Project Engineer (civil)

Description

• We are seeking an experienced, highly competent, and results-driven Project Engineer (Civil) to join our team in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
• The ideal candidate must be a qualified Civil Engineer with a minimum of 15 years of relevant post-qualification experience in engineering, construction, infrastructure development, and project execution.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, and managing engineering projects from conceptualisation and design through execution, commissioning, and handover, ensuring compliance with approved specifications, budgets, schedules, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Candidates with substantial experience in the oil and gas industry, civil construction, structural engineering, and infrastructure projects will have a distinct advantage.
• The position is open to qualified candidates interested in either permanent employment or contract engagement.

Key Responsibilities

The Project Engineer will be responsible for the following:

• Lead and coordinate the planning, design, engineering, and execution of civil engineering projects.
• Develop project execution plans, work programmes, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Prepare, review, and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, BOQs, method statements, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and other multidisciplinary engineering activities.
• Supervise contractors, subcontractors, consultants, site engineers, and other project personnel.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules, milestones, budgets, and deliverables.
• Utilise Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and other project management applications for planning, scheduling, tracking, and reporting.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with engineering designs, specifications, quality requirements, and safety standards.
• Identify project risks, technical challenges, and potential delays, and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Review and approve technical submissions, shop drawings, material specifications, method statements, and inspection reports within delegated authority.
• Ensure effective cost control, resource management, procurement coordination, and contract administration.
• Prepare and submit periodic project progress reports, technical reports, and management updates.
• Coordinate project meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian engineering standards, building regulations, environmental requirements, and industry best practices.
• Ensure that all project activities comply with approved Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies.
• Oversee project testing, inspection, commissioning, snagging, documentation, and final handover.
• Maintain proper project records, including daily site reports, progress photographs, variation records, quality documentation, and completion certificates.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Applicants MUST possess the following:

• At the minimum, Bachelor's Degree (B.Eng. or B.Sc.) in Civil Engineering from a recognised and accredited university.
• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management will be an added advantage.
• Registration with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) - valid and current registration is mandatory.
• Membership of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE) - valid membership.
• Relevant professional certifications and registrations required for the practice of engineering in Nigeria.
• Additional certifications in Project Management, Construction Management, or HSE will be an advantage.

Experience and Technical Competencies:

Applicants must demonstrate:

• A minimum of 15 years of relevant post-qualification professional experience in Civil Engineering.
• Proven experience in managing and executing medium- to large-scale engineering and construction projects.
• Strong experience in civil and structural engineering works, including foundations, concrete works, steel structures, buildings, roads, drainage systems, and other infrastructure.
• Demonstrable experience in project planning, scheduling, monitoring, cost control, and execution.
• Experience in the oil and gas industry, particularly upstream operations, oilfield facilities, pipelines, flow stations, production facilities, and related infrastructure, will be a significant advantage.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design principles, construction methodologies, specifications, and quality control procedures.
• Ability to interpret and review civil/structural engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Experience in contractor management, contract administration, procurement coordination, and project reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple project activities and deliver projects within approved budgets and timelines.

Computer and Software Proficiency:

The successful candidate must demonstrate practical working knowledge of the following applications:

• Microsoft Project.
• Primavera P6.
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Microsoft Office and other project reporting applications.
• BIM applications such as Revit or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Other relevant engineering, project planning, scheduling, and cost-control applications.

Personal Attributes and Other Requirements:

The ideal candidate must:

• Possess excellent leadership, organisational, and project management skills.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be capable of working independently and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Be proactive, result-oriented, and capable of working under pressure.
• Be willing to travel to project sites when required.
• Have good knowledge of Nigerian engineering regulations, industry standards, and HSE requirements.
• Be medically fit for site-based engineering assignments where applicable.

Remuneration

• Competitive and commensurate with qualifications, experience, and demonstrated competence.