TECHNICAL ADVISER
Gain Consult
Job Overview
Location
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Arrangement
On-site
Sector
Construction & Real Estate
Experience Level
Executive (12+ years)
Application Deadline
April 30, 2026
Job Description
Gain Consult is seeking a highly experienced Technical Adviser to join our team in Lagos, Nigeria.
This senior role involves advising the Executive Team on all technical, design, and construction-related matters, establishing company-wide technical standards, and driving the adoption of modern construction practices.
Key responsibilities include leading PMO oversight, ensuring structured methodologies and reporting systems, and implementing digital systems for project tracking. You will ensure alignment across Architectural, Structural, and MEP designs, approve technical solutions, and oversee external consultants.
To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.
Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Advise the Executive Team on all technical, design, and construction-related matters
- Establish and enforce company-wide technical standards, protocols, and governance frameworks
- Lead PMO oversight, ensuring structured methodologies, reporting systems, and risk controls
- Drive adoption of modern construction practices (BIM, modular systems, sustainability, value engineering)
- Implement digital systems for project tracking, reporting, and performance monitoring
- Ensure alignment across Architectural, Structural, and MEP designs
- Approve technical solutions for complex construction and site challenges
- Oversee performance and deliverables of external consultants and technical partners
- Maintain strict adherence to defined structural, functional, and aesthetic standards
- Monitor project timelines and enforce milestone discipline across all sites
- Ensure delivery within acceptable variance of project critical paths
- Institutionalize continuous improvement systems, including structured “Lessons Learned” processes
- Align technical execution with financial and budgetary controls
- Lead technical evaluation of major tenders and subcontractor engagements
- Manage enterprise-level risks, including material supply volatility and cost fluctuations
- Drive a “Right First Time” culture across all project sites
- Ensure full compliance with HSE standards and regulatory requirements
- Oversee commissioning, snag resolution, and final project handovers
Qualifications
- Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Building Technology, or a related field
- Minimum of 12–15 years’ progressive experience in construction or project leadership roles
- Proven track record managing multiple large-scale developments simultaneously
- Strong understanding of construction systems, structural integrity, and MEP coordination
- Deep knowledge of construction economics, cost control, and value engineering
- Familiarity with Lagos construction regulations and operating environment
- Demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and PMO structures
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive and aligned with industry standards for senior-level technical leadership roles.
How to Apply
Send your application to consultant@gainconsultng.com with subjectline “Technical Adviser – Lagos”.
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The Nigerian construction sector is experiencing significant investment and modernization, with a strong push towards adopting advanced building technologies and sustainable practices. This Technical Adviser role is pivotal in guiding strategic technical decisions and ensuring project success. Key technical skills include BIM implementation, modular construction systems, value engineering, and project risk management. Your expertise will drive innovation, optimize project delivery, and ensure compliance with HSE standards, significantly impacting the company's ability to execute large-scale developments.
Posted Date
April 15, 2026
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