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jamson:
More or less, yes. If your bank work is not engineering related, don't bother use it

I am not an engineer but I'd like to ask that if I am not claiming points for work experience, do I still need to do get a positive assessment from vetassess in order to get an invitation to apply. That is if an individual has age 30, qualification 15 and English test 20 can they just skip the vetassess and just go on to submit their application?

amebostudent:
Mathematics undergraduate

Mathematics Postgraduate

Post graduate Diploma in Education

Points

English 20

Degree 15

Age 30

Partner skills: i dont understand this both my husband job is also on the list. adding 5 marks if am right

Hi how did you prepare for ielts and how where you able to achieve 8 in all sections?Will be writing in a few weeks. Thanks

happy4lucy:
hello All, am new here. i just registered for IELTS Exam for June 3rd and am scared of speaking test. how can i prepare, please someone should help me. thanks.

Google lis ielts she is good and her blog will help you prepare for each section. Success

jaybwoi:
You can do it online these days..

https://www.acro.police.uk/police_certificates.aspx

It costs 45 quid and its ready after 10 days..if you want it in 2 days, you'll pay 80..

International delivery will cost you 48 quid and its through Royal Mail..

I hope this helps..

Thanks, the fee is £45 does it include delivery charges or will I pay another £45 for delivery?

akereconfi:
Hello guys, I'm at the stage of IELTS and was adviced start gathering my documents (Police report from the UK since i did my BSc there and also Police report from Nigeria)

I've applied for the one from the UK and about to go for the Nigerian own.

Please am I to go to any Police station and request for Police criminal certificate. ?

I'm in Port Harcourt and wanted to go to the Head Quarters at Moscow Road.

Can it be done online, please who ever has done theirs , please how did you go about it, what documents did they ask and how much did it cost

Hi please can you let me know about how you applied for UK PCC and how much it cost.

Alphadoor:
Usually a Statutory Declaration backed up with payslips, employment letter, promotion letter , termination or resignation letter. Should be sufficient

Thanks if you have an example I'll appreciate it.

Jbelieve:
Please if I can't obtain employment reference from my employer what can i do?

Please can some respond to my question. Thanks

Please if I can't obtain employment reference from my employer what can i do?

[quote author=premiracle post=44776979]Statutory Declarations

If you are not able to obtain an employment reference on company letterhead, a Statutory Declaration outlining the reasons for this, may be considered. You will need to include third party documentation such as taxation certificates, employment contracts, payslips, a letter from a work colleague confirming your relationship and work duties, as well as any other relevant information that verifies employment.[/quote

Hi do you have an example of a statutory declaration outlining reasons for not being able to secure a reference letter. Thanks

Rett0:
How many years of post qualification experience do you have?

I presently started working as an assistant project manager. I also want to verify if I can use my APM position to apply for assessment with vetassess?

guadete:
plz gurus in the house I would love to know how possible its for a project manager to be accessed by VETASSESS. I just found out that the accessing body is
VETASSESS.
I graduated from FUTO
B.TECH....5YEARS study

30years

what are my chances to be nominated.

Please anyone who has assessed for project manager or has information about it should please share it. I haven't read any since I started reading this thread. Thanks

deesmom:
Good evening house, I would like to know if there is anyone that has gotten a positive assessment from vetasses as an internal auditor. My husband just received the reference letter from his employer and would like to get a second opinion before sending to vetasses.

He is also preparing to write Pte academic. Anyone with useful material should kindly send to me. Pm me and I would send my email.


Help A sister

There are tonnes of useful materials here.

https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/0B8Xyk44qOUGpfjFKdHJGYzJySzJTMm5xcEdzaGwyMUtZSUdhV2swR0tPV093M0pzdllIeW8?usp=sharing


https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/0B_rCw4gC3uCjLUVlMWQ1NE5mdUE?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/0B1UHFyxeHa1zfktLTmJoUzNpcEUyaHVQdUVVbFJhaHczbU9qSG16bWVZMWd6VjNIVFZpc28/0B1UHFyxeHa1zSkY5bkluOXJ5LTQ/0B1UHFyxeHa1zS01vb1hKMFh2ZW8?usp=sharing&sort=13&direction=a

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/13non7lhdwefotp/AADfiVvjkea7xaz42rFRiaSta?dl=0

https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/0BxSAhiEs5XzvX3lNSnRxc3NWcU0

Jbelieve:
Thank you.

I am looking for positions as an assistant or junior construction project manager. Please your sincere opinion is welcome.

Hi, please I tried to download the material twice after it had finished loading, it showed permanent failure. How can I get it please someone should help me.

brianromel:
Having worked for some of these firms and in the construction field a while back.

I would say the first poster got it right but with out costain and some others.

You need to divide the list by what area the different construction firms handle.

Whether they are

Structural based
Mechanical and electrical based.

Currentily

Morgan omonitun and chase stand as a first go to for structural jobs.

While Elalan faces both some times but are core structural based

MOA bruneli megawatts electriiks have been known to dabble into structural too but their core business are M&E.

One should not forget the facility management firms also, firms like

Provast(part of the Elalan group)
AB facilities
Are other firms to watch for.

