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Engineering Lead (EPC)

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A leading EPC company is looking for an Engineering Lead who will play a crucial role in overseeing all commercial aspects of the projects and contracts. The primary focus will be on maximizing profitability while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring compliance with all commercial and contractual obligations

Job responsibilities

Engineering Management & Technical Oversight

  • Lead the engineering team (i.e. structural, civil, piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, etc) in design, development, and execution of EPC projects.
  • Ensure engineering designs comply with international codes, industry standards (API, ASME, IEC, etc.), and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide technical leadership in conceptual, FEED, and detailed engineering phases.
  • Conduct technical reviews, risk assessments, and design optimizations to improve project efficiency.
  • Ensure integration of engineering, procurement, and construction activities for seamless execution.

Project Coordination & Execution

  • Collaborate with project managers, procurement, and construction teams to align engineering deliverables with project schedules.
  • Monitor project progress, ensuring timely submission of engineering drawings, specifications, and reports.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Supervise, mentor, and develop engineers across multiple disciplines (structural, civil, piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, etc.).
  • Conduct technical training, knowledge-sharing sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

  • Serve as the primary technical interface between clients, regulatory authorities, and internal project teams.
  • Support tendering and proposal development by providing engineering input on cost estimates, technical solutions, and risk assessments.

Quality & Compliance Assurance

  • Ensure all engineering deliverables adhere to quality standards, contract specifications, and best practices.
  • Implement and monitor adherence to HSE, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements:

  • Masters degree
  • Relevant professional qualification(s) and membership (COREN, PMP, etc).
  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in engineering design, project execution, and leadership within the EPC industry.
  • Strong knowledge of EPC project lifecycles, engineering codes, and project management principles.
  • Proficiency in engineering software (AutoCAD, STAAD, PDMS, ETAP, HYSYS, or similar tools depending on discipline).
  • Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams on large-scale projects not limited to pressure vessel, tanks, pipelines, fabrication and construction of structures etc.

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Mining, Engineering & Operations

Focus: Project Management

Industry: Engineering

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Nigeria

Job Reference: 9XWEO3-0DF2604D

Date posted: 4 March 2025

Consultant: Kim Goff

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