Excavation Team Foreman for Earthworks and Road Building (m/f/x at Julius Berger

Description

• Then we are looking to recruit you as a full-time Excavation Team Foreman for Earthworks and Road Building (m/f/x) for the major “Abuja Kano Road” Project in Nigeria.
• A four-lane motorway between the capital city of Abuja and the northern metropolis of Kano, measuring around 380 kilometres in length is to be refurbished with large sections being newly constructed.
• The project also comprises almost 700 drainage and around 50 bridge structures, which must be strengthened and included in the overall concept. Our experts will be taking a genuine innovation to Nigerian road building in the form of the cold bitumen mixing process as this sustainable method protects resources and significantly reduces emissions.

What Duties Will You Have?

• Providing support to section site management
• Leading a team consisting of local personnel
• Coordination of large machinery use for heavy earthworks (excavators, wheel loaders, operating with trucks)
• Site preparation, installation of load-bearing layers, grading work and earth movement
• Construction of surface drains with a closed and open design
• Infrastructure work with power supply and telephone lines

What Skills Must You Have?

• Full training as a road building foreman or excavation team foreman
• Several years of experience in earthworks and/or road building (ideally with overseas experience)
• Experience with sliding formwork and drainage work is desirable
• Good English skills (written and oral)
• Teamwork, flexibility

What Can We Offer You?

• We have a responsible job waiting for you with very good remuneration and various bonuses, social benefits and low tax burden as well as good training opportunities.
• You will receive an extensive travel package from us. This also includes G35 examinations, inoculations, visas and flights.
• We will provide you with furnished, air-conditioned accommodation in the company’s own camp, which has an infrastructure including sport and leisure facilities, a clubhouse, German and international television programmes, etc.
• We work with external partners to ensure that you have the best possible security in Nigeria.