Structural Engineer at You Centred Consulting

You Centred Consulting - Our clients in the Real Estate Sector is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Structural Engineer

Location: Lagos

Job Brief

• We are looking to hire a structural engineer with excellent mathematical, IT, and analytical skills. Structural engineers are expected to be detail-oriented, creative, and possess amazing problem-solving skills.
• To ensure success, structural engineers should display an investigative nature and must be accurate, commercially aware, and have great communication skills with a keen interest in ensuring the safety and physical integrity of buildings and other large structures. Top candidates will have a fantastic project and budget management skills with great knowledge of construction processes, materials, and legal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports, designs, and drawings.
• Mentor Civil Engineers and facilitate a holistic understanding as to the scope and plan for projects
• Work closely with building department within the company to ensure hardware is available for projects and working properly
• Define clear goals for all aspects of a project and develop steps for their proper execution
• Provide detailed specifications for proposed solutions including time and scope involved
• Account for possible project challenges or constraints and proactively seek to manage challenges
• Assist other department engineers in creating practical demonstrations of proposed solutions and demonstrating them to other members of the team
• Make calculations about pressures, loads, and stresses.
• Consider the strength of construction materials and select appropriately.
• Provide technical advice on safe designs and construction.
• Obtain planning and/or building regulations approval.
• Analyze configurations of the basic components of a structure.
• Liaise with professional staff such as architects and engineers.
• Monitor and inspect all work undertaken by contractors to ensure structural soundness.
• Administer contracts and manage projects.
• Inspect properties to evaluate the conditions and foundations.
• Use computer-aided design technology for simulation purposes.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (essential).
• 7-10 years of work experience as a structural engineer (essential).
• Professionally registered with the Institute of structural engineers.
• Expert experience in project management.
• Advanced knowledge of construction methods, materials, and legal regulations.
• Sound understanding of physics and mathematics.
• Ability to liaise with professionals from other disciplines.
• Three-dimensional conceptual skills.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.

Application Closing Date
10th August, 2022.