Planner / Engineer at Hamilton Lloyd and Associates

Hamilton Lloyd and Associates - As part of water sector reform initiatives to guarantee sustainable access to basic sanitation and basic water supply in Port Harcourt city, our client are implementing the first phase of the Port-Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation Project with support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank (WB). They have therefore identified the immediate need to recruit competent and suitably qualified professionals to fill various positions within the organization."

The company has decided to start the search for an experienced Planner /Engineer and the position will be based in Port Harcourt.

Job Title: Planner / Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt

Job Purpose

• To ensure effective management and utilization of the company’s resources to achieve set goals and objectives.

Main Responsibilities
Assist the Water and Sanitation Engineer to:

• Carry out project planning activities related to the water supply and sanitation system
• Contribute to project budget preparation and annual work plan.
• Provide support and expert advice to the Project Coordinator, particularly as it relates to presenting to stakeholders, technical aspects(planning, design, construction and maintenance) of the project, including source development, treatment, storage, and supply.
• Prepare Terms of Reference, and assist in the evaluation of engineering related consultancies and contractors.
• Undertake works contract management activities including site inspections, attendance of site meetings, preparation of regular project progress reports, review and processing of variation orders and contractors' claims.
• Assist the Project Coordinator to action all consultancy and construction contract correspondence.
• Create a data base with all technical information of existing systems and facilities including detailed description and current conditions.
• Review Technical Operations guidelines, procedures and manuals and create a maintenance plan for PHWC assets.
• Carry out any other activities that are assigned by the Water and Sanitation Engineer.

Job Specific Competencies/Skills

• Computer literacy with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Internet.
• Knowledge of and experience in procurement activities in general.
• Experience with donor funded projects is a requirement and experience with ADB or WB an advantage.

Qualification and Experience
Education

• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related field in water and sanitation is required. Master of Science degree in Civil Engineer will be an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience.

Application Closing Date
28th November, 2014

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should forward an updated version of their CV's to: [email protected]

Note: Please indicate title of the mail as subject of the mail.