Site Engineer (Civil Works)

Job title : Site Engineer (Civil Works)

Job Location : Lagos Deadline : September 30, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

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Salary: 650,000 monthly gross

Reports To: Project Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Supervision & Site Execution

• Supervise daily site operations to ensure work is executed efficiently and according to approved plans.
• Interpret engineering drawings and ensure all construction activities comply with approved specifications.
• Set out works on site using survey instruments and coordinate with surveyors to confirm levels, alignments, and grades before and during construction.
• Monitor structural, civil, finishing, and other engineering works to ensure technical accuracy and quality.

Quality Assurance & Control

• Supervise contractors and subcontractors while maintaining quality control standards.
• Ensure all materials used on site meet approved specifications and project requirements.
• Conduct routine quality checks and material testing (e.g., concrete works, compaction, finishing materials) to ensure compliance with engineering standards.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and submit accurate daily site progress reports, work-done reports, and technical reports.
• Track project progress against the work programme and promptly escalate delays, risks, or resource
• constraints to the Project Manager.
• Maintain material reconciliation records and as-built documentation.

Coordination & Compliance

• Coordinate with procurement and logistics to ensure timely availability of materials, plant, and equipment required for site works.
• Liaise with consultants, sub-contractors, and relevant regulatory bodies on compliance and approvals.
• Identify and resolve technical issues arising on site, escalating complex design-related matters where necessary.
• Enforce strict compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies and ensure a safe working environment for all personnel on site.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
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• Minimum of 5 years' relevant construction site experience.
• Registration with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) is required.
• Membership of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) is required.
• Strong knowledge of structural and civil engineering principles, construction methods, and quality standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in engineering and project reporting tools is an advantage.