Lead Civil & Costing Consulting Engineer at Independent Project Monitoring Company Limited (IPMC)

Independent Project Monitoring Company Limited (IPMC) is one of Nigeria oilfield service companies providing innovative solutions, technology, and services to the oil and gas industry. The Company operates in Nigeria and has a network of, manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities.

It delivers innovative technologies and services designed to meet the world's current and future energy needs in a safe, ethical, and sustainable manner. Grounded by our core values and inspired by our world-class people, we are committed to being a trusted business partner to those we serve.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead Civil & Costing Consulting Engineer

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview 

• As Lead Civil & Costing Consulting Engineer, you will head our civil-engineering discipline and costing practice within an independent third-party valuation and certification firm.
• You’ll oversee structural/civil design reviews, site inspections, cost plans, valuations and certification reports—ensuring asset integrity, regulatory compliance and cost transparency for lenders, insurers, developers and public-sector clients. 

Key Responsibilities 
Technical Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team of civil engineers, quantity surveyors and cost analysts. 
• Establish standardised procedures for design review, cost estimation, valuation and certification. 

Civil Engineering Review & Certification:

• Review civil / structural drawings, specifications and calculations for compliance with applicable codes (e.g., Eurocodes, ACI, AASHTO, local regulations). 
• Conduct site visits and inspections (earthworks, foundations, drainage, pavements, retaining structures). 
• Identify defects, design risks and non-conformances; recommend remedial actions. 
• Prepare certification reports for asset handover, milestone acceptance and regulatory compliance. 

Cost Estimating & Valuation:

• Lead preparation of elemental cost plans, detailed quantity take-offs and life-cycle cost analyses. 
• Perform market-aligned valuations using recognised standards (IVS, EVS, RICS Red Book). 
• Advise on budget programming, risk allowances and cost-optimisation strategies. 
• Support due-diligence assignments for financing, M&A, refinancing and insurance renewals. 

Client Reporting & Interface:

• Produce clear, concise technical memoranda, valuation certificates and executive summaries. 
• Present findings, cost opinions and certification results to clients, lenders and stakeholders. 
• Act as the firm’s independent representative during client meetings, project hand-overs and audits. 

Project & Quality Management:

• Define scopes of work, resource plans and project schedules for civil and costing assignments. 
• Monitor project budgets, deliverables and turnaround times; ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. 
• Uphold quality management standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and internal audit processes. 

Required Qualifications 
Education & Professional Status:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying. 
• Chartered / registered status (CEng, MRICS, CIOB or equivalent). 

 Experience:

• 10+ years in civil/structural engineering design, inspection or certification. 
• 5+ years leading cost planning, quantity surveying or independent valuation teams. 

Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of civil engineering codes, geotechnical principles and construction methods. 
• Proven expertise in cost-estimating software (e.g., CostX, BCIS, Timberline) and MS Office. 
• Familiarity with valuation methodologies under global standards (IVS 300 series, EVS). 

 Soft Skills:

• Excellent report-writing and presentation abilities. 
• Strong leadership, client-relationship management and negotiation skills. 
• Analytical mindset with rigorous attention to detail. 

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience in sectors such as infrastructure, transportation, utilities, ports/harbours or heavy industry. 
• Familiarity with BIM/CAD tools (Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D). 
• Certification in project management (PMP, PRINCE2) or quality systems (ISO 17020). 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resume and a Cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to: adeyemi.oseni@ipmc-ng.com and copy: olayemi.olajuyi@ipmc-ng.com using the job title as the subject of the email.