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Project Engineer (Construction)


Job Location:

Lagos - Nigeria

Monthly Salary: NGN 700000 - 700000
Experience Required: 5years
Posted: 29 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Hiring Project Engineer
Location: Lagos

About Company: Our client is a major West African company that specializes in building and construction projects particularly in mechanical and electrical systems across Africa.

Job Summary: The company is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead building construction projects from mobilization through to final this role you will lead the site team enforce strict HSE standards deliver civil/structural works on schedule and within quality specifications and manage technical reporting.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the site engineers supervisors foremen and labor on a daily basis.
  • Plan daily and weekly work assign tasks and track attendance.
  • Coordinate and supervise subcontractors including Tier C contractors on subcontracted projects.
  • Supervise civil and structural works: setting out excavation form-work reinforcement concrete block-work and finishes.
  • Check work against drawings specifications and the approved method statements.
  • Raise inspection requests carry out quality checks and keep snag lists to close-out.
  • Order concrete plant and machinery through procurement.
  • Enforce the project HSE plan PPE use and site rules.
  • Run toolbox talks site inductions and safety inspections.
  • Report and investigate incidents and near misses and close out corrective actions.
  • Update the programme and flag delays early with a recovery plan.
  • Prepare daily site diaries and weekly and monthly progress reports with photos.
  • Measure work done and support the QS with valuations variations and material reconciliation.
  • Draft letters technical reports and meeting minutes for the client and consultants.


Requirements
  • . or HND in Civil Engineering or Building Technology.
  • 510 years of site-based civil construction experience with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role managing building projects.
  • COREN registration (or actively working toward full registration) is preferred.
  • Prior exposure to high-end residential commercial or fit-out projects is a strong advantage.
  • Proficient in reading architectural structural and MEP drawings. Working knowledge of MS Project or Primavera AutoCAD and MS Office (Excel/Word).
  • Strong technical writing in English excellent leadership decision-making and subcontractor management skills.
  • Organized hands-on and comfortable taking decisions on site.


Benefits
N700000 Monthly Net Salary Other Benefits




Required Skills:

510 years of site-based civil construction experience with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role managing building projects. COREN registration (or actively working toward full registration) is preferred. Prior exposure to high-end residential commercial or fit-out projects is a strong advantage. Proficient in reading architectural structural and MEP drawings. Working knowledge of MS Project or Primavera AutoCAD and MS Office (Excel/Word). Strong technical writing in English excellent leadership decision-making and subcontractor management skills. Organized hands-on and comfortable taking decisions on site.


Required Education:

. or HND in Civil Engineering or Building Technology.