Engineering Manager at Benek Engineering Company Limited (BECL)

Benek Engineering Company Limited (BECL) is an indigenous onshore and offshore engineering contracting company headquartered in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, with an overseas office in Houston, Texas. Incorporated in 1984, BECL provides highly skilled project management, maintenance, and construction services to the Oil and Gas industry. Our services include pipeline construction, wellhead supply/installation/maintenance, plant installation, inspection services, non-destructive testing (NDT), heavy duty equipment maintenance, shutdown and turnaround management, slickline and e-line services, and pressure control. BECL serves major IOCs including Shell, AGIP, Chevron, NNPC, Total, ExxonMobil/SEPLAT, and Addax. We are a corporate member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Nigerian Corrosion Association (NICA), Nigerian Institute of Welding (NIW), Oil & Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN), and the American Welding Society (AWS). BECL is also an authorised distributor of XCMG cranes and forklifts.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Ref: BECL/2026/EM-001
Location: Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State (with deployment to field locations including Bonny, Brass, Forcados, and onshore flow stations across the Niger Delta).
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• Lead and manage the engineering department across all project phases including Concept, FEED, Detailed Engineering
• Design (DED), post-IFC, construction support, and operations support. Provide technical leadership, ensure design integrity, and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering deliverables for oil and gas projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across Concept, FEED, DED, post-IFC, construction, and operations support phases.
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, piping, civil/structural, electrical, instrumentation).
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, Nigerian oil and gas regulations, and international codes (API, ASME, BS,
• ANSI, NFPA, etc.).
• Interface with clients (SHELL, AGIP, CHEVRON, TOTAL, NNPC, ExxonMobil, ADDAX, Renaissance, SEPLAT, etc.) on technical matters.
• Manage engineering budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and quality systems.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and graduate trainees.

Minimum Requirements

• B.Eng/B.Sc or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years post-graduation experience in oil and gas engineering, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Demonstrable experience in managing projects through Concept to Operations phases.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian oil and gas industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Registration with COREN is required; membership of NSE is essential.
• Completion of NYSC (mandatory).
• Proficiency in engineering software (AutoCAD, PDMS/E3D, Caesar II, or equivalent).

Added Advantage:

• M.Eng/M.Sc or MBA.
• PMP certification.
• Previous experience with IOC clients (Shell, Chevron, Total, AGIP, etc.).
• Experience in pipeline construction and surface wellhead services.

Remuneration

• Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV/Resume, copies of relevant certificates, and a cover letter  to: info@benekengineering.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Or
Applications can also be submitted in person at:
KM 4 East-West Road, Rumudara,
Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Note

• For enquiries, call +234 803 339 9244 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm). 
• Important Notice: Benek Engineering Company Limited does not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Any candidate found to have submitted forged certificates, falsified documents, or misrepresented qualifications will be disqualified immediately and may be reported to the appropriate authorities.
• All credentials will be independently verified.