Structural Engineer

Scope of Work

The Structural Engineer’s responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

A. Project Preparation and Readiness Support

• Review and evaluate developers’ project documents, including structural designs, drawings, engineering reports and feasibility studies to ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and best practices to identify gaps before TCDD initiation.
• Develop project documents for GRHEF-sponsored projects, including structural designs, drawings, engineering reports and feasibility studies in compliance with relevant codes, standards, and best practices before TCDD initiation
• Provide early guidance on structural design optimization, material selection, and construction methods to enhance durability, safety, cost efficiency and sustainability.
• Identify design deficiencies, structural risks, or constructability challenges and recommend corrective measures.
• Identify structural cost-related risks and recommend cost optimization or mitigation measures.
• Support developers in meeting InfraCredit’s minimum technical and structural requirements for project viability.
• Ensure that climate-resilient design principles are embedded in structural systems, foundations, and materials.
• Review integration of climate-resilient and green building measures into project design and cost planning.

B. Technical and Commercial Due Diligence (TCDD) Coordination and Assessment

• Support InfraCredit’s technical due diligence process by conducting independent reviews of developers’ structural submissions.
• Evaluate structural and geotechnical reports for completeness, consistency, and alignment with InfraCredit’s technical standards.
• Participate in technical site visits to assess existing site conditions, structural readiness, and quality of works.
• Prepare technical review reports highlighting key findings, risks, and recommendations.

C. Climate Resilience and Sustainable Design Integration

• Ensure that structural designs incorporate resilience measures to withstand local climate risks, including wind loads, flooding, and soil movement.
• Collaborate with the Environmental and Social (E&S) team to ensure alignment between structural design and green building certification requirements such as IFC EDGE.
• Recommend appropriate structural systems, materials, and technologies that support energy efficiency and sustainability.

D. Construction Quality Assurance and Monitoring

• Review and verify structural drawings and construction documents issued for construction.
• Monitor construction progress to ensure that structural works conform to approved designs, specifications, and standards.
• Review structural modifications, variation orders, and site instructions for technical soundness and safety implications.
• Participate in site inspections and provide progress and quality assurance reports.
• Participate in internal investment committee reviews to present technical findings and recommendations.

E. Post-Financial Close and Project Completion Support

• Support periodic structural inspections and prepare monitoring reports highlighting performance, deviations, and corrective actions.
• Review as-built drawings and completion certificates to ensure consistency with approved structural designs.
• Provide technical input during project handover and lessons-learned documentation.
• Review progress reports, variation orders, and claims for reasonableness and compliance with agreed terms.
• Support periodic technical site visits and prepare monitoring reports for InfraCredit’s management and investors.

F. Capacity Building and Knowledge Support

• Provide input to internal capacity-building workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions on project preparation, structural engineering, quality assurance, and resilient design.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of InfraCredit’s housing technical due diligence framework from a structural engineering perspective.
• Support continuous improvement of InfraCredit’s technical due diligence framework from a structural engineering perspective
• Documentation of lessons learned and re-occurring structural issues to strengthen InfraCredit’s due diligence and monitoring framework.
• Develop e-learning modules focused on structural design considerations for green affordable housing projects.

Deliverables

• Supporting early-stage developers with preparation of structural designs for climate-resilient housing projects.
• Structural design review reports and technical risk assessments.
• Structural inspection and monitoring reports.
• Validated and annotated structural drawings and engineering documents.
• Technical input to InfraCredit’s due diligence and investment review documentation.
• Contributions to internal knowledge materials and structural design guidelines.
• Technical input to due diligence and investment review documentation.
• Preparation of structural design support materials and guidance for developers
• Documented lessons learned and re-occurring structural issues from all housing transactions
• Developed e-learning modules on green affordable housing structural elements.

Expected Outcomes/Results

The workstream is expected to deliver the following outcomes: 

1. Improved project quality, cost efficiency, and bankability through robust technical reviews and cost optimization.
2. Increased number of housing projects meeting InfraCredit’s due diligence criteria and reduced time to financial close (by addressing technical gaps early).
3. Enhanced internal capacity to assess and quantify incremental climate-resilient costs in housing projects.
4. More streamlined coordination of Technical and Commercial Due Diligence (TCDD) processes, ensuring timely delivery of consultant outputs.
5. Strengthened project monitoring, cost control, and risk management throughout project implementation.
6. Developed internal technical capacity, tools, and benchmarks to support future housing transactions.

Candidates for the role should meet the following requirements: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional certification and membership in a recognized body such as the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) are required.
• Certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2) or Green Building (e.g., EDGE Expert/Accredited Professional) will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7 - 10 years of relevant experience in structural design, construction supervision, or infrastructure project development within the housing sector.
• Demonstrated experience in project appraisal, feasibility assessment, and cost estimation for residential or mixed-use developments, PPP housing projects, affordable housing developments, or large-scale civil works.
• Proven ability to conduct or review Technical and Commercial Due Diligence (TCDD) and manage consultant engagements.
• Proven ability to review, analyze, and interpret technical drawings, designs, and engineering reports.
• Familiarity with international green building standards (e.g., IFC EDGE, LEED) and local building codes and regulations.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and reporting skills, with proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project, and cost estimation software.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills, particularly in multi-disciplinary project teams.