A new construction company located in Lagos is in need of an experienced Structural engineer with a minimum of 2yrs working experience in the construction industry. Candidate must posses OND or HND and must be within the age bracket of 25-35 years old.
Job Description
• analysing configurations of the basic structural components of a building or other structure;
• calculating the pressures, stresses and strains that each component, such as a beam or lintel, will experience from other parts of the structure due to human use or environmental pressures such as weather or earthquakes;
• considering the strength of various materials, e.g. timber, concrete, steel and brick, to see how their inclusion may necessitate a change of structural design;
• liaising with other designers, including architects, to agree on safe designs and their fit with the aesthetic concept of the construction;
• examining structures at risk of collapse and advising how to improve their structural integrity, such as recommending removal or repair of defective parts or rebuilding the entire structure;
• making drawings, specifications and computer models of structures for building contractors;
• investigating ground conditions and analysing results of site tests, such as soil samples;
• liaising with construction contractors to ensure that newly erected buildings are structurally sound;
• applying expert knowledge of the forces that act on various structures;
• using computers and computer-aided design (CAD) technology for simulation purposes.
All qualified candidates should email application letter and CV to mosholay2k@yahoo.co.uk on or before the 27th Apr 2012 thank you.