Senior Road Construction Engineer at Jamub Group of Companies

Jamub Group is a conglomerate of different companies duly registered in line with relevant laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the attribute of which makes us a non-cyclical organisation. Established to deliver solutions in the various areas of our business interests, our delivery model spans Business to Business (B2B), Business to Government (B2G) and Business to Consumer (B2C) in the economic value chain with a range of products and services which cut across the industries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Road Construction Engineer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Senior Road Construction Engineer will provide technical leadership and on-ground supervision for all road, highway, and pavement-related projects from design review through to commissioning.
• The ideal candidate brings 20 years or more of deep, hands-on experience in Nigerian and regional road construction, a thorough command of applicable standards and specifications, and the gravitas to lead large multi-disciplinary site teams while maintaining rigorous quality, safety, and cost discipline.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Design Review:

• Review and validate road design drawings, geometric alignments, pavement design reports, drainage designs, and traffic engineering documentation.
• Identify design risks and interface with consultants to resolve issues before construction commences.

Construction Supervision:

• Provide full-time technical oversight of road construction activities, including earthworks, sub-base and base-course preparation, asphalt paving, concrete works, drainage structures, bridges, culverts, and road furniture installation.

Pavement Engineering:

• Direct and supervise all pavement-related activities — subgrade preparation, compaction testing, binder and wearing course laying, and quality control of asphalt mix designs.
• Ensure compliance with FMWH, FERMA, and client-specified standards.

Laboratory & Materials Management:

• Oversee site laboratory operations, including soil testing (CBR, Atterberg limits, proctor), aggregate grading, bitumen content testing, and Marshall stability tests.
• Approve or reject materials based on test results and specifications.

Quantity & Progress Monitoring:

• Work closely with the Quantity Surveyor to validate interim payment certificates, measure completed works, and track progress against the programme.
• Flag deviations and recommend corrective actions to the Project Manager.

Subcontractor & Plant Management:

• Manage road construction subcontractors and plant operators.
• Ensure equipment graders, compactors, paving machines, and asphalt plants are correctly deployed, maintained, and operated to specification

HSE Leadership on Site:

• Champion a zero-tolerance safety culture on all road construction sites.
• Enforce PPE compliance, traffic management plans, excavation safety, and all HSE policies applicable to linear infrastructure works.

Stakeholder & Agency Liaison:

• Liaise with government road agencies (FERMA, FCT-FCDA, State MoW), communities, and utility owners on matters of road diversion, utility relocation, right-of-way, and public complaints.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly site progress reports, test result summaries, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and as-built documentation to the Project Manager and client.

Qualifications and Requirements
Education:

• Full professional registration with COREN (R.Eng) is mandatory.
• Membership of NSE is required. PMP or PRINCE2 certification is an added advantage.

Professional Certification:

• 18–20 years of verifiable, progressive experience in road and highway construction, with at least 5 years in a senior or lead engineering role.
• Demonstrated experience on federal highways, dual carriageways, or major urban road projects in Nigeria is essential.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of verifiable experience in construction project management, with at least 3 years in a lead Project Manager role.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, road design software (CLIP, HIGHWAY DESIGNER, or equivalent), and MS Office suite.
• Working knowledge of AASHTO and the Nigerian Highway Manual. Familiarity with construction ERP and project management tools is an advantage.

Core Competences:

• Exceptional depth of technical knowledge in road construction, pavement engineering, earthworks, and drainage, the go-to technical authority on-site.
• Proven ability to lead large, diverse site teams of contractors, subcontractors, and labour with authority, clarity, and fairness.
• Strong command of quality management on road projects: testing regimes, NCR management, snag resolution, and as-built accuracy.
• Commercial awareness, ability to understand contract documents, validate contractor claims, and protect the employer's interests.
• Deep understanding of Nigerian construction industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and accountability in managing people, resources, and financial information
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritise competing demands, and maintain quality at all times.
• Proactive approach to risk identifies issues early and acts decisively to protect project outcomes.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work within a diversified, fast-growing Nigerian conglomerate.
• Professional development support the company encourages and supports continuing professional development (CPD) and advanced certifications.
• A structured, performance-driven work environment with clear career progression pathways.
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and involvement in strategic decisions.

Application Closing Date
25th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: job@jamubgroup.com using the job title as the subject of the email.