General Description:

• Reporting to the Head, Project Design, the Mechanical Engineer would be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of mechanical control systems and/or components to set specifications, focusing on safety, cost, quality and sustainability.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Analysis/design of mechanical works for proposed and existing structures per engineering practice.
• Ensure proper scoping of all mechanical engineering works and give adequate reports.
• Coordinate and monitor design works and other related processes by developing, work breakdown structure and, program of works.
• Responsible for site monitoring (Pre & post contract award)
• Ensure total adherence to Mechanical engineering/Project management processes and procedures.
• Prepare and present reports as required.
• Provide project leadership in various types of mechanical projects
• Responsible for value engineering and cost control.
• Manage all aspects of the projects, including design, analysis, and all aspects of project engineering work.
• Work with team members to effectively complete projects in line with the scope, time, cost and quality set.
• Draw up project plans and designs using computer-assisted engineering and design software.
• Estimate material, construction, and project timescales.
• Make sure all projects meet mechanical and construction safety regulations.
• Provide a varied range of mechanical design services to Afriland and its clients.

Required Skills:

• Excellent numerical, technical and IT skills
• Ability to analyse complex problems and proffer solutions
• Ability to explain design ideas clearly
• Strong decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and plan effectively
• Good budgetary skills
• Excellent people skills
• Comprehensive understanding of Structural Health and Safety regulations
• Project management skills
• Good process flow analysis skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Innovative
• Stakeholders’ management

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (minimum of Second class lower)
• An additional qualification is an added advantage
• At least 6 years of direct experience in Design & Construction work
• Project management experience
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Suite Package – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Visio and MS Project
• Effective use of Autocad
• Practical experience in construction quality and safety
• Registered member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
• Membership of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) will be an added advantage