Lead Civil & Costing Consulting Engineer

Job Title - Lead Civil & Costing Consulting Engineer 

Location - Lagos

Reports To - Director of Valuation & Certification Services 

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 

1.     Technical Leadership & Team Management 

·        Lead, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team of civil engineers, quantity surveyors and cost analysts. 

·        Establish standardized procedures for design review, cost estimation, valuation and certification. 

2.      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. 

3.     Cost Estimating & Valuation 

·        Lead preparation of elemental cost plans, detailed quantity take-offs and life-cycle cost analyses. 

·        Perform market-aligned valuations using recognized 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. 

4.     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. 

5.      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 industrial. 

·        Familiarity with BIM/CAD tools (Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D). 

·        Certification in project management (PMP, PRINCE2) or quality systems (ISO 17020). 

What We Offer 

·        Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. 

·        Professional development support (chartership, certifications, training). 

·        Exposure to high-profile valuation, financing and certification projects. 

• ·  A collaborative, integrity-driven work

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