We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head of Energy
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Management:
- Lead the development and execution of Client strategy across power generation, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and infrastructure services.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of energy projects—from feasibility studies to commissioning and maintenance.
- Identify new opportunities, partnerships, and innovations that drive expansion and market competitiveness.
Technical Oversight & Operations Management:
- Provide technical guidance on engineering designs, project scoping, procurement, installation, testing, and maintenance.
- Ensure adherence to best practices, engineering standards, safety protocols, and environmental sustainability requirements.
- Monitor project performance, energy output, system reliability, and service delivery effectiveness.
Financial & Commercial Management:
- Develop financial models, project budgets, and cost-optimization strategies for all energy initiatives.
- Drive revenue growth through commercialization of energy products/services and strategic partnerships.
- Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee procurement processes to ensure optimal value.
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensure compliance with national and international energy regulations, environmental laws, and safety standards.
- Manage operational risks including technical failures, regulatory changes, supply chain disruptions, and energy market fluctuations.
- Lead internal audits, quality checks, and safety programs to maintain operational integrity.
Stakeholder Engagement & Representation:
- Build strong relationships with government bodies, regulatory agencies, investors, donors, and technical partners.
- Represent Clientat stakeholder meetings, industry events, and project negotiations.
- Communicate progress, challenges, and opportunities to the Group CEO and Board.
Team Management & Capacity Development:
- Lead multidisciplinary teams including engineers, technicians, project managers, and field operators.
- Set performance targets and drive a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence.
- Support staff development through training, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Power Systems, or related fields
- Master’s Degree (MBA, M.Eng, or related) is an added advantage.
- 15+ years experience in energy project development, power systems engineering, or energy operations management.
- Proven track record in leading complex energy projects (renewable, off-grid, on-grid, hybrid, or industrial energy systems).
- Demonstrated commercial expertise, budgeting ability, and business development success.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, energy policies, and environmental standards in the region.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic leadership & decision-making
- Strong technical and engineering expertise
- Caommercial acumen & contract negotiation
- Project and operations management
- Risk assessment & regulatory knowledge
- Excellent communication & stakeholder management
- Team leadership, coaching, and collaboration
- High integrity and professionalism.