Responsibilities
Calculate 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;
Consider the strength of various materials, e.g. timber, concrete, steel and brick, to see how their inclusion may necessitate a change of structural design;
Liaise with other designers, including architects, to agree on safe designs and their fit with the aesthetic concept of the construction;
Examine 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;
Make drawings, specifications and computer models of structures for building contractors;
Work with geotechnical engineers to investigate ground conditions and analyse results of soil sample and in-situ tests;
Liaise with construction contractors to ensure that newly erected buildings are structurally sound;
Apply expert knowledge of the forces that act on various structures;
Use computers and computer-aided design (CAD) technology for simulation purposes.

Requirements
Minimum of 2nd Class upper degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
Master’s degree in Structural Engineering
Membership of relevant professional body (COREN, NSE)
Minimum of 10 years construction industry experience
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Visio)
Advanced IT skills including extensive knowledge of Microsoft Project, Primavera

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application letters and CV’s to: recruitment@arbicong.com quoting the job title as subject of their email