Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and review mechanical designs for mass housing estates and high-end residential buildings, including HVAC, plumbing, water supply, drainage, firefighting, and gas systems.
  
• Supervise on-site installation of mechanical systems to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and Casalavoro quality standards.
  
• Ensure mechanical solutions are optimized for cost, durability, ease of maintenance, and energy efficiency, particularly for large-scale housing developments.
• Liaise with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, and project managers to ensure seamless integration of mechanical services.
  
• Prepare mechanical work schedules, material take-offs, and cost estimates in support of project budgeting and procurement.
• Monitor contractors and subcontractors, ensuring workmanship quality, adherence to timelines, and compliance with HSE requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, identify defects or deviations, and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Participate in testing, commissioning, and final handover of mechanical systems for completed housing units.
• Support value engineering initiatives, especially on mass housing projects, without compromising safety or performance.
• Prepare progress reports, technical documentation, and as-built records for completed projects.
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.Eng. or B.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 2-5 years’ post-graduation experience in residential real estate development or building construction.
• COREN registration is mandatory; NSE membership is an added advantage.
• Proven experience with mass housing estates and/or high-end residential developments.
• Strong practical knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing, fire protection systems, water reticulation, and building services.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and BOQs.
• Good understanding of Nigerian building codes and relevant international standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, MS Project, and Microsoft Office tools.

Core Competencies:

• Residential building services coordination
• Cost control and value engineering
• Site supervision and quality control
• Contractor and stakeholder coordination
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Working Conditions:

• Largely site-based across Casalavoro project locations within Abuja.
• May require movement between multiple project sites.