Lead Civil & Costing Consulting Engineer at Independent Project Monitoring Company Limited (IPMC)

Position Overview 

• As Lead Civil & Costing Consulting Engineer, you will head our civil-engineering discipline and costing practice within an independent third-party valuation and certification firm. You’ll oversee structural/civil design reviews, site inspections, cost plans, valuations and certification reports—ensuring asset integrity, regulatory compliance and cost transparency for lenders, insurers, developers and public-sector clients. 

Key Responsibilities 

Technical Leadership & Team Management 

• Lead, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team of civil engineers, quantity surveyors and cost analysts. 
• Establish standardised procedures for design review, cost estimation, valuation and certification. 

Civil Engineering Review & Certification 

• Review civil/structural drawings, specifications and calculations for compliance with applicable codes (e.g., Eurocodes, ACI, AASHTO, local regulations). 
• Conduct site visits and inspections (earthworks, foundations, drainage, pavements, retaining structures). 
• Identify defects, design risks and non-conformances; recommend remedial actions. 
• Prepare certification reports for asset handover, milestone acceptance and regulatory compliance. 

Cost Estimating & Valuation 

• Lead preparation of elemental cost plans, detailed quantity take-offs and life-cycle cost analyses. 
• Perform market-aligned valuations using recognised standards (IVS, EVS, RICS Red Book). 
• Advise on budget programming, risk allowances and cost-optimisation strategies. 
• Support due-diligence assignments for financing, M&A, refinancing and insurance renewals. 

Client Reporting & Interface 

• Produce clear, concise technical memoranda, valuation certificates and executive summaries. 
• Present findings, cost opinions and certification results to clients, lenders and stakeholders. 
• Act as the firm’s independent representative during client meetings, project hand-overs and audits. 

Project & Quality Management 

• Define scopes of work, resource plans and project schedules for civil and costing assignments. 
• Monitor project budgets, deliverables and turnaround times; ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. 
• Uphold quality management standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and internal audit processes. 

Required Qualifications 

Education & Professional Status 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying. 
• Chartered/registered status (CEng, MRICS, CIOB or equivalent). 

 Experience 

• 10+ years in civil/structural engineering design, inspection or certification. 
• 5+ years leading cost planning, quantity surveying or independent valuation teams. 

Technical Skills 

• In-depth knowledge of civil engineering codes, geotechnical principles and construction methods. 
• Proven expertise in cost-estimating software (e.g., CostX, BCIS, Timberline) and MS Office. 
• Familiarity with valuation methodologies under global standards (IVS 300 series, EVS). 

 Soft Skills 

• Excellent report-writing and presentation abilities. 
• Strong leadership, client-relationship management and negotiation skills. 
• Analytical mindset with rigorous attention to detail. 

Desirable Attributes 

• Experience in sectors such as infrastructure, transportation, utilities, ports/harbours or heavy industry. 
• Familiarity with BIM/CAD tools (Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D). 
• Certification in project management (PMP, PRINCE2) or quality systems (ISO 17020).