Director, Engineering & Project Management at Proