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Friday, October 9, 2009

Principal Maritime Civil Engineer – Nigeria

Principal Maritime Civil Engineer – Nigeria
Reference: SJ1000
Salary: Highly Neg
Start: ASAP

Infrastructure Engineering

Our Engineering consulting and project management client require a maritime engineer for their maritime operations in Nigeria, Africa with extension into the rest of African port operations.

Job Category
Consultancy
Maritime
Project management

Job Profile
Our clients are a leading player in advising on the planning, development and ongoing provision of the full spectrum of maritime infrastructure. This extends from some of the largest dry bulk and tanker terminals to dedicated high volume container ports plus ro-ro connections to the wider port hinterland.

This is a long-term career appointment with the opportunity to advance to a more senior management position within the company.

Job Description
As a Maritime Civil Engineer, you will be involved on a range of small to large projects which are industry and public high profile. The roles will be challenging, demanding, varied and offer fantastic opportunities for skill set and career development.

- Manage various stages of maritime engineering projects including strategy evaluation, detailed appraisal, concept development, detailed design and administration of contracts.
- In time you will assist the Divisional Director of the Maritime Division with the overall commercial and technical running off the business.
- You will be responsible for the management of a wide range of global port and marine terminal projects.
- You will be involved in the planning, design and construction of maritime structures including oil, gas, bulk materials; general cargo and container terminals, harbours, dredging, reclamation and breakwaters for clients world-wide.
- You will lead, develop, motivate and manage a team of professionals.
- You will write proposals.

Candidate Specification
Candidates will already be in possession of relevant academic qualifications, be exceptionally experienced since post-qualified in chartership and able to demonstrate exceptional Maritime Technical competences. They should also have the necessary drive to achieve their goals and deliver commercial success.

- The ideal candidate will be ambitious and highly motivated with approximately 15 to 20 years post graduate experience in Maritime Engineering.
- You will be a Chartered engineer with management experience and a background within a consulting engineering practice.
- You will have extensive experience in the planning, design and construction of maritime structures including oil, gas, bulk materials; general cargo and container terminals, harbours, dredging, reclamation and breakwaters for clients world-wide, together with a proven track record.
- Ideally, you will have UK and international experience and business development strengths.
- You will have experience in providing design services to contractors on major design and construct contracts and in coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams.
- You will be self motivated with strong interpersonal skills, good communication skills, and excellent organizational skills
- You will have excellent technical and managerial skills and have a sound commercial background.
- You will be an experienced proposal writer.
- You will be an experienced Project Manager, capable of motivating and leading a large team of staff with varying degrees of experience and abilities.
- You will have the ability to mentor and develop support staff.
- You will be computer literate and familiar with the latest design software packages.
- Although primarily based in the Africa office you will be required to travel extensively worldwide, so a high level of flexibility is required.

French linguistic would be an added advantage.

When applying for the position, please send a CV/resume in Microsoft word format as plain as possible with as much information related to the position with regards to duties. State your marital status, dependants and current income.

Salary/Benefits
Generous and internationally competitive salaries/rates and benefits including air fares and living out allowances.

If you have the skills and expertise for this role, please forward your CV to us or if you are looking for a different role please visit our website http://www.caglobalint.com for more opportunities.

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