Structural Engineer at Sunrose Consulting

Our client is a real estate and property management company located in Lagos. The company is seeking to recruit an exceptional individual as a Structural Engineer.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will oversee construction projects. You will ensure that structures are safe and strong. As a Structural Engineer, you will spend time both in the office – designing and planning project details – and on-site where you will provide technical advice to construction workers.

To succeed in this role, you should have hands-on experience using several construction methods and materials and advanced knowledge of AutoCAD. Project management and analytical skills are also very important.

Responsibilities

• Design structures, such as buildings
• Create structural models by using computer-aided design software
• Measure loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence
• Follow construction safety guidelines
• Choose appropriate materials based on structural specifications
• Monitor on-site construction processes and supervise construction workers
• Prepare and allocate budgets
• Track and report on project progress
• Collaborate with contractors and project managers 

Requirements

• 5 years’ minimum experience as a Structural Engineer
• Excellent knowledge of construction methods and regulations
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD 
• Data-driven mindset with excellent mathematical skills
• Good communication ability (both written and verbal)
• Attention to detail
• Degree in Structural Engineering; a Master’s degree is a plus