Job in Lagos at PERI for a Technical Manager (Engineering)

PERI is one of the leading international companies in the formwork, scaffolding and engineering sector, and has an effective local presence through more than 60 subsidiaries in over 90 countries around the world.
7,000 employees generated a turnover of EUR 1,141 million in 2014. Central functions, development and production facilities are located in Weissenhorn near Ulm in Southern Germany since the founding of the company in 1969.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Technical Manager (m/f)

Location:Lagos, NG

Job Description

• Lead Engineering department in daily operations such as Formwork design and evaluation to meet customer project needs
• Hire, train and develop skill level for all Technical Department employees
• Prioritize/delegate projects taking into consideration assembly time, equipment sourcing and delivery time
• Coordinate the Construction Department and Supervisors
• Communicate with PERI Germany regarding technical and software issues
• Quality Management
• Ensure the accuracy of static calculations, as well as all applicable laws, regulations and technical norms are abided by
• Evaluate projects based on technical and financial risks

• Degree/Diploma/Certificate in civil, industrial or mechanical engineering
• Leadership and personnel development experience
• Excellent understanding of AutoCAD software
• Fluency in English
• Minimum of 4 years Engineering experience in formwork/scaffolding sector
• Extensive knowledge of local laws and regulations regarding formwork and scaffolding

• Self-reliable working and comprehensive project responsibility
• Long-term strategic thinking and flat hierarchies
• Challenging projects in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams