.
6. Assessing the environmental impact and risks connected to project.
7. Preparing bids for tenders, and reporting to clients, public agencies and planning bodies
8. Managing, directing and monitoring progress during each phase of the project and do valuations
9. Direct construction, operations, and maintenance activities at the project site.
10. Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labour to determine project feasibility.
11. Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades, and elevations to guide the construction.
12. Conduct independent test of soils and materials to determine the adequacy and strength offoundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel and compare it with the contractors report, submit findings to Project Manager, based upon the company’s specifications.
13. Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or programmodifications and structural designsas per the current industry standards, to the Project Manager.
14. Making sure sites/construction meet legal guidelines, and health and safety requirements, as applicable at all times.

A) QUALIFICATIONS

1.  BE in Civil Engineering.
2.  Any Project Management Course (Preferable)
3.  Qualified Auto CAD Professional
4.  Hands on experience as a Quantity Surveyor

B) RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

1. At least 15 years experience in construction in Manufacturing industry with 5 years in Real Estate Company (High Rise Building).
2. Exposure to a Green Field project in manufacturing industry.