Civil and Structural Engineer at IHS Towers

Job Description
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaison with designers to ensure design are efficient and safe to build
• To hold the responsibility of making ensuring all standard checks for designs for site audit, BTS sites, Upgrade sites have passed and are in line with necessary specification and standards 
• Liaise with procurement department for the selection of vendors. Analyse existing structures (poles, truss towers, guyed towers, etc.) for lateral and vertical loads and determine overall capacity of a given structure. 
• Produce drawings (CAD) regarding the installation, construction, or modifications to telecommunication structures. 
• Approval of detailed construction methodologies produced by the project teams
• Approval of inspection and test plans produced by the project teams
• Review and approval of structural calculations and reports
• Review submissions for quality and sufficiency
• Carry out progress reporting, including the identification of relevant issues, risks and opportunities; this includes input to the project integrated plan
• Provide realistic programme status, identify problem areas and implement agreed recovery plans
• Prepare and submit reports to the Manager, Engineering Projects on all matters pertaining to the unit’s work activities.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Manager, Engineering Projects

COMPETENCIES

Functional Competencies

• Civil and structural engineering
• Project Management
• Capital Optimization
• Logistics Management
• Contract Management

Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of various MS applications, preferably advanced MS Excel, MS Word, & Power-Point
• Self-disciplined, self-motivated and the ability to organize and prioritize time effectively
• Good negotiation skills
• Good communication skills