Construction Project Manager - Lagos, Nigeria

G3 Systems has an exciting opportunity to hire a Project Manager to support its delivery in Lagos, Nigeria. The role requires the successful candidate to hold NEC3/4 commercial awareness and Project Management (MS Project) expertise in the Civil Construction arena. You will act as the primary point of contact between the Client and G3 Systems, ensuring clear communication and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

Supporting the civil, mechanical, electrical, and construction teams with all aspects of project execution, including compliance with technical documentation, audit requirements, job cost accounting, scheduling, and on-site leadership. Security Clearance is a must in order to deliver this role. Your pattern of work will be 14 weeks deployed and 3 week leave rotation.

Essential Candidate Qualifications

• Hold a valid passport (minimum 6 months’ validity) and be able to secure the necessary work visa for the designated African host country.
• Extensive knowledge of operating under an NEC4 Contract - Engineering & Construction Contract (ECC).
• Minimum of 5 years’ project management experience in mechanical, electrical or construction disciplines.
• Demonstrable track record on international programmes, including stakeholder liaison at senior levels.

Technical Competence

• Strong understanding of technical documentation, audit processes and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in job cost accounting, scheduling tools (e.g. MS Project) and construction supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to serve as the primary interface between client and delivery teams, and to lead multi-disciplinary project groups.

Mobility & Flexibility

• Willingness to travel frequently and reside on-site for extended periods; adaptability to operate in remote or austere environments.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Project management certification (e.g. PMP or Prince 2) preferred.

Task Descriptions

• As Project Manager you will be the direct point of contact between the client and the company.
• Ability to lead a project from concept stage to completion.
• Provide strong leadership skills and communicate effectively and openly with the Construction management team.
• Ensure strong and effective management of subcontracts and the performance of subcontractors.
• Responsibility for ensuring the project programme is updated and reflects the deliverables of the project as well as the critical path.
• Ensure that projects are running on time and on budget.
• Providing weekly reports to the Project Director.
• Assess all project risks and record in risk register.
• Monitor installation/quality on site until project completion.
• Liaise with QHSE to ensure that all Safety Management Systems are in place and in operation.
• Provide management of internal/external design team/consultants to meet project deadlines.
• Deal with all resource planning and implement programme changes using Microsoft Project.
• Develop project scope with design team/client.
• Produce budgets and reports for clients on monthly cycle.
• Chair weekly meetings assigning tasks and monitoring outputs.
• Coordinate meetings with supply chain to ensure materials and services are on track in line with the programme plan.
• Attend and represent G3 as project lead in weekly and monthly meetings.

International Travel

The role will require long term overseas deployment in Nigeria.

Qualifications/Skills Essentials Required

• Degree in construction discipline.
• SMSTS.
• NEBOSH.
• 5+ years in a similar position.
• Experience of managing a site delivery team.
• Knowledge & experience of international projects desirable.
• Commercial and contract awareness focusing on NEC 4 contracts and JCT subcontract agreements.
• Advanced use of MS Project.
• Degree accreditation in related construction discipline.
• Active certification in an engineering professional organization (desirable).
• An understanding of engineering principles and procedures.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a construction environment.
• Demonstrable experience in a Project Management role.
• Knowledge of applicable construction codes, policies, standards, and best practices.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Strong ability to work to deadlines and prioritise workloads.
• IT skills MS Office, Word, Excel.
• Ability to communicate orally, in writing, produce technical/non-technical reports and give presentations.
• Security Cleared or be able to achieve security clearance.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary starting from £90,000 per annum (based on experience).
• 25 days annual leave.
• International medical cover.
• Membership of the G3 Systems Group Personal Pension Plan.
• UK and international travel, company expensed staff accommodation when residing in Nigeria.
• Subsistence expenses are fully reimbursed in accordance with company policy.
• Plus various salary sacrifice schemes and other life wellbeing platforms.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Project Management

Industries: Building Construction and Construction