Environmental Specialist at AIM Consultants Limited

AIM Consultants Limited is a privately owned Nigerian company established in Lagos, Nigeria in 1979, and has since grown to become one of the leading integrated Consultancies in the Country. AIM is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission with Certificate of Incorporation R.C. 30821 and is Certified ISO 9001: 2015. AIM exports Architectural and Engineering Consultancy services to Sub-Sahara Africa and has a work force of over 220 colleagues around Nigeria and at project sites.

AIM is registered with all the regulatory bodies namely: The Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), The Town Planners Registration Council of Nigeria (TOPREC), The Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria (QSRBN) and The Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Environmental Specialist

Location: Lagos
Reporting: Timely submission of report for review to the HOD

Job Purpose

• To provide geotechnical expertise in the investigation, design, and analysis of ground conditions for infrastructure and building projects.
• The role includes conducting site investigations, preparing geotechnical reports, and supporting the design and construction teams with technical input related to soil, rock, and groundwater behavior.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Conduct site investigations, including drilling supervision, sampling, in-situ testing, and borehole logging.
• Perform geotechnical analysis and design (e.g., foundation design, slope stability, retaining walls, settlement analysis).
• Prepare and review factual and interpretative geotechnical reports.
• Analyze laboratory test results and correlate them with field data.
• Provide geotechnical input during planning, design, and construction stages of projects.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure geotechnical aspects are integrated.
• Support foundation assessments and advise on appropriate foundation solutions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
• Monitor and report on ground conditions during construction and provide technical support as needed.
• Participate in risk assessments and mitigation related to geotechnical conditions.

Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
• Minimum of [3–5] years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Solid understanding of soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and geotechnical site characterization.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, GeoStudio, SLOPE/W, Settle3, or equivalent.
• Strong report writing and analytical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Membership or eligibility for membership with a recognized engineering body (e.g., COREN, NSE, etc.).

Key Competencies:

• Experience with geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring.
• Familiarity with ground improvement techniques.
• Knowledge of environmental geotechnics or earthquake engineering is a plus.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2025.