Civil Engineer (Geotechnical / Geoenvironmental Construction) at Worknigeria

Worknigeria was established with a Singular Vision. To help the vast Nigerian workforce find meaningful jobs. We are also on a mission to upskill them in the best ways possible and help them grow with and within their careers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Civil Engineer (Geotechnical / Geoenvironmental Construction)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Sector: Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Construction

Responsibilities

• Managing, designing, developing, creating, and maintaining large scale construction projects
• Conducting on-site investigations and analysing data
• Assessing potential risks, materials, and costs As a Civil Engineer,
• Manage, design, develop, create, and maintain small-scale through to large-scale construction projects in a safe, timely and sustainable manner.
• Conduct on site investigations and analyse data (maps, reports, tests, drawings and other)
• Carry out technical and feasibility studies and draw up blueprints that satisfy technical specifications.
• Supervise the foundation investigation and installation/ constructions of projects.
• Provide advice and resolve creatively any emerging problems/deficiencies.
• Forecast possible problems that could emerge on project sites.
• Manage end to end project delivery inclusive of site personnel management.
• Monitor progress and compile reports on project status.
• Manage equipment breakdown and regulatory complaint on site.
• Gathering data on exhilarating conditions at construction sites, including soil conditions, land elevations, or seismic activity.
• Administering tests to measure physical properties such as the tensile strength of materials.
• Educating drawings, sketches charts, and schematics to document proposals for new construction projects.
• Evaluating blueprints and other design documents to ensure that they meet the code requirement.
• Harmonizing with architects and other designers to ensure that plans meet the needs of the client while meeting government regulations that might apply to specific projects.
• Supervise the foundation investigation and installation/ constructions of projects.
• Work with surveyors to get exact points for piles to be installed.
• Decide on equipment and quantity of materials required to execute project.
• Supervise equipment set up for project commencement.
• Carrying out other duties as assigned by the team lead.

Requirements and Skills

• B.Sc/HND in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 2nd class lower/merit with 2-4 years’ experience working as a civil engineer.
• Excellent attention to details with a high level of efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility.
• Experience in foundation piling
• Working knowledge of the construction/engineering industry.
• Excellent knowledge of design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar
• Proficiency in site layout, grading, utility design, erosion control, regulatory approvals etc.
• Project management and supervision skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Professional engineering license
• Solid analytical and mathematical skills.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Male for gender balance

Application Closing Date
29th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@worknigeria.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.