Senior Construction Engineer, Onshore Fab-yard (Local) at Fortis Engineering Services

Fortis Engineering is a solutions-driven company serving Africa’s energy, oil and gas and mining industries with expertise in civil construction, asset integrity, maintenance, procurement, fabrication, installations, and O&M — delivered with precision, resilience, and safety.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Construction Engineer, Onshore Fab-yard (Local)

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Team: Contracting / Procurement
Organisation / Department: Bonga North (BN), Deepwater Projects SNEPCO/EPC1
Reports to: BN Construction Lead

Brief Description 

• To deliver construction engineering activities and deliverables for assigned projects and ensure timely completion to the required quality standards.

Dimensions

• Deliver Construction Engineering scope for the BN EPC1 project.
• Work in a multi-discipline project team providing all necessary support towards ensuring quality work delivery on schedule.
• Work and guide contractor team in delivering the construction in EPC1 systems, equipment package in line with project specifications.
• Deliver the onshore fabrication scope of the BN EPC1 project
• No direct reports.
• No CAPEX budgets.

Principal Accountabilities

• Adhere to and work in line with company guidelines on Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) and Ethics & Compliance.
• Drive the implementation of construction engineering requirements in the design, fabrication, testing, installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of assigned project.
• Ensure the final products delivered meets the applicable code requirements as well as the project scope of work and specifications.
• Be responsible for delivery of assigned projects from the BN EPC1 Projects Portfolio from early engineering through Detailed Design, Construction, Commissioning and Handover.
• Responsible for managing the planning, design, directing and supervision of construction projects.
• Facilitate Constructability and construction readiness reviews and be responsible for design reviews to ensure constructability requirements are embedded in design and designs are safe.
• Develop construction execution strategy, construction execution and workface execution plans.
• Responsible for reviewing and inspecting all drawings and designs prior to implementation.
• Expected to be subject matter experts on constructability requirements and complete routine tests to ensure all legal regulations are complied with.
• Ensure adherence to Shell HSSE standards and to deliver within budget i.e. cost control and accounting, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Managing delivery via contractors and resources drawn from the matrix organisation.
• Develop the scope of assigned project and progress though the relevant decision gates.
• Preparation of engineering package to define the scope appropriate for the project phase.
• Preparation of deliverables in alignment with the Company requirements
• Must be capable of determining the organizational structure required to accomplish the assigned projects efficiently and in accordance with approved plans and schedules.
• Responsible for ensuring preparation of schedules and cost estimate for the phase of the project as required.
• Stakeholder management and engagement with relevant government agencies
• Development of contract strategy to execute the assigned scope.
• Manage the relationships with various discipline engineers, contract packages and other stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are performed in accordance with the terms and conditions in the relevant contract documents.
• Ensure quality of technical work and the technical integrity, functionality, constructability, safe operation, and reliability of designs.
• Contribute to excellent HSE performance throughout the engineering phase of the project life cycle.
• Keep track on the execution schedule and report any issues to stakeholders.
• Supervision of construction activities.
• Support the CSU team in the handover of equipment and documentation to the operation team.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure specifications / approved procedures and applicable MOC (if any) are implemented.
• Manage onshore fabrication activities at contractor’s yards, including load-out.
• Supervise all aspects of onshore installation/construction works.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Review contractor deliverables to ensure compliance with project specifications, relevant codes and standards, and best industry practices within contractual review periods. 
• Review of construction drawings for all items across the BN EPC1 for installation and construction activities, including providing support for development of work packages.
• Balance technical assurance and commercial considerations to deliver construction scope effectively.
• Contribute to the development and deployment of fit for purpose quality plan and Inspection and Test Plan (ITP), NDT including materials management procedure for the Project.

Requirements
The senior Construction Engineer onshore Fab-yard shall have following
qualifications and experiences:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and a Registered Professional Engineer
• 8-10 years of experience in design and construction of offshore oil and gas production facilities and experience in supporting FPSO in a project management role.
• Engineering experience in systems integration and technical interface management.
• Broad knowledge and experience of Project Management techniques, tools, and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction management, project management and business management including scope, resource, cost, quality, communications, stakeholder, risk, and procurement management.
• Must be familiar with codes, standards, regulations, and practices applicable to the design and construction of offshore production facilities (API, ASME, ANSI, AGA, ISA etc).
• Very strong Contract Management skill and ability to deliver using third party contractors.
• Proven track record of having successfully delivered portfolio brownfield projects in the offshore/deep water environment.
• Strong HSE commitment and demonstrated HSE leadership skills.
• Solid background in all aspects of EP project execution including design, procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and start-up.
• Experienced in key customer and stakeholder management.
• Excellent leadership skills. strategic thinker and pragmatic Engineer
• High personal energy level and a proven track record in achieving stretched personal and business goals.
• The candidate must demonstrate strong organizational abilities, good human and public relations skill and strong operational safety awareness.
• Ability to work and manage in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.
• BOSIET/Approved Offshore Medical if expected to travel offshore.
• Demonstrated experience as Construction Lead, Project Lead or Manager in at least 3 projects of at least $10MM total value.
• Medically Certified fit to work.
• Thorough knowledge of offshore engineering construction methods including its practice and procedures.
• Computer literate, with proficiency in the use of MS suites including rotating equipment design spreadsheets.
• Must have knowledge/skill level in HSSE and applications within the Oil and gas Industry.
• Excellent Communication skill (written and oral)
• Team player with ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful delivery.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

Justification:

• The Senior Construction Engr; Fab-yard is under resourced for the work volume especially as the project transitions into detailed engineering.
• To ensure the project's successful and high-quality delivery, it is necessary to fill the positions provisioned in the Project organogram as soon as possible.

Application Closing Date
12th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: admin@fortisengineering.net using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.