Lead Civil & Costing Consulting Engineer
Position Overview
- As Lead Civil & Costing Consulting Engineer, you will head our civil-engineering discipline and costing practice within an independent third-party valuation and certification firm. You’ll oversee structural/civil design reviews, site inspections, cost plans, valuations and certification reports—ensuring asset integrity, regulatory compliance and cost transparency for lenders, insurers, developers and public-sector clients.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team of civil engineers, quantity surveyors and cost analysts.
- Establish standardised procedures for design review, cost estimation, valuation and certification.
Civil Engineering Review & Certification
- Review civil/structural drawings, specifications and calculations for compliance with applicable codes (e.g., Eurocodes, ACI, AASHTO, local regulations).
- Conduct site visits and inspections (earthworks, foundations, drainage, pavements, retaining structures).
- Identify defects, design risks and non-conformances; recommend remedial actions.
- Prepare certification reports for asset handover, milestone acceptance and regulatory compliance.
Cost Estimating & Valuation
- Lead preparation of elemental cost plans, detailed quantity take-offs and life-cycle cost analyses.
- Perform market-aligned valuations using recognised standards (IVS, EVS, RICS Red Book).
- Advise on budget programming, risk allowances and cost-optimisation strategies.
- Support due-diligence assignments for financing, M&A, refinancing and insurance renewals.
Client Reporting & Interface
- Produce clear, concise technical memoranda, valuation certificates and executive summaries.
- Present findings, cost opinions and certification results to clients, lenders and stakeholders.
- Act as the firm’s independent representative during client meetings, project hand-overs and audits.
Project & Quality Management
- Define scopes of work, resource plans and project schedules for civil and costing assignments.
- Monitor project budgets, deliverables and turnaround times; ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
- Uphold quality management standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and internal audit processes.
Required Qualifications
Education & Professional Status
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
- Chartered/registered status (CEng, MRICS, CIOB or equivalent).
Experience
- 10+ years in civil/structural engineering design, inspection or certification.
- 5+ years leading cost planning, quantity surveying or independent valuation teams.
Technical Skills
- In-depth knowledge of civil engineering codes, geotechnical principles and construction methods.
- Proven expertise in cost-estimating software (e.g., CostX, BCIS, Timberline) and MS Office.
- Familiarity with valuation methodologies under global standards (IVS 300 series, EVS).
Soft Skills
- Excellent report-writing and presentation abilities.
- Strong leadership, client-relationship management and negotiation skills.
- Analytical mindset with rigorous attention to detail.
Desirable Attributes
- Experience in sectors such as infrastructure, transportation, utilities, ports/harbours or heavy industry.
- Familiarity with BIM/CAD tools (Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D).
- Certification in project management (PMP, PRINCE2) or quality systems (ISO 17020).
Method of Application
If you are a motivated and experienced professional seeking a challenging role, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to adeyemi.oseni@ipmc-ng.com and copy olayemi.olajuyi@ipmc-ng.com.