But the list of firms on all three areas are large and new names keep popping up daily.

If one wants a career in constructions and with these firms. One first has to consider where on fits and what want can do for these firms and not just flinging cv's at them and hoping for the best.

I know Elalan, A B facilities, bruneli and a lot of others recruit on a daily basis depending on the constructions or services they are currently handling.

If you have experience/background in facility management, metal works, fitting installations, piping, safety, or just your basic laborer skills. Then there is a chance if you send your cv, the might call you for one of their projects.

But to get it right, always check that these companies have projects their currently handling
E. G sign boards outside a new project development around the island and other place, then copy details and mail or call asking if they need your skills.

Because that's when they are usually recruiting. Also check that your skill matches what the company is handling on the project. E. G Morgan Omonitun (structural), you skill payloader or bobcat operator.

That's how I got my first job with one of the major construction firms.

Hi thanks for this information. I am interested in working with Elalan as a junior construction project manager. My MSc is in construction project management and Bsc in estate management. I wanted to ask how the recruitment process goes. Do they ask interview behavioural questions or technical questions or both. Secondly, I have no experience in this field so do you think there is a chance for me and lastly what salary range should I have in mind if called? Because I don't want to blow my chances. Thanks look forward to your response.

Nightingale99:
God came through for me. Thanks Everyone.

Hi could you please share your story, am in a similar situation you where in as at 2014. Thanks.

Favorite1:
Sijumoto limited

Thanks

Hello everyone, I am asking if anyone has ideas about my question.

I have my MSc in construction project management and I have been trying to find firms preferably property development firms that offer project management services to clients for a while but nothing has been forthcoming.
I am interested in firms like Primrose development company that are involved in the entire process of project management. Please if you have ideas of firms with a good structure where I can put my knowledge to use or know firms that are recruiting, kindly comment. Thanks.

eromspete:
Yeah.. shadow learn from a more senior colleague.. it's easier afterwards...

Thank you.

eromspete:
You're Steadfast..

Honestly, pay varies per companies offering. Also can't tell you for sure what they earn in Nigeria as I'm not local.. my best estimate will be 300k if you get the PM title but project bonuses may/will come along subject to achieving KPIs as agreed by the management.

You might want to start out as an associate, Junior Engineer, and similar junior positions but not as a PM.. it's a steep learning curve and I'm still learning daily even with 3 years on my current position as a Work Package coordinator (note - NOT PACKAGE MANAGER).

Technical knowledge and certification will get you the position as a Junior but you learn the decision, management and leadership skills as you grow in your position.

Thank you for your response, I am most grateful. But I'd like to clarify something. You mentioned I shouldn't start my career as a PM, but would a career as a junior/assistant PM be a good place to start?

eromspete:
How much project experience do you have?

Hello, I'm still waiting for your response.

eromspete:
How much project experience do you have?

None for now, I recently graduated.

zub:
pls does anybody know anyting abouy BCL...their employment policies and staff welfare as a QS. thanks

Hi were you able to get any information about BCL? I am also looking for information about employment.

eromspete:
Good day all.

I'm pleased to discover this thread for Practising project Mgrs, aspiring and experienced PMs.

Firstly, I'd like to plead with everyone not to derail this thread with adverts as there's specific sections to do so.

As an introduction, I'm a young Civil Engineering graduate, PRINCE2 Practitioner certified, currently working as part of a construction project team developing an Airport somewhere very interesting.

I'm actively involved in getting pre-construction document approvals for my work packages (structural and finishes), preparation and review of sub-contractor construction micro-schedules, progress tracking, reporting and issue resolution and escalation where necessary.

I'm not directly involved in the Procurement, Finances and HR aspects of the project but I have an understanding as regards such and how it affects the work package out on site. (Material approvals, Work inspections, Manpower requirements for direct construction, etc.)


As a project Manager, I feel records keeping, learning from issues/situations and, progress monitoring and tracking is key. Not an easy thing to do depending on the people you're dealing with but it does help a great deal. Also do not neglect your stakeholders as they have an impact on your overall success as a PM

Let's talk

Hi, please I'd like to know how much junior construction project managers are paid. Thanks

Hi everyone this thread is very informative to project managers. Please I need advice on how to progress in my career path as a project manager. I recently obtained my MSc. degree in construction project management for scotland and I have my PRINCE2 foundation certificate. I am presently undergoing my NYSC program which will round up in September.

However I'd like to know how to get a position as an assistant/ junior project manager ie a position that I can learn from the best in the industry as well as progress in my career. I have been researching on this position for months and I have not seen any openings especially in the construction industry. In the UK there is a structured system for recent graduates with no work experience (graduated schemes) in most companies, but in Nigerian very few companies offer such programs and are mostly in the financial sector.
While researching construction companies like Julius berger, the vacancies are hardly advertised, one is only advised to submit CV and cover letter. While some like Hitech construction don't even have career page on the website.

Secondly, I'd like to know what the salary range is for entry level project managers because I honestly have no idea.

Lastly, please if you know good companies in the construction industry with a decent structure of operation kindly suggest it.
My desire is to become a project management consultant in the future please also offer your candid advice on how I can achieve my dream. Thank you.