Lead Engineer (Mechanical) at Safety Consultants and Solutions Provider Limited

Location: Lagos or any location within and outside Nigeria where SCSP has project.
Reports to: Managing Director

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Reviews all engineering design drawings of his section of the project before passing them for use to his group.
• Prepare and interpret conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for pumps, pipes, pumps and components.
• Assist in the conducting of tests and analyses of machines, components and materials to determine their performance, strength, response to stress and other characteristics.
• Perform calculations and analyses to assist in the design of mechanical components for use in the firefighting system processes.
• Maintains functional links with other unit heads in the project, particularly with the Accounts and Administration units.
• Responsible for the complete life cycle of the project.
• Will ensure that accurate and complete estimates of projects are prepared.
• Will work with clients to develop preliminary design and project scope.
• Will attend proposal meetings with owner to discuss scope of work, answer questions, discuss ways to reduce costs and ask for the job.
• Will be responsible for keeping jobsite foreman informed of all aspects to the job.
• Work closely with the mechanical design team to ensure working plans and technical drawings meet project specifications and goals.
• Makes forward plans in section of the project for the release of equipment, proper housekeeping, proper use of equipment and personnel employed.
• Directs and supervises project engineers in the performance of all aspects of their work.
• Monitors Sub-contractors at each stage of the work to ensure proper compliance with all technical aspects of the contract through both individual contacts and co-ordination meetings.
• Develop and direct project plans with team, ensuring that project budget, schedules, and requirements are met.
• Undertaking design works in accordance with NFPA standards.
• Assist in the preparation of cost and material estimates, project schedules and reports.
• Organise materials and manpower requirement for the projects.
• Organise training for project team.
• Project commissioning and organise demobilisation from site.
• Provide technical information to other departments as required.
• Other tasks as may be assigned on an ad hoc basis and that are related to engineering projects or any engineering function of the company.

Job Attributes
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field ( Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering etc)
• A willingness to work both independently and as part of a highly skilled team.
• Must be able to present in a professional manner and possess excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Proficient skills with MS Office is required.
• Project experience.
• Creative problem solving.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and teach others.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 8 years’ cognate experience in engineering.
• Competencies
• Active use of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool.
• Product knowledge in Fire systems, HSE products, Access, CCTV, and Intrusion is a plus.
• Ability to communicate at top-level with professional organizations.
• Good skills in MS-Office (word, excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Willingness to travel frequently.
• Good analytical skills.
• Excellent communicator and business relationship builder.
• Open minded person, team player.
• Ability to deal with pressure.
• Must be more than 38 years of Age

Key Interfaces:

• Contractors
• Consultants
• Organisations’ Safety Managers
• Ministries Stakeholders
• Professional Associations
• Relevant Regulatory Bodies
• Travel Time
• The job requires 75% travel time from the job holder.

Language:

• Proficiency in English Language (Written & Spoken) is a must.
• Knowledge of one or more international language is added advantage.
• Ability to speak other local Nigerian languages is a plus.