Head, Projects and Works at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC)

Ikeja Electric is one of the largest power distribution companies in Nigeria, committed to delivering reliable and efficient electricity services to our customers. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, we aim to transform the energy landscape in Nigeria and contribute to the country's economic development. Our mission is to provide exceptional service while ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and customers.

At Ikeja Electric, we don’t just power homes and businesses – we power careers. As a leading energy provider, we are committed to fostering a culture that champions integrity, innovation, and excellence. Our team is the heartbeat of our success, and we thrive on collaboration, continuous improvement, and creating a workplace where everyone can shine.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Projects and Works

Location: Lagos

Role Purpose

• As Head, Projects & Works, you will provide strategic leadership for the planning, execution, and delivery of infrastructure and technical projects across the organization.
• You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards.

Your Contribution will include

• Project Planning & Delivery Oversight: Lead the planning, monitoring, and execution of network expansion, upgrade, rehabilitation, and third-party infrastructure projects.
• Infrastructure Development & Technical Design: Provide civil and engineering input during project conceptualization and planning, review and approve technical drawings, and ensure infrastructure designs align with network expansion and operational needs.
• Project Monitoring & Quality Assurance: Track physical and financial project progress, conduct site inspections, verify contractor deliverables, and ensure strict compliance with approved specifications, safety standards, and technical requirements.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Develop risk management plans for infrastructure investments, identify potential technical, financial, and delivery risks, and implement mitigation strategies to safeguard project success.
• Data Management & Reporting: Supervise the maintenance of project databases and as-built drawings while producing weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to support leadership decision-making.

Minimum Requirements

• This opportunity is a Managerial role responsible for overseeing the planning and delivery of infrastructure and technical projects across the organization.
• This position reports directly to the Chief Technical Officer.

Successful applicants will typically possess the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Business Administration (MBA) is an added advantage.
• Professional engineering certification and membership in recognized bodies such as COREN, NSE etc. is required.
• Relevant project management certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering and project management experience, with significant exposure to large-scale infrastructure, utility, or power sector.

This position offers the incredible opportunity to:

• Lead large-scale infrastructure and power distribution projects that directly improve network reliability and service delivery.
• Shape the expansion and modernization of electricity distribution infrastructure across the organization.
• Work closely with senior leadership to influence capital investment planning and technical strategy.
• Develop expertise in utility infrastructure project management, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
• Build and lead high-performing technical teams while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement in project delivery.

Skills and Competencies:

• The role affords you to develop technical and behavioral competencies, that is, skills, knowledge, and behaviors required to successfully perform in the role and contribute to the organization's goals.
• Electricity Industry Regulatory Knowledge
• Project Management
• Civil Engineering Design
• Technical Works / Infrastructure Construction Management
• Technical Project Quality Assurance and Control
• Safety and Health Compliance
• Customer Centricity
• Risk Management
• Change Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Organizational Learning
• People Leadership.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.