Structural Engineer at Periwinkle Residences Limited

Periwinkle Residences Limited (RC:1368473) is a real estate company that specializes in premium, luxury residential properties. Through innovation and creativity, we strive to create long-term value for our investors, brand, and development partners. We provide secure housing and investment solutions to investors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Structural Engineer

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

• We are looking for a structural engineer to oversee our construction projects.
• You’ll ensure that structures are safe and strong.
• As a structural engineer, you’ll spend time both in our office - designing and planning project details - and onsite where you’ll provide technical advice to construction workers.
• To succeed in this role, you should have handson experience using several construction methods and materials and advanced knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Project management and analytical skills are also very important.

Job Competencies, Capabilities and Key Responsibilities
To succeed at this role, the following will be expected to:

• Design consultation & Development.
• Supervision of highrise buildings and other engineering projects as well as installation works.
• Analyzing configurations of the basic structural components of a building or other structure.
• Calculating the pressures, stresses and strains of each component, such as a beam or lintels.
• Consider the strength of various materials, e.g., timber, concrete, steel and brick, to see how their inclusion may necessitate a change of structural design.
• Liaising with other designers, including Architects, to agree on safe designs and their fit with the aesthetic concept of the construction.
• Investigating ground conditions and analyzing results of site tests, such as soil samples.
• Applying expert knowledge of the forces that act on various structures.
• Liaising with construction contractors and project professionals to coordinate design of engineering projects and to ensure that newly erected buildings are structurally sound.
• Providing technical advice
• Carry out equipment & plant selection of construction equipment for building services and other engineering projects.
• Prepare tender documents including detailed drawings and specifications.
• Participate in tender analysis and negotiations.
• Review and approve workshop drawings for construction.
• Selection of appropriate construction material and analysis.
• International and National codes standards research and application (BS, Euro codes, TIA, etc.)
• Prepare & submit project reports & progress reports as appropriate.
• Participate in risk analysis and management.
• Prepare test procedure plans, supervise tests on concrete and steel and certify test results.
• Supervise commissioning programmeand sign offs.
• Development of construction drawings.
• Draw up scope of works and drawing lists.
• Checking drafted drawings and making necessary amendments.

Background and Requirements
Education:

• B. Eng Civil / Structural Engineering Professional Certification: COREN (Registered member).

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years work experience in a similar position.
• Experience in road construction would be an added advantage.
• Design consultation & Development Construction Administration & Inspection Project management & Business Development.
• Quantity takeoffs and Analysis.
• International & National Codes Standards Research and Application.
• Knowledgeable in structural modelling Skills and Abilities (IT Tools).
• Highly proficient in the use of the following: Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, MS Project, & Outlook) AutoCAD, AutoCAD MEP, PDMS Design Software (Primavera Project Planner).
• Good command of Language. English Language (Oral & Written).

Application Closing Date
25th February, 2022.