Project Engineer at the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC)

The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC), a Lagos State Government agency, is the primary provider of potable and safe water to over 18 million residents of Lagos State, Nigeria. Established in 1910 with the conastruction of the Iju Waterworks, the Corporation has expanded its operations to meet the increasing demand for clean water. Currently, LWC’s total installed water production capacity stands at 210 million gallons per day (MGD), which is below the required demand. In response, LWC has developed the Lagos Water Supply Master Plan, targeting an increase in production capacity to 745 MGD.

As part of our efforts to strengthen operations and enhance service delivery, we are seeking dynamic, highly skilled, and results-driven professionals to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Engineer

Job ID: LWC09
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Grade Level : 09/01
Reports To: Head of Projects and Planning (TBD)

Job Summary

• Lagos Water Corporation is seeking a highly organized and results-driven Project Management Officer to oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of water infrastructure projects. 
• The ideal candidate will ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. 
• This role is critical to achieving the Corporation's goal of expanding and improving water supply services across Lagos State.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Coordination.
• Project Execution and Monitoring.
• Budget and Resource Management.
• Stakeholder Engagement.
• Reporting and Documentation.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance.
• Team Leadership and Development.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, preferably in water infrastructure or utility projects.
• Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision making skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of water sector dynamics and regulatory requirements is an added advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online