Job Description

Our client is looking for a Site Engineer – Piling to lead and coordinate daily piling operations at the assigned site/work front. The role is responsible for translating project priorities into safe and efficient daily site plans, coordinating the Site Supervisor and specialist support functions, monitoring site progress and resource requirements, and escalating operational, technical, commercial, and site constraints to the Project Manager for timely resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day piling operations at the assigned site/work front.
• Confirm daily work plans, sequencing, and priorities with the Site Supervisor and ensure that the required work fronts are ready.
• Coordinate interfaces between piling operations, surveying, QA/QC, Health & Safety, testing, technical support, and subcontractors.
• Review production progress, equipment status, manpower availability, material requirements, and site constraints throughout the shift/day.
• Review material and equipment requirements raised by the site team and forward approved requirements to the Project Manager through the agreed process.
• Review and approve the Local Site Engineer’s daily and weekly site progress reports, ensuring that any required corrections are completed before submission.
• Review Site QS manpower, diesel, and resource records, as well as Site Storekeeper material and stock issues, where management attention is required.
• Monitor productivity and progress against project targets and identify potential delays at an early stage.
• Coordinate the resolution of operational constraints and escalate cross-site, plant, commercial, or technical issues to the Project Manager as required.
• Ensure that approved drawings, method statements, quality requirements, and Health & Safety controls are properly implemented by the site team.
• Coordinate with the Site Supervisor regarding concrete requirements and supply constraints.
• Ensure that piling operators, foremen, crews, and subcontractors are effectively coordinated through the Site Supervisor and established site reporting lines.
• Participate in progress, technical, quality, and safety meetings and communicate site priorities, requirements, and constraints clearly.
• Confirm completion of assigned actions and maintain a clear open-action list for unresolved site issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant site experience, including substantial direct experience in piling and deep-foundation works.
• Proven experience coordinating bored piling operations, including piling rigs, cranes, reinforcement cages, concreting, and supporting equipment.
• Experience supervising multicultural site teams, subcontractors, and multiple specialist interfaces is preferred.
• Experience working on major infrastructure, marine, industrial, or large civil projects is an advantage.
• Professional engineering membership or certification is an advantage.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Strong practical knowledge of piling operations, construction sequencing, and site coordination.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements.
• Working knowledge of surveying, quality control, testing, reinforcement, concrete, and equipment interfaces, while respecting the responsibilities of authorized specialist functions.
• Strong planning, progress monitoring, resource coordination, and constraint-management capabilities.
• Ability to review professional site reports, material requests, and production information.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.
• Experience working with digital reporting and dashboard systems is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong site leadership and accountability.
• Effective coordination and decision-making within delegated authority.
• Proactive problem-solving and timely escalation of constraints.
• Clear communication with the Project Manager, Site Supervisor, specialist teams, and subcontractors.
• Strong production focus while maintaining quality and Health & Safety requirements.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing site conditions.

Location

• Lagos, Nigeria

Schedule

• Monday to Friday | 08:00 AM till 05:00 PM
• Saturday | 08:00 AM till 02:00 PM

Package

• Basic | Car | House | Medical Insurance |  Life Insurance | Allowance in Local Currency | 2 Round-trip tickets