Project Engineer

Purpose / Role

To provide hands-on civil engineering and technical support for the planning, coordination, supervision and delivery of Nigerdock infrastructure projects.

Key Aims and Objectives

Support safe, timely, and quality delivery of projects in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and applicable standards.

Provide day-to-day technical coordination across projects and maintain appropriate engineering drawings and technical records through project close-out.

Responsibilities

Prepare and update AutoCAD drawings, layouts, details, and as-built drawings.

Undertake minor civil/structural design and detailing; major and specialist design to be undertaken by appointed consultants.

Review engineering drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and technical submissions.

Provide site supervision and technical support for roads, drainage, fencing, buildings, structural repairs, waterfront, and other infrastructure works.

Monitor works against approved drawings, specifications, programs, and quality requirements.

Coordinate contractors and follow up technical/site actions.

Carry out site inspections, measurements, and basic engineering assessments.

Raise and coordinate technical queries and resolve site engineering issues.

Review technical aspects of contractor method statements and construction methodologies.

Review relevant material inspections and test results.

Support project planning, progress monitoring, and reporting.

Maintain technical records and close-out/as-built documentation.

Liaise with the QS, surveyors, and other specialist service providers as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree/HND in civil engineering or a related discipline; a master's degree will be an added advantage.

5–7 years' relevant experience in civil engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects.

Minimum 4 years' experience with an engineering consultancy/design firm, with demonstrated involvement in civil/structural design, detailing, and preparation of engineering drawings.

Strong practical experience in site supervision and coordination of civil works.

Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential, including preparation and modification of engineering drawings.

Ability to read, interpret, and review civil/structural construction drawings.

Practical experience in civil/structural design and detailing.

Experience in roads, drainage, buildings, concrete works, fencing, and general infrastructure is an advantage.

Working knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.