Junior Site Builder at Cogent Properties Limited in Lagos

Junior Site Builder

Location: Lagos (Site-based)
Residence Requirement: Must live close to Yaba or within reasonable commuting distance
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Schedule: Monday to Saturday, 8:00am – 6:00pm
Experience: 2–5 years practical construction experience
Qualification: HND/Bachelor’s degree in Building Technology, Civil Engineering, or a related field

Role Summary

Cogent Properties is looking for a Junior Site Builder with practical construction experience to support the day-to-day execution and supervision of our building projects.

This is not an entry-level graduate role. We are looking for someone who has spent time on active construction sites and understands how building work progresses from one stage to another.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Manager, Builder, Engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and site workers to ensure that construction activities are properly executed, monitored, and documented.

The role is suitable for someone who is technically sound, hands-on, willing to learn, and capable of taking responsibility for assigned site activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Site Construction Supervision

• Supervise daily construction activities and ensure work is carried out according to approved drawings and specifications.
• Monitor workers, artisans, subcontractors, and trades on assigned work areas.
• Ensure construction activities are carried out in the correct sequence.
• Check ongoing works to ensure they meet required quality standards.
• Assist with setting out, measurements, levels, and other basic site activities where required.
• Report any construction issues, defects, or deviations to the Project Manager/Builder promptly.
• Ensure completed works are properly checked before the next stage of construction begins.

2. Site Coordination

• Coordinate day-to-day activities of artisans, labourers, and subcontractors within assigned areas.
• Monitor site attendance and ensure workers are deployed effectively.
• Follow up on materials required for ongoing activities and report shortages before they affect work.
• Assist in coordinating different trades to prevent delays and clashes.
• Support the planning and execution of daily and weekly site activities.

3. Quality Control

• Inspect ongoing works and identify poor workmanship, defects, or deviations from drawings.
• Ensure corrections are made before work progresses to the next stage.
• Monitor construction details such as blockwork, plastering, screeding, tiling, concrete works, reinforcement, waterproofing, finishes, and other building activities.
• Ensure materials are used appropriately and according to project requirements.
• Identify rework and wastage and report recurring issues to management.

4. Site Reporting and Documentation

• Submit daily site updates using the company's approved reporting system.
• Take clear photographs and videos of completed and ongoing works as required.
• Record quantities, progress, materials used, labour deployed, and relevant site activities accurately.
• Maintain proper records of work completed and outstanding activities.
• Escalate delays, material shortages, quality issues, and other site concerns promptly.
• Ensure site documentation is accurate and submitted within the required timeframe.

5. Materials and Workmanship Monitoring

• Monitor the use of construction materials on site.
• Check delivered materials against required specifications and quantities.
• Report damaged, inadequate, or incorrect materials.
• Monitor material wastage and ensure materials are properly stored.
• Assist in tracking materials required for upcoming construction activities.

6. Health, Safety and Site Discipline

• Follow and enforce site safety procedures within assigned work areas.
• Ensure workers use appropriate PPE.
• Report unsafe practices and hazards to the Safety Officer/Project Manager.
• Maintain good housekeeping and proper organisation of the site.
• Ensure workers follow site rules and approved construction procedures.

7. Support to Project Management

• Assist the Project Manager/Builder with daily site planning and coordination.
• Participate in site meetings and provide updates on assigned activities.
• Assist with measurements and verification of completed works.
• Follow up on outstanding work items and ensure they are completed within agreed timelines.
• Support inspections by consultants, management, and other project stakeholders.
• Carry out other construction-related responsibilities assigned by the Project Manager or management.

Working Environment & Expectations

Cogent Properties operates a structured and process-driven construction environment.

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Be physically present and active on site.
• Take responsibility for assigned construction activities.
• Follow instructions and approved construction processes.
• Report issues early rather than allowing them to become major problems.
• Keep accurate records of work completed.
• Use photographs and digital reporting tools as required.
• Maintain good discipline and professionalism on site.
• Be willing to learn and develop into a stronger construction professional.

If work is not properly recorded, it may be treated as not completed for reporting purposes.

Requirements

• HND or Bachelor's degree in Building Technology, Civil Engineering, or a related construction discipline.
• 2–5 years of practical construction/site experience.
• Must have hands-on experience working on active building construction sites.
• Good understanding of construction processes and sequencing.
• Ability to read and understand architectural, structural, and construction drawings.
• Ability to supervise artisans, labourers, and subcontractors.
• Good understanding of construction materials and workmanship.
• Ability to identify poor workmanship, defects, and construction errors.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Google Sheets, or similar tools.
• Must be comfortable using smartphones for site documentation, photographs, and digital reporting.
• Must be disciplined, reliable, observant, and willing to learn.

Advantage

• Experience working on residential or mid-rise building projects.
• Experience with concrete structures and finishing works.
• Experience working with a structured construction company.
• Knowledge of construction measurements and basic quantity tracking.
• CORBON registration/certification or relevant professional affiliation.
• Experience using digital site reporting or construction management tools.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who can actually work on a construction site, not someone whose experience is limited to academic knowledge.

You should be able to look at an ongoing activity and understand:

• What stage of construction the project is at.
• What should happen next.
• Whether the work is being done correctly.
• Whether the required materials are available.
• Whether the workers are properly deployed.
• Whether there are quality or sequencing issues.
• What needs to be escalated to the Project Manager.
• What has been completed and what remains outstanding.

You do not need to know everything, but you must have enough practical experience to understand site work, supervise assigned activities, identify problems, and learn quickly.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance will be assessed based on:

• Quality of supervised construction work.
• Timely completion of assigned activities.
• Accuracy and consistency of site reporting.
• Proper documentation of completed work.
• Ability to identify and escalate site issues early.
• Reduction of avoidable rework and material wastage.
• Effective coordination of workers and subcontractors.
• Compliance with approved construction processes and site standards.
• Reliability, discipline, and willingness to learn.

Application Questions

• What is your salary expectation based on your experience?
• How many years of practical construction/site experience do you have?
• What type of building projects have you worked on?
• What construction activities are you most experienced in supervising?
• Are you currently based in Lagos, and where do you reside?

Education

• HND/Bachelor's degree in Building Technology, Civil Engineering, or related field (Required)

Experience

• Construction/site experience: 2 years minimum (Required)

Work Location

• Lagos (Required)
• In person / Site-based

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₦150,000.00 - ₦300,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary expectation based on your experience?

Education:

• Undergraduate (Required)

Experience:

• Construction: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CORBON (Preferred)

Location:

• Lagos (Required)

Work Location: In person