About the Role
iRecruiters Africa Limited, a fast-growing recruitment firm offering world-class virtual recruitment and job posting services, is seeking a skilled and dedicated Project Engineer for our client in the construction sector. In this vital role, you will oversee building construction projects from mobilization to final handover, ensuring all civil and structural works are executed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality specifications.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and manage site engineers, supervisors, foremen, and labour on a daily basis.
- Plan daily and weekly work schedules, assign tasks, and track attendance.
- Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, including Tier C contractors on subcontracted projects.
- Supervise all civil and structural works encompassing setting out, excavation, formwork, reinforcement, concrete, blockwork, and finishes.
- Check ongoing work against architectural, structural, and MEP drawings, specifications, and approved method statements.
- Raise inspection requests, execute quality checks, and manage snag lists through to close-out.
- Order concrete, plant, and machinery efficiently through the procurement department.
- Enforce the project HSE plan, mandate PPE usage, and maintain strict site safety rules.
- Conduct toolbox talks, site inductions, and routine safety inspections.
- Report and investigate incidents and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are closed out promptly.
- Update project programmes, flag potential delays early, and develop actionable recovery plans.
- Prepare comprehensive daily site diaries alongside weekly and monthly progress reports featuring site photographs.
- Measure completed work and support the Quantity Surveyor with valuations, variations, and material reconciliation.
- Draft professional letters, technical reports, and meeting minutes for clients and consultants.
- B.Sc. or HND in Civil Engineering or Building Technology.
- 5 to 10 years of site-based civil construction experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role managing building projects.
- COREN registration or active progression toward full registration is preferred.
- Prior exposure to high-end residential, commercial, or fit-out projects is a strong advantage.
- Proficient in reading architectural, structural, and MEP drawings with working knowledge of MS Project, Primavera, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
- Strong technical writing abilities in English coupled with excellent leadership, decision-making, and subcontractor management skills.
- Organized, hands-on, and comfortable making critical decisions on site.
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within top-tier construction environments.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- A collaborative and dynamic work culture with industry-leading professionals.