Senior Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer (Senior) – Industrial & Corporate Construction

Industry: Manufacturing / FMCG (Edible Oil)
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Head of Engineering / Projects Director

About the Company
The company is a multinational edible‑oil manufacturing firm with large‑scale production facilities, extensive supply‑chain infrastructure, and a strong footprint across Africa. Its operations include high‑capacity factories, processing plants, storage warehouses, logistics hubs, and corporate administrative facilities. The organization is committed to world‑class engineering standards, operational efficiency, and sustainable infrastructure development.

Role Summary
The Civil Engineer leads the planning, design, and execution of major construction and infrastructure projects across the company's manufacturing and corporate locations.

The role requires strong structural engineering expertise, hands‑on project‑management capability, and proven experience delivering large‑scale industrial facilities such as edible‑oil factories, processing plants, warehouses, and office complexes. 

The position ensures that all projects meet global engineering standards, safety requirements, cost targets, and operational performance expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end planning, design, and execution of industrial and corporate construction projects, including factories, processing plants, warehouses, and administrative buildings.
• Develop detailed engineering designs, structural calculations, and construction drawings aligned with international standards and manufacturing requirements.
• Conduct site assessments, feasibility studies, and technical evaluations to support project scoping and investment decisions.
• Oversee construction activities, ensuring adherence to quality specifications, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, process engineers, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Prepare BOQs, cost estimates, project schedules, and technical documentation.
• Monitor project progress, manage timelines, and proactively resolve technical and construction challenge
• Support procurement by evaluating materials, equipment, and contractor proposals for technical suitability.
• Prepare progress reports, risk assessments, and project updates for senior management and global engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; a Masters degree is an advantage.
• COREN registration or eligibility is compulsory.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in industrial and corporate construction projects, ideally within manufacturing or FMCG.
• Demonstrated track record of leading end‑to‑end delivery of large‑scale engineering projects.
• Project‑management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2) are an added advantage.
  

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical expertise in structural design, industrial construction, and civil engineering principles.
• Proven experience delivering large‑scale industrial projects within manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• Proficiency in engineering design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, STAAD Pro, SAP2000, or similar.
• Strong project‑management capability with experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.

What the Company Offers
Competitive compensation and project‑based performance incentives.
Opportunity to lead high‑impact industrial projects within a multinational manufacturing environment.
Access to advanced engineering tools, global best practices, and continuous professional development.
A collaborative, safety‑driven engineering culture.