Head of Civil Engineering

About the role

The Head of Civil Engineering will lead all civil engineering activities for Mecer Consulting Limited’s projects on Victoria Island, Lagos. Reporting to senior management, you will ensure that site works comply with approved drawings, standards and health‑safety requirements while driving quality and schedule performance.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise daily site operations, ensuring adherence to drawings, specifications, ITPs and ISO‑compliant documentation.
• Integrate HSE requirements into planning, conduct toolbox talks and manage PTW processes.
• Prepare daily and weekly progress reports, material requisitions, technical logs and coordinate with QS and procurement for material take‑offs and supplier approvals.
• Track work progress against the project schedule, report variances and propose recovery actions.
• Support testing, commissioning and punch‑list closure, and maintain audit‑ready records.
• Collaborate with subcontractors, client representatives and consultants during inspections and reviews.
• Identify technical risks, raise RFIs, perform QA/QC checks, and follow up on NCRs.

Required profile

• First degree in Civil, Structural or Building Engineering.
• COREN certification and awareness of ISO 9001 and ISO 45001.
• 12‑15 years of experience in construction engineering, site supervision, QA/QC and documentation.
• Strong leadership and managerial capabilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Experience using MS Project or equivalent scheduling software.