Lead Mechanical Assurance Consultant at IPMC – Lagos

Independent Project Monitoring Company Limited is recruiting a Lead Mechanical Assurance Consultant in Lagos to lead the independent inspection, verification and certification of mechanical works on a major industrial oil and gas development.

Responsibilities

• Direct and mentor a team of mechanical assurance engineers and associates, coordinating assignments across construction packages.
• Review contractor drawings, equipment specifications, inspection plans, method statements and technical submissions.
• Verify the installation of pressure systems, vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, piping, valves and associated mechanical utilities.
• Inspect welding records, material traceability, non-destructive testing, pressure testing, equipment alignment and installation workmanship.
• Witness mechanical completion and pre-commissioning milestones and identify non-conformities requiring correction.
• Assess physical progress and mechanical variations to support independent contractor payment certification.
• Report risks, audit findings, punch lists and progress to the Project Director and employer representatives.
• Coordinate assurance activity with the civil, electrical, instrumentation and cost leads.

Requirements

• At least a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; a master’s degree is advantageous.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant post-qualification experience, including leadership on major industrial, oil and gas or infrastructure projects.
• Professional registration such as COREN, PE, CEng or equivalent.
• Experience in consulting, owner’s engineering, EPC/EPCM, third-party inspection, technical audit or project assurance.
• Working familiarity with mechanical equipment, welding and relevant ASME, API, ASTM, AWS and ISO standards.
• Strong leadership, technical reporting, integrity and cross-cultural collaboration.
• Willingness to relocate for the assignment, with a valid passport and readiness to obtain Nigerian work authorisation.
• Relevant PMP, quality auditing, API, CSWIP, AWS CWI or other mechanical inspection credentials are desirable.

Benefits

The company offers a competitive remuneration package, relocation and housing support under international assignment terms, and the opportunity to lead a technical team over a multi-year project.