Technical Adviser at GAIN Limited

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the Executive Team on all technical, design, and construction-related matters
• Establish and enforce company-wide technical standards, protocols, and governance frameworks
• Lead PMO oversight, ensuring structured methodologies, reporting systems, and risk controls
• Drive adoption of modern construction practices (BIM, modular systems, sustainability, value engineering)
• Implement digital systems for project tracking, reporting, and performance monitoring
• Ensure alignment across Architectural, Structural, and MEP designs
• Approve technical solutions for complex construction and site challenges
• Oversee performance and deliverables of external consultants and technical partners
• Maintain strict adherence to defined structural, functional, and aesthetic standards
• Monitor project timelines and enforce milestone discipline across all sites
• Ensure delivery within acceptable variance of project critical paths
• Institutionalize continuous improvement systems, including structured “Lessons Learned” processes
• Align technical execution with financial and budgetary controls
• Lead technical evaluation of major tenders and subcontractor engagements
• Manage enterprise-level risks, including material supply volatility and cost fluctuations
• Drive a “Right First Time” culture across all project sites
• Ensure full compliance with HSE standards and regulatory requirements
• Oversee commissioning, snag resolution, and final project handovers

Requirements & Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Building Technology, or a related field
• Minimum of 12–15 years’ progressive experience in construction or project leadership roles
• Proven track record managing multiple large-scale developments simultaneously
• Strong understanding of construction systems, structural integrity, and MEP coordination
• Deep knowledge of construction economics, cost control, and value engineering
• Familiarity with Lagos construction regulations and operating environment
• Demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and PMO structures