Structural Engineer at Menzon Nigeria Limited

Job Summary

• We are looking to hire a Structural Engineer. Successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the effective implementation and construction of the plan design for any project.
• He will offer advice in the planning, coordination, and supervision of all technical aspects of the construction site, managing, developing, and maintaining construction projects, conducting on-site investigations, and overseeing all building-related activities.
• Successful Applicant will be involve solving technical issues, supervising construction workers, and analyzing data as well as assessing potential risks

Responsibilities

• Managing, designing, developing, and maintaining small-scale through to large-scale construction projects in a safe, timely and sustainable manner
• Planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities.
• Working with geotechnical engineers to investigate ground conditions and analyze results of soil sample tests for damage control purposes.
• Providing technical recommendations on construction materials, sites, and infrastructure
• Undertaking technical and feasibility studies including site investigations and risk assessment
• Liaising with the site coordinator and architects on project sites
• Compiling job specifications and supervising tendering procedures
• Resolving design and development problems
• Making sure the project complies with legal and industry technical requirements.
• Conduct on site investigations and analyze data (maps, reports, tests, drawings and other)
• Assessing the sustainability and environmental impact of building projects
• Managing, directing, and monitoring construction progress during each phase of a project
• Drawing up blueprints, using computer aided design packages and software to get the appropriate results.
• Ensuring compliance with guidelines and regulations including permits, safety etc. and deliver technical files and other technical documentation as required.
• Monitoring progress and compile reports in project status
• Providing advice and resolve creatively any emerging problems/deficiencies.
• Oversee infrastructural design on all Company’s projects including roads or retail schemes and maintain the character of sites for natural beauty.
• Liaise with the Architects to assess site potential and establish general landscape requirements.
• Liaise with the structural and geotechnical engineer to investigate ground conditions and safe designs; and their fit for the aesthetical concept of the specific project
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering. An MEng or professional certificate will be advantageous.
• At least 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience in a similar role within a construction company
• Must be a member of COREN or other professional industry regulatory body.
• Experience in project management, process redesign, and analytical skills are all valuable.

Required Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D etc.
• Proficiency in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control, regulatory approval
• Project management and supervision skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commercially aware and capable of working well within a team environment.
• Sound mathematician with technical skills including physics.
• Ability to think methodically, to design, plan and manage projects.
• Ability to maintain an overview of entire projects while continuing to attend to detailed technicalities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Negotiating, supervisory and leadership skills combined with the ability to delegate.