Senior Civil Engineer (Manager)

Senior Civil Engineer (Manager) at Konstructum Contracting Company (KCC)

Location: Lagos Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• The Senior Civil Engineer provides technical leadership, engineering oversight and specialist expertise across Konstructum Contracting Company's Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning (EPCIC) projects, including civil infrastructure, structural works, pipeline infrastructure, foundations, fabrication facilities and other energy-sector developments.
• The role is responsible for leading and reviewing civil engineering designs, ensuring the technical integrity of engineering deliverables, overseeing construction and installation activities, and ensuring that civil engineering works are executed in accordance with approved designs, contractual requirements, applicable codes and standards, quality requirements, and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) regulations.
• The Senior Civil Engineer works closely with the Head of Engineering, project managers, multidisciplinary engineering teams, construction personnel, consultants, contractors, vendors and other project stakeholders to resolve complex engineering challenges, manage technical risks, and ensure the successful delivery of projects within approved scope, budget, schedule and quality expectations.
• The role also provides technical guidance and mentorship to engineering personnel, contributes to engineering standards and continuous improvement initiatives, and supports project planning, cost optimisation, resource utilisation and risk management.
• Success in this role is defined by the delivery of safe, technically sound and cost-effective civil engineering solutions; effective management of engineering and construction risks; compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements; and the ability to provide authoritative technical direction throughout the project lifecycle.

Roles and Responsibilities

Civil Engineering Design and Technical Leadership:

• Leads the development, review, validation and approval of civil and structural engineering designs, calculations, drawings, specifications and technical deliverables, within delegated authority.
• Provides technical leadership in the design of foundations, reinforced and structural concrete, steel structures, access roads, drainage systems, earthworks, site development and other civil infrastructure relevant to the Group's projects.
• Reviews and validates engineering calculations, design assumptions, construction methodologies and technical solutions to ensure structural integrity, functionality, constructability and compliance with project requirements.
• Establishes and reviews design criteria, technical specifications and engineering standards in line with applicable Nigerian and international codes, contractual obligations and industry best practices.
• Evaluates engineering alternatives and recommends technically robust, safe and cost-effective solutions that optimise project delivery and lifecycle performance.
• Reviews and coordinates civil engineering deliverables prepared by internal teams, consultants and specialist subcontractors.
• Provides authoritative technical advice on complex civil and structural engineering matters and recommends appropriate resolutions to design and construction challenges.
• Ensures effective integration of civil engineering deliverables with mechanical, electrical, piping, instrumentation and other relevant engineering disciplines.

Project Engineering and Construction Oversight:

• Provides senior-level civil engineering oversight throughout project planning, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Reviews construction drawings, method statements, work procedures, technical submissions and inspection plans to ensure alignment with approved engineering designs and project specifications.
• Oversees civil engineering activities at project sites, including foundations, concrete works, structural steel installations, earthworks, drainage, roads and associated infrastructure.
• Provides technical direction to site engineers, construction teams and contractors on the interpretation and implementation of approved civil engineering designs.
• Reviews and resolves requests for information, technical queries, design changes, site instructions and engineering deviations, ensuring appropriate documentation and approval.
• Conducts or coordinates engineering site inspections, design verification exercises and technical assessments to confirm compliance with specifications and applicable standards.
• Identifies construction-related technical risks, assesses their potential impact and recommends corrective or preventive actions.
• Supports construction planning and sequencing by evaluating constructability, site conditions, temporary works requirements and interfaces with other project disciplines.
• Provides technical support during testing, commissioning, handover and close-out activities, ensuring that civil engineering deliverables meet operational and contractual requirements.

Structural Integrity, Risk Management and Technical Assurance:

• Reviews structural designs and assesses the adequacy, stability, durability and serviceability of civil and structural works.
• Evaluates site conditions, geotechnical information, foundation requirements, loading conditions and other design inputs relevant to the integrity of civil infrastructure.
• Identifies and assesses design, construction, material and environmental risks that may affect structural performance, safety, reliability or project delivery.
• Recommends appropriate engineering controls, mitigation measures and remedial solutions for identified structural defects, non-conformities or site-related challenges.
• Reviews proposed design modifications, material substitutions and alternative construction methods to determine their technical suitability and implications for safety, cost and schedule.
• Supports technical investigations into structural failures, construction defects, material deficiencies and other engineering incidents, as required.
• Ensures that engineering decisions are supported by sound calculations, documented technical assessments and appropriate professional judgment.
• Promotes engineering quality, design integrity and compliance with established technical governance requirements across assigned projects.

Quality Assurance, HSE and Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensures that civil engineering designs and construction activities comply with applicable Nigerian legislation, regulatory requirements, contractual specifications and relevant international standards.
• Provides technical input into project quality plans, inspection and test plans, quality control procedures and engineering assurance processes.
• Reviews civil engineering inspection records, material test results, concrete test reports, survey data and other quality documentation for compliance with specified requirements.
• Identifies engineering non-conformities and oversees the development, implementation and verification of appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensures that safety considerations are incorporated into design reviews, construction methodologies and engineering decisions.
• Supports HSE risk assessments, constructability reviews and design risk assessments, including the identification and mitigation of foreseeable construction and operational hazards.
• Participates in technical audits, project reviews, site inspections and incident investigation