Fresh Vacancies at Safety Consultants and Solutions Provider Limited

Reports to: Engineering & Estimation Lead
Grade: Assist Officer II, I & Officer II

Job Objective

• The Job holder will be responsible for drawing up full technical quotations, from design to final cost, based on the customer’s specifications.
• Quotation requests are made for the most fascinating and wide-ranging projects. The role will require you to visit project sites, clients’ offices and other relevant locations.
• Conduct research to solve practical engineering problems and improve efficiency. Mentor other Design Engineers and assist project management when essential.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead projects with design and engineering support.
• Thoroughly analysing clients’ specifications and highlighting the main points. If necessary, you can request additional clarification or information from the Technical Sales department.
• Converting the specifications to our standard datasheet, making it user-friendly for our design department.
• Working out the quotation by producing an initial design (both electrical and mechanical). In addition, you will be required to compile a summary of all the technical parameters for the client.
• Acting as a point of contact for the Technical Sales team and our clients in order to support them with technical information.
• Supporting the design department when your quotation is accepted and is followed up with an order.
• Monitor and train junior engineers on projects, software, and SCSP processes.
• Oversee testing and design of assigned project and product line.
• Design systems taking into account cost, availability of materials, strength and maintenance requirements, appearance and impact on the user and on the environment.
• Use computer-aided (CAD) to assist in design and drawing.
• Analyze project or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods.
• Provide technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations which affect long range product engineering planning.
• Confer with personnel and customers to clarify or resolve problems, and develops design.
• Prepare or direct preparation of product or system layout and detailed drawings and schematics.
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing or building of prototype product or system.
• Compile and analyze operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment or product.
• Analyze test data and reports to determine if test design meets functional and performance specifications.
• Confer with other engineering personnel and prepare design modifications as required.
• Any other assigned roles by the Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a relevant and equivalent engineering discipline.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment
• Apply SCSP, and where appropriate Client’s, Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Policies and Safety Management Systems.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, and lead by example to ensure company goals are achieved and exceeded.
• Ability to present in front of clients and senior leadership as necessary.
• Working knowledge and familiarity with NFPA standards.
• 3D design software experience required.
• Location: Any location within and outside Nigeria where SCSP has Project sites.

Minimum Experience:

• Five plus years’ experience designing fire safety engineering equipment.

Competencies:

• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Excellent knowledge of AutoCAD is required.
• Ability to interface with professionals of all levels and possession of leadership skills.
• Intermediate problem solving and project management skills.
• Leads, coordinates, negotiates and knows how to take decisions when necessary
• Has technical knowledge and is profit minded.
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule work to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication & reporting skills- written and oral.

Key Interfaces:

• Main Contractors
• Sub-contractors
• Clients’ representatives
• Operations Team
• Technical Sales Team
• Travel Time
• The job requires 75% travel time from the job holder.

Language:

• Proficiency in English Language (Written & Spoken) is a must.
• Knowledge of one or more international language is added advantage.
• Ability to speak other local Nigerian languages is a plus.

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Reports to: Managing Director
Grade Level SNR Manager II Step I

Job Summary

• The holder would be required to direct and control activities in the Projects and Procurement Units. He would also be required to accomplish Budget strategies, develop and execute measures and processes for all the units.
• Ensures profitable Delivery of projects by researching and developing strategies and plans; implementing plans and managing staff to ensure daily operations of the units progress smoothly.
• The Project Delivery Manager ensures that efficient systems are put in place to meet Project and Procurement objectives to enable the company to attain it’s objectives of maximum productivity, also plays an integral role in ensuring the company sticks to budget and operates profitably.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Enhance the operational procedure, systems and principles in the areas of information flow and management, business processes and enhanced management reporting
• Organize and intensify efficiency in the, Projects and Procurement Units by ameliorating functions and coordinating communications between businesses and these units.
• Supervise overall planning, financial and control systems in these units
• Ensuring Deliverables Fit into Overall Strategy Plans..
• Provide advice on management of projects
• Develop, implement and monitor all project charter
• Make sure quality standards are met on projects
• Carrying out risk assessment on projects in conjunction with the project manager
• Overseeing project accounting, costing and billing
• Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget
• Ensures project schedules are developed and adhered to
• Ensures Procurement obtains quality products for competitive prices in a timely fashion..
• Implementation and maintenance of quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies with specific focus on growth, cost reduction and process improvements.
• Ensures good relationship with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for company purchases
• Monitors total cost of company purchases
• Develops, implements and monitors strategies for procuring, storing and distributing goods or services and maintaining stock level.
• Actively get involved in projects specifications, tender documents and budgetary quotes.
• Active use of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by management from time to time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in any related Engineering field (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering etc)
• MBA, PMP, COREN are added advantages
• Must be 37 years and above
• Location: Any location within and outside Nigeria where SCSP has prospects/projects.

Minimum Experience:

• 7 years relevant experience.

Competencies:

• Active use of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool.
• Able to learn and understand the products technically and support customers in technical questions.
• Product knowledge in Fire systems, HSE products, Access, CCTV, and Intrusion is a plus.
• Ability to communicate at top-level with professional organizations.
• Good skills in MS-Office (word, excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Willingness to travel frequently
• Good analytical skills
• Successful track record in developing and implementing effective Project delivery strategies
• Keen awareness of clients preferences, ability to adapt quickly to new market trends and a strong drive for results
• Strong, decisive, results oriented leader who can develop and manage relationships across the company.
• Ability to lead, motivate, coach, and teach others.
• Strong analytical ability
• Excellent project management ability
• Open minded person, team player

Key Interfaces:

• Contractors
• Consultants
• Client’s top Management and Safety Managers
• Relevant Regulatory Bodies
• Travel Time
• The job requires 75% travel time from the job holder

Language:

• Proficiency in English Language (Written & Spoken) is a must.
• Knowledge of one or more international language is added advantage.
• Ability to speak other local Nigerian languages is a plus.