Adexen was mandated by a leading construction company to recruit an expatriate construction site supervisor for its operations. The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Responsibilities
Management and supervision of a construction site in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
Responsibility of the site supervisor to assess hazards, determine risks, conduct regular inspections
Supervising workers, subcontractors and work activities
Preparing and presenting site inductions, safety briefings
Assessing and managing safety hazards
Ensuring appropriate site rules and welfare facilities are in place
Carrying out regular inspections
Helping project managers to plan the work programme
Helping co-ordinate deliveries of materials, plant and equipment
Completing records for site reports
Attending site management meetings
Carrying out regular inspections to ensure compliance with relevant legal requirements, processes and procedures
Raising safety concerns at the appropriate level
Resolving problems and implementing improvements
Organising and overseeing external inspections
Desired Skills and Experience
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or project management is a plus
Relevant experience in construction or civil engineering, as well as appropriate health and safety training.
Previous experience in emerging markets / Nigeria is a plus
Ability to communicate with, motivate, and if necessary discipline the workforce.
Ability to understand drawings and other contract documents.
Organisational skills.
Ability to mediate to resolve issues.
Understanding of legal responsibilities.
We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.
