Lead Civil Assurance Consultant

About the role

Independent Project Monitoring Company (IPMC) provides independent technical and construction audit services on major industrial, energy, oil & gas and infrastructure projects. It is seeking an experienced Lead Civil Assurance Consultant to head the civil and structural assurance function on a landmark industrial oil & gas plant development in Nigeria. The role reports to the Project Director and works alongside the Lead Mechanical, Lead Electrical, Lead Instrumentation and Lead Cost Engineer consultants.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, organize and supervise the civil and structural assurance team, allocating engineers across contractor packages and construction areas, and mentor and train Civil Assurance Associates and local site engineers.
• Review and quality-control inspection findings, non-conformance reports and assurance reports before issue, and coordinate with the other Lead consultants and report to the Project Director.
• Represent the civil assurance function in meetings with the Employer's site management, contractors and consultants, and escalate technical conflicts and non-compliance issues.
• Review contractor civil and structural deliverables, drawings, calculations, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans, material submittals and quality documentation for compliance with approved designs, specifications and codes.
• Verify civil and structural works, including earthworks, foundations, reinforced concrete, structural steelwork, industrial buildings, pipe racks, roads, drainage and underground structures, and certify critical works as a basis for contractor invoice certification.
• Conduct site inspections and technical audits, review quality-control records (concrete strength, soil compaction, geotechnical tests, welding and survey records), and monitor closure of non-conformities and punch-list items.
• Provide technical input into interim and final account certification, including variation claims, and prepare assurance, inspection and monthly progress reports for the Employer's representative.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Construction Engineering or a related discipline; a Master's is an advantage.
• Minimum 12 years of post-qualification experience, including a lead or supervisory role on industrial, oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, fertilizer, power, manufacturing or major infrastructure projects.
• Professional registration such as COREN, PE or CEng, or an equivalent international body.
• Experience leading and mentoring technical teams, and prior international or expatriate assignment preferred.
• Essential consulting, Owner's Engineer, EPC/EPCM, third-party inspection, project assurance, construction supervision or technical audit experience.
• Willingness to relocate to Nigeria, a valid international passport and readiness to obtain Nigerian work authorization.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of civil and structural engineering, reinforced concrete, structural steelwork, foundations and piling, geotechnical and earthworks, roads and pavements, drainage and industrial buildings.
• Ability to interpret drawings, design calculations, specifications, Bills of Quantities, method statements and Inspection and Test Plans.
• Familiarity with international standards such as BS, Eurocodes, ACI, ASTM, AASHTO, ISO and Nigerian regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of construction QA/QC, technical inspection and project certification processes.

What we offer

• A senior, team-leading role on one of Africa's largest integrated industrial development projects.
• Competitive remuneration with relocation and housing support under standard international assignment terms.
• The chance to build and lead a growing civil and structural assurance team over a multi-year assignment.