Position title
Lead, Engineering Services
Description

Responsible for strategic oversight, coordination, and execution of all engineering functions within the company. Provides leadership across mechanical, electrical & instrumentation, civil & structural specialties, ensuring that all engineering deliverables align with the company’s objectives, project requirements, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

Engineering Strategy & Leadership
• Oversees the implementation of the company’s engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and objectives.
• Provides technical direction, strategic oversight, and decision-making for all engineering functions.
• Leads, mentors, and supports Project Managers across mechanical, electrical & instrumentation, and civil & structural specialties.
• Drives innovation, process improvement, and engineering best practices to enhance project delivery efficiency.
Oversight of Engineering Operations
• Ensures seamless integration of engineering with procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning teams.
• Establishes engineering governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, codes, and best practices.
• Monitors the progress of all engineering activities, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, cost-effective, and technically sound solutions.
• Conducts regular engineering reviews, risk assessments, and technical audits to identify and mitigate potential issues.
• Oversees engineering execution across multiple large-scale projects within oil & gas, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Ensures adequate resource allocation, budget management, and timeline adherence for all engineering projects.
• Works closely with procurement and construction teams to optimize materials selection, equipment procurement, and constructability reviews.
• Provides executive-level reporting on engineering performance, risks, and strategic recommendations to the CEO and board.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
• Acts as the primary technical liaison between engineering, executive leadership, clients, and external regulatory bodies.
• Leads discussions and negotiations with clients, contractors, vendors, and industry partners to ensure alignment on technical and contractual requirements.
• Represents the company at industry conferences, technical forums, and regulatory meetings to drive thought leadership.
• Ensures strong collaboration between engineering, finance, legal, and project management to streamline operations and optimize project execution.
Risk Management, Compliance & Quality Assurance
• Establishes risk management strategies to proactively identify and resolve engineering challenges.
• Ensures all engineering deliverables comply with international codes and standards.
• Leads HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) studies, design safety reviews, and quality control initiatives to enhance project reliability.
Construction & Commissioning Oversight
• Oversees the transition of engineering designs into construction, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Supports site teams in resolving engineering challenges, optimizing designs for constructability, and ensuring operational readiness.
• Ensures proper integration of mechanical, electrical, and structural components to facilitate smooth commissioning and project handover.
Business Growth & Organizational Development
• Identifies and drives opportunities for business growth through engineering innovations, operational efficiencies, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Builds and develops a high-performance engineering team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Provides leadership in the adoption of digital engineering tools, automation, and advanced technologies to enhance productivity.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Master’s degree in Engineering or an MBA is a plus.
Knowledge Requirement

• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams and large-scale industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering design, procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning processes.
• Strong knowledge of project execution strategies, risk management, and engineering governance frameworks.
• Experience in managing engineering budgets, contracts, and vendor negotiations.
• Advanced proficiency in engineering design tools (AutoCAD, PDMS, CAESAR II, ETAP, STAAD.Pro, etc.).
• Professional Certification/Affiliations:
• Professional Engineer (PE) License or Chartered Engineer (CEng).
• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification or Lean Six Sigma Certification is an advantage.
• Advanced training in Engineering Risk Management.

Employment Type
Full-time
Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering within the EPC-IC industry.
• Experience leading a team of experienced engineers.

Industry
Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commission
Job Location
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Date posted
February 20, 2025
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