Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer

Background

Alaro City is a joint venture between Rendeavour, the largest new city and industrial park builder in Africa, and the Lagos State Government. It is one of the fastest growing real estate and urban development projects in Nigeria. It is conceived on 2,000 hectares of land and has areas for offices, logistics and warehousing, homes, schools, healthcare facilities, hotels, entertainment and 150 hectares of parks and open spaces.

Located in the North West Quadrant of the Lekki Free Zone, Alaro City is ideally situated on the Lekki-Epe Expressway for ease of transportation to Lagos or towards the rest of Nigeria.

Alaro City is a secure, predictable and proven environment for individuals and businesses, and already home to investments by notable global and local business such as BUA Group, CAT (Mantrac), Ariel Foods, Kenol, SANA Group and international real estate developers and investors.

It is in close proximity to the future Lagos international airport and close to the region's largest deep sea port and major Nigerian and international companies.

The people in our team are multi-skilled and experts in their respective fields. They possess a unique drive, underpinned by the desire to help improve Africa's urban development.

RESPONSIBILITES include assisting the Lead Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer to:

·       Develop cost-effective design layouts based on construction specifications and requirements.

·       Perform civil design analysis and calculations according to project requirements.

·       Determine construction cost and material estimates based on civil designs.

·       Work with the Quantity Surveyor to determine the cost profile for infrastructure works

·       Adhere to established design guidelines and procedures.

·       Analyze design issues and recommend corrective actions.

·       Review infrastructure development drawings submitted by the clients in Alaro City to ensure conformance with the Alaro City Development Control Guidelines and best practice.

·       Maintain accurate design files for reference purposes.

·       Track work programs and update construction progress on a weekly basis and flag, advice and report potential risks of time lapse and its consequences every forth night;

·       Consider health, safety and environmental requirements when developing civil designs.

·       Manage design projects within allotted timelines and budgets.

·       Perform design changes and improvements according to changing project demands.

·       Provide technical assistance to all teams in Alaro City as may be required

·       Interact directly on site with contractors and closely monitor all activities, progress and performance;

·       Ensure projects costs are well maintained and communicated timely to ensure   delivery within budget. 

·       Ensure all project and site works are carried out to specification, flagging deviations on quality/standards in real time; 

·       Ensure design information (i.e. drawings, contracts specifications) are up to date and filed properly;

·       Liaise with and coordinate all consultants; ensuring that design information is coordinated between all concerned parties. This includes tracking activity worksheets and dissemination of information on a weekly basis to the wider team;

·       Ensure the timely delivery of the design and construction of planned infrastructure within contracted cost and time period;

·       Assist in coordinating all Civil, Electrical & Mechanical works supervision;

·       Jointly participate in weekly site meetings with the Site Manager and all contractors; checking progress; anticipating future works and potential interference with the clients;

·       Identify potential risks issues and seek solutions with the support of the Delivery team;

·       Ensure application and compliance with Group Anti-Corruption and Bribery Policy, Anti-Money Laundering Policy and Health, Safety and Quality standards;

·       Ensure detailed implementation of Health and Safety policies on site at all times; and

·       All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Hard skills and experience:

1.     Civil Engineering graduate; registered with a recognized reputable professional Engineering body (within or outside Nigeria)

2.     Minimum 3 years' on site experience covering the design and management of infrastructure projects; showing track record of successful management of similar large-scale infrastructure projects.

3.     Understanding of the FIDIC conditions of Contract and Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 1986 Edition is mandatory.

4.     Site experience, management and reporting

Soft skills:

1. Mature, pragmatic and flexible, strong commercial judgment.
2. Team player but comfortable working autonomously.  

3.     Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

1. Rigorous and organized approach.  
2. Good negotiation skills
3. Good attention to detail.  
4. Hands-on, ready to roll up the sleeves.  
5. Ability to work in shifts and do overtime hours
6. Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and maintain organization in a rapidly changing environment. 

Personal characteristics:

1. High energy;
2. Result-oriented;
3. Strong work ethic;
4. Ability to work effectively under pressure; and
5. Desire to live and work in Epe, Lagos.