Project Engineer at Landgate Investments – Lagos

Job Overview

Landgate Investments Limited is seeking a Project Engineer to support the planning, execution and delivery of real estate or construction projects in Lagos. The role involves coordinating project activities, monitoring timelines and budgets, supervising site operations and working with contractors and other stakeholders. Applicants should have a relevant bachelor’s degree and three to five years of project experience.

About Landgate Investments Limited

Landgate Investments Limited provides property investment services in Nigeria. The company publishes information about its services through its official website.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

Project planning and delivery

• Plan, execute and monitor multiple property-development projects from initiation through completion.
• Establish and manage project timelines, milestones and deliverables using structured project-management methods.
• Monitor progress to help ensure that work remains aligned with the approved scope and applicable standards.
• Identify project risks and recommend measures to prevent delays or excessive expenditure.
• Prepare regular progress reports and present relevant updates to management.

Budget and resource management

• Develop project budgets and monitor expenses during implementation.
• Track project progress against established financial targets.
• Work with the procurement function to source and assess vendors and construction materials.
• Monitor expenditure and recommend appropriate action where there is a risk of overspending.

Site monitoring and compliance

• Conduct site visits and inspections during project execution.
• Check construction activities for compliance with design, quality and safety standards.
• Ensure relevant legal and regulatory requirements are observed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor matters relating to building regulations, permits and contractual requirements.

Team and stakeholder coordination

• Coordinate internal teams, contractors, architects and other project stakeholders.
• Maintain effective communication between departments involved in project delivery, including Sales, Legal and Marketing.
• Promote collaboration among the different teams contributing to each property-development project.
• Follow up on milestones and deliverables with the relevant internal and external parties.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction or a related field.
• Between three and five years of experience managing real estate or construction projects.
• Knowledge of project-management tools and software.
• An understanding of contracts, budgeting, building regulations and permits.
• The ability to deliver work within tight deadlines and perform effectively under pressure.
• Residence in Lagos or willingness to relocate to Lagos.

A relevant professional certification is an added advantage.

Required Skills

The employer is seeking candidates with:

• Strong project planning and coordination abilities.
• Good organizational and multitasking skills.
• Budget preparation and expenditure-monitoring capability.
• Knowledge of project-management tools and software.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• The ability to coordinate internal teams, contractors and other stakeholders.
• The capacity to work under pressure and meet demanding project timelines.

Candidates should assess their suitability carefully against the required real estate or construction project-management experience and the Lagos location requirement.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV by email to Landgate Investments Limited, using “Project Engineer” as the subject of the email.