Job title: Civil Engineer – Lead Auditor Job at Independent Project Monitoring Company Limited
Company: Independent Project Monitoring Company Limited
Job description: Independent Project Monitoring Company Limited (IPMC) is one of Nigeria oilfield service companies providing innovative solutions, technology, and services to the oil and gas industry. The Company operates in Nigeria and has a network of, manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities.It delivers innovative technologies and services designed to meet the world’s current and future energy needs in a safe, ethical, and sustainable manner. Grounded by our core values and inspired by our world-class people, we are committed to being a trusted business partner to those we serve.We are recruiting to fill the position below:Job Position: Civil Engineer – Lead AuditorJob Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract
Department: Engineering / QA/QC / Audit & Compliance
Industry: Oil & Gas / Refinery / Infrastructure
Reports To: Audit Manager / Technical Director EmploymentJob Summary
- We are looking for a Civil Engineer – Lead Auditor with a strong background in civil and structural engineering, quality assurance, and auditing to oversee technical audits in refineries and infrastructure projects.
- This role is responsible for evaluating the integrity, compliance, and performance of civil works such as foundations, structures, drainage systems, roads, and earthworks against industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead civil and structural engineering audits across refinery plants, terminals, and infrastructure projects.
- Evaluate construction practices, design documents, materials, and workmanship for compliance with standards such as ACI, ASTM, ASCE, ISO, API, and local codes.
- Develop and implement audit plans, checklists, and procedures tailored to civil engineering scope and project risk areas.
- Identify non-conformities, unsafe construction practices, and deterioration risks; recommend corrective measures.
- Ensure adherence to quality management systems (QMS) and HSE standards.
- Prepare detailed audit reports with root cause analysis and follow-up action plans.
- Inspect and assess the condition of concrete structures, steel frameworks, foundations, paving, drainage, and earthworks.
- Review design drawings, specifications, soil investigation reports, structural analysis, and load-bearing calculations.
- Conduct field audits to verify as-built vs. design compliance, structural stability, and construction quality.
- Collaborate with EPC contractors, project managers, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
- Support continuous improvement and contribute to asset integrity assessments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum 15+ years of civil engineering experience, including 7 years in auditing, QA/QC, or inspection.
- Certified QMS Lead Auditor (e.g., ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 Lead Auditor) is strongly preferred.
- Prior experience in refineries, oil & gas facilities, or large infrastructure projects is essential.
Skills & Competencies:
- Sound knowledge of civil and structural engineering principles and materials.
- Familiarity with international codes and standards (e.g., ACI, AISC, API, BS, Eurocodes).
- Strong analytical and documentation skills.
- Ability to read and interpret complex civil/structural drawings, specs, and calculations.
- Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.
- Skilled in conducting risk-based audits and interfacing with multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience using audit management tools, inspection software, or BIM platforms is an advantage.
Preferred Certifications:
- ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 Lead Auditor
- API 650 / 653 or ASME-related qualifications
- PMP or Construction Management
- Communication skills.
Expected salary:
Location: Nigeria
Job date: Sun, 03 Aug 2025 05:14:06 GMT