Senior Electrical Resident Engineer (MEP Supervision)
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Contemporary Group Limited is hiring a Senior Electrical Resident Engineer for MEP supervision on construction projects in Victoria Island/Ikeja, Lagos. The role involves supervising electrical contractors, ensuring compliance with design specifications and Lagos state regulations, and leveraging at least 10 years of engineering experience to audit installations, review shop drawings, and manage contract administration. This is a full-time position acting as the client's technical representative on-site.
- Full-time role based in Victoria Island/Ikeja, Lagos
- Requires minimum 10 years of deep engineering experience including contractor-side execution
- Acts as client's technical representative supervising electrical and ELV installations
- Responsibilities include QA/QC, drawing review, contract administration, and Lagos regulatory enforcement
- Must ensure compliance with NERC standards, NBC, and local distribution company regulations
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Senior Electrical Resident Engineer (MEP Supervision) at Contemporary Group Limited ⏲ Aug 28, 2026, 2:03 PM ⋕ View all Real Estate jobs Contemporary Group Limited (CGL) is a leading group of companies offering a full range of services in the construction industry. CGL is a dynamic leader in the construction value chain, made up of Contemporary Design Associates, Contemporary Properties Limited, Conwave Ventures Limited, and Contemporary Ventures and Resources Limited. With the vision to be a unique solution provider for exceptional projects and a determination to lead innovation and sustainability in the industry, CGL has completed over 200 projects in more than three decades. CGL is a group of Architects, Engineers, Estate Surveyors, Valuers and Property Developers managing one-off building assignments, to the coordination of large scale integrated projects. With its team of dynamic and seasoned professionals the group has been able to establish itself as one of the foremost property development companies in Nigeria. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Senior Electrical Resident Engineer (MEP Supervision) Location: Victoria Island / Ikeja, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary Acts as the client’s technical representative on-site, supervising and auditing the electrical contractors' installations (Power distribution, ELV, lighting, and earthing). Ensures the entire electrical and extra-low voltage (ELV) scope of the project is delivered strictly according to design specifications, international engineering codes, and Lagos state regulatory frameworks. Leverages a minimum of 10 years of deep engineering experience: (including hands-on contractor-side execution) to critically review shop drawings, audit material quality, and detect contractor deviations or cost-inflations. Key Responsibilities: Construction Supervision & Quality Assurance (QA/QC): Issues Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) to contractors when work fails to meet project specifications or safety standards, and monitors corrective actions. Uses extensive contractor-side experience: to proactively identify installation errors, corner-cutting, sub-standard wiring, or unauthorized design deviations. Witnesses and certifies all critical electrical testing and commissioning phases (e.g., insulation resistance/megger tests, earth resistance tests, lux level measurements, and phase load balancing). Conducts continuous, rigorous field inspections to monitor the contractor's electrical installations (cable tray routing, conduit layouts, MV/LV panel terminations, and lighting setups). Drawing Review & Technical Auditing: Evaluates contractor material submittals and technical data sheets to verify exact compliance with the consultant’s design specifications. Critically reviews and approves / rejects the contractor’s BIM (Revit) models, shop drawings, and schematic diagrams before site execution. Resolves complex design clashes and coordinates electrical cable containment runs across architectural, structural, and mechanical consultant teams. Contract Administration & Financial Control: Evaluates and approves the contractor's "As-Built" drawings and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals prior to building handover. Reviews, audits, and signs off on the electrical contractor’s monthly progress valuations and joint measurements alongside the Quantity Surveyor. Assesses the technical and financial merit of contractor-submitted Variation Orders (VOs) and claims, defending the client against unsubstantiated costs. Lagos Regulatory Enforcement: Mandates strict compliance with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) standards and local distribution company (e.g., Ikeja Electric/Eko Electric) regulations for grid connection, transformer installations, and metering. Ensures the contractor’s methods align fully with the National Building Code of Nigeria (NBC). Coordinates and prepares the electrical project technical documentation required for formal structural handovers and inspections by the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA). Required Qualifications & Competencies Education: & Professional Licensing: Bachelor’s degree (B.Eng/B.Sc) in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university. Corporate Membership with the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) or the Nigerian Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE). Mandatory Active Registration with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) as a Registered Engineer. Valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate. Experience: Profile: Dual-Perspective Track Record: Must have a blended career history, featuring significant time spent executing projects on-site for a reputable Electrical/MEP Contractor, alongside experience: working in a Consultant/Supervisory capacity. Proven experience: representing consultants on active major building sites (high-rise residential, mixed-use commercial, or industrial plants) within Lagos. Minimum of 10 years of total post-qualification experience: in building services engineering. Technical & Soft Skills: Impeccable technical report writing skills (site inspection logs, project milestone reports, and structural punch-lists). Thorough technical knowledge of High/Medium Voltage infrastructure (transformers, RMUs, switchgears), Low Voltage systems (generators, synchronizing panels, busbars), and ELV systems (Fire Alarm, Access Control, CCTV, Data/ICT, BMS). Deep expertise in international building electrical services codes used in Nigeria (IEE Wiring Regulations/BS 7671, NEC, NFPA, and IEC standards). Assertive communication and negotiation skills needed to confidently manage, direct, and hold contractors accountable on-site. Mastery in reading and evaluating complex Revit (BIM) and AutoCAD electrical drawings. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hrdept@contemporarygroupng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail. Application Deadline: 25th September, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Lagos State and 2 other locations Lagos State , Ikeja , Victoria Island