Engineering Manager

Job Description

Our client (HQ in Abuja, Nigeria) is part of a European group of investors with a strong expertise in energy infrastructure and logistics for semi-solid and liquefied hydrocarbon products in Africa.

The family owned company develops and operates state-of-the-art production facilities, complex distribution models and a highly specialized logistic network to service demanding industrial customers in Africa.

Its mission is to establish reliable, competitive and sustainable energy solutions in regions where traditional infrastructure is lacking, thereby supporting both industrial development and socio-economic growth.

To lead and further develop all engineering activities across the company’s current and future infrastructure and installations, the group is seeking an experienced and high-calibre :

Engineering Manager

Oil & Gas Industry - West- & Central Africa

Expatriate Position

Your Mission :

Reporting directly to the COO, you will act as the technical authority for all engineering activities across the company’s plants, infrastructure and installations in West- & Central Africa.

Your Key Responsibilities include :

• Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams (process, mechanical, piping, E&I, civil & structural) across all project phases (concept, FEED, detailed engineering, EPC).
• Ensuring engineering integrity, design compliance and seamless integration of all systems in line with international standards and local regulations.
• Overseeing engineering delivery of projects, ensuring timely, reliable and fit-for-purpose execution, in close coordination with Project Management.
• Driving process efficiency, operability and reliability through robust engineering design and optimization.
• Leading safety and risk engineering (HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, etc.) ensuring inherently safe design.
• Managing technical procurement processes, including specifications, supplier evaluations and technical approvals.
• Supporting construction, commissioning and start-up, resolving technical issues and ensuring smooth handover to operations.

Your Profile :

• To qualify for this position you ideally have Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical) with proven experience in a senior engineering or engineering management role within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Solid experience across the full project lifecycle (design, EPC, commissioning), ideally in complex industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of international engineering standards, safety frameworks and risk management methodologies.
• Experience with engineering tools and systems (CAD, EDMS).
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and drive engineering performance in support of project execution.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to lead, develop and motivate multicultural teams.
• Entrepreneurial, results-driven and customer-focused mindset, with a strong focus on efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills in a demanding, international environment.
• Willing and able to live and work in Nigeria (Abuja HQ) with frequent travel across West- & Central Africa.

Offer :

The company expects a long-term engagement to be expatriated. In return the group offers an attractive income package with expatriate benefits and incentives according to your contribution to the ongoing development and success of the company in Africa.