CARES Group is an international engineering, environmental, water resources and maritime operations consultancy with a focus on Africa. Our consultants include experienced seagoing mariners, engineers, and scientists. CARES Group has a growing order book in West Africa in infrastructure development, working for interesting clients. We have exciting expansion plans and are working on a range of projects throughout West Africa. CARES Group now has a vacancy based in their Ikoyi, Lagos office for an experienced.

To be part of the team responsible for design and management of civil infrastructure consultancy works with a maritime emphasis. Job Description The work involved is for an experienced Autocad Technician, with a proven track record and capability. The job is based in CARES Group regional headquarters in Ikoyi. Qualified to HNC/ HND level or above, fully conversant with AutoCAD with a background in producing drawings and design management of civil / building infrastructure consultancy works, mostly with a maritime emphasis marine. Able to produce RC and steel general arrangement drawings and collaborate with engineering colleagues to deliver accurate and timely work. He/she must have good organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines and with minimum supervision, comfortable with working in a team environment with initiative. Previous experience is likely to have been in a similar role with an established consultant.

The technician will:

• Receive project briefs from the engineering team.
• Your focus will be on the production of structural general arrangement, layout and detail drawings using AutoCAD. The workload will cover a range of civil and structural topics associated mainly with maritime structures though you may sometimes be involved with water infrastructure and mainstream building structures.
• Assist in managing design, providing technical and administrative support as required to the team.
• Be expected to work hours as required for the project, typically five days / week.
• Report to the Associate Director – Engineering also based in Lagos. The successful candidate will have a recognised technical qualification and 10 years’ solid relevant experience in infrastructure consultancy.
• For overseas candidates, experience in working in West Africa is required and proficiency in the English language.
• The position could also suit a Nigerian candidate looking to relocate to Lagos.

Benefits:

• 24 month contract renewable after 12 months’ subject to satisfactorily completing an initial probation period of 3 months, which may be extended under certain circumstances. After this, one months’ notice from either party will be given to terminate the contract.
• Attractive salary, plus company bonus scheme.
• Membership of company medical and pension schemes.
• 22 working days leave per annum.

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CARES Group is an international engineering, environmental, water resources and maritime operations consultancy with a focus on Africa. Our consultants include experienced seagoing mariners, engineers, and scientists. CARES Group has a growing order book in West Africa in infrastructure development, working for interesting clients. We have exciting expansion plans and are working on a range of projects throughout West Africa. CARES Group now has a vacancy based in their Lagos office.

SENIOR CIVIL PROJECTS ENGINEER

To be part of the team responsible for bidding, design and management of civil infrastructure consultancy works, mostly with a maritime emphasis.

Job Description

The work involved is a mixture of:

• Technical input, Team and Project Management. CARES Group has a regional headquarters in Lagos, where the engineer will be based, although travel throughout our area of operations may be necessary as the need arises.
• The engineer will have a thorough background in design and design management of civil infrastructure consultancy works, mostly with a maritime emphasis. He/she will be comfortable with working in a team environment, with initiative. Previous experience is likely to have been with a major UK consultant.

The engineer will:

• Receive project enquiries and prepare proposals for civil infrastructure consultancy projects (mostly maritime based) as part of the engineering team;
• Assist in managing design, providing technical and administrative support as required to the team;
• Be innovative in assisting our Client’s to overcome challenges whilst maximising opportunities to sustain and grow CARES Group business;
• Compile project reports, programmes, budgets and forecasts;
• Be expected to work hours as required for the project, typically five days / week; The engineer will report to the Associate Director – Engineering also based in Lagos. The successful candidate is likely to be a graduate plus 10 years’ solid relevant experience in consultancy, be professionally qualified or imminently approaching same. It is likely that the candidate will be a civil engineer with ports and harbours infrastructure consultancy experience.
• Experience in working in West Africa will be an advantage.
• The position would also suit a Nigerian candidate looking to relocate to Lagos.
• A key requirement is that the candidate must be proficient in technical written English.

Benefits

• 24 month contract renewable after 12 months’ subject to satisfactorily completing an initial probation period of 3 months, which may be extended under certain circumstances. After this, two months’ notice from either party will be given to terminate the contract.
• Attractive salary, plus company bonus scheme;
• Bachelor status contract;
• 25 working days leave per annum

Must-have qualifications

• Have you completed the following level of education: Bachelor’s Degree?
• How many years of Civil Engineering experience do you currently have?
• What is your level of proficiency in English?
• Have you worked on marine civil engineering design?
• Are you a Chartered Engineer?
• Have you worked for an engineering consultancy in the UK, Nigeria or elsewhere?

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