Mechanical Engineer at Afriland Properties Plc

Afriland Properties Plc is a property management, investment and development company, offering end-to-end services along the real estate value chain, from management to joint-venture investments. With a portfolio size of over N15 billion and one of the largest land banks in Nigeria, Afriland is pioneering the opportunities presented by an institutional approach to real estate, serving niche markets throughout Africa.

We bring innovation to the real estate sector in Nigeria and other African countries by drawing on experience, new competencies, and technology to achieve continuous improvement in service delivery to our clientele. We are an investee company of the Heirs Holdings Group, a family of African companies whose name is inspired by the desire to leave a legacy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Analysis/design of mechanical works for proposed and existing structures per engineering practice.
• Ensure proper scoping of all mechanical engineering works and give adequate reports.
• Coordinate and monitor design works and other related processes by developing, work breakdown structure and, program of works.
• Responsible for site monitoring (Pre & post contract award)
• Ensure total adherence to Mechanical engineering/Project management processes and procedures.
• Prepare and present reports as required.
• Provide project leadership in various types of mechanical projects
• Responsible for value engineering and cost control.
• Manage all aspects of the projects, including design, analysis, and all aspects of project engineering work.
• Work with team members to effectively complete projects in line with the scope, time, cost and quality set.
• Draw up project plans and designs using computer-assisted engineering and design software.
• Estimate material, construction, and project timescales.
• Make sure all projects meet mechanical and construction safety regulations.
• Provide a varied range of mechanical design services to Afriland and its clients.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (minimum of Second class lower)
• An additional qualification is an added advantage
• At least 6 years of direct experience in Design & Construction work
• Project management experience
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Suite Package – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Visio and MS Project
• Effective use of Autocad
• Practical experience in construction quality and safety
• Registered member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
• Membership of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) will be an added advantage.

Required Skills:

• Excellent numerical, technical and IT skills
• Ability to analyse complex problems and proffer solutions
• Ability to explain design ideas clearly
• Strong decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and plan effectively
• Good budgetary skills
• Excellent people skills
• Comprehensive understanding of Structural Health and Safety regulations
• Project management skills
• Good process flow analysis skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Innovative
• Stakeholders’ management.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and a Cover letter highlighting their relevant experience to: careers@afrilandproperties.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.