MSc in Civil Engineering seeking work in the UK

Previous Employment Details:

Amazon Sortation Centre (MAN8)

Haydock, St Helens.  UK

                                                                                                                                 Sept 2023 till date

Position: Warehouse Associate

 

Responsibilities

 

·        Sorting packages according to their destination.

·        Scanning packages and loading them onto delivery trucks.

·        Building pallets, wrapping pallets, and transporting pallets with a pallet jack.

·        Operating carts, pump trucks, dollies, and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.

·        Moving packages from pallets to assigned scan location, inspecting packaging for defects and damages, and following company safety guidelines.

·        Keeping the warehouse clean and organized.

 



Lagos State Building Control Agency

Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, NG

                                                                                                                                 Dec 2016 to Aug 2023  

Position: Senior Engineer (Civil) (Alimosho LGA)

 

Responsibilities

 

·        Monitoring building constructions, renovations, and remodeling being executed by property owners / stakeholders to maintain standardized execution on sites within Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State.

·        Quality Control and Quality Assurance checks and inspection of building constructions, renovations, and removal, adhering to regulatory standards and safe execution methods within the same jurisdiction mentioned above.

·        Supervised and executed removal of distressed and dilapidated building structure within Alimosho LGA of Lagos State.

·        Requesting and conducting structural tests (cube tests, non-destructive tests, and substructure probes) when required within the district.

·        Ensuring constructions within the district (Alimosho LGA) adhere with Lagos State's approved building plans standards

·        Compelling structures without the State’s approved building plans to apply for one.

 

Lafarge Readymix Nigeria. Ikoyi, Lagos State, NG                                        Feb. 2014 – Nov. 2016 

Position: Quality Control Technician (Civil)

 

Responsibilities

 

·        Analysed and designed of concrete mix for construction of building, bridges and other structures for various customers / clients.

·        Conferred with clients and other members of the engineering team and conduct research to determine project requirements for concrete design

·        Evaluated material properties for use in concrete production for construction of building, bridges and other structures

·        Carried out fresh and hardened concrete tests and reporting as specified by international standards

·        Carried out research and development of new concrete mix designs, material (recycled and substitutes), additives and admixtures

·        Followed established quality control procedures to ensure concrete produced meets the customer’s requirement

·        Monitored quality of concrete produced to minimize or eliminate the chance of delivering concrete that does not meet the specified standard

·        Followed standard procedure to troubleshoot concrete problems encountered on site to help identify possible cause of such problem

·        Initiated corrective actions and procedures to have concrete produced meet standardised specification when required

·        Made daily, weekly and monthly concrete and material test reports, highlighting the standard deviations observed

·        Updated and maintained all plant quality control documentation for reference purposes and collect material samples for central laboratory analysis

·        Conducted quality calibrations and verifications on readymix plant

·        Monitored and ensured concrete usage / pour procedure on client site meets engineering standard guidelines and specifications

Drainage Maintenance and Operations / Emergency Flood Abatement Department,

Office of Drainage Service. Lagos State Ministry of the Environment, NG

                                                                                                                                  May 2011 - Jan. 2014  

Position: Executive Engineer (Civil)

 

Responsibilities

 

·        Planned and designed of the department’s drainage maintenance, reconstruction and rehabilitation projects across Lagos State.

·        Conducted feasibility studies, environmental impact studies, reconnaissance survey and topographical investigations concerning drainage construction in various locations across the state.

·        Served as site supervisor for drainage maintenance and rehabilitation works

·        Supervised technicians, technologists and artisans during drainage maintenance and reconstruction projects.

·        Inspected drainage project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance with design specifications and environmental sanitation standards of the State.

·        Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment or labor to determine drainage infrastructure feasibility.

 

 

Periscope Engineering Limited, Ikeja. Lagos, NG                                         Dec. 2009 - Apr. 2011             

Position: Site Engineer

 

Responsibilities

 

·        Planned construction methodologies of civil projects such as building, roads, waste management systems and structural steel fabrications for various clients / customers.

·        Interpret review and approve survey and civil design work as required by various clients.

·        Ensured construction plans meet guidelines and specifications of building codes and other regulations.

·        Served as a site supervisor for construction work on clients’ sites.

·        Conferred with clients and other members of the engineering team to determine project scope and requirements.

·        Established and monitored construction work schedules.

·        Evaluated and recommended appropriate building and construction materials.

·        Prepared contract documents and review for construction projects.

·        Inspected project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety standards.

·        Supervised soil tests to determine the adequacy, strength and type of foundations required for a project.

·        Provided technical advice regarding construction, design or modification and structural repairs on civil engineering works.

 

Hitech Construction Company, Victoria Island,

Lagos State, Nigeria (Lekki-Epe Expressway Project)                                             Feb. 2009 - Nov. 2009

Position: Site Engineer (Assistant)

 

Responsibilities

 

·        Developed construction specifications and procedures for culverts along the project alignment.

·        Oversaw the selection and requisition of materials required for construction of the boundary wall along the expressway alignment.

·        Preparation of periodical reports on the progress of work on the culverts and boundary wall construction.

·        Oversaw soil stabilisation process, subgrade construction, sub base preparation, should construction and road surface finishing in road construction between KM 015 to KM 040 of the expressway.

·        Ensured health and safety procedures are adhered to, notice and correct any form of safety breaches noticed on site.

·        Undertook construction quality control interaction and reporting with sub-contractors to ensure standardised civil engineering procedure on site.

·        Ensured quality assurance and quality control check at every building and structural construction stage and before concrete pour.

·        Coordinated other technical staffs and artisans on site.

 

Akade Consult, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria                                                         Apr. 2008 - Jan. 2009

Position: Assistant Site Engineer (Civil)

 

Responsibilities

 

•                  Directed construction, operation and maintenance activities at assigned project sites.

•                  Directed and participated in survey to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades and elevations to guide construction.

•                  Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment or labour to determine project viability

•                  Prepared and presented public reports such as bid proposals, deeds, property and right-of-way descriptions.

•                  Investigated sites to determine the most suitable foundation for a proposed construction.

•                  Researched and advised on the best engineering solution to meet a client’s need and budget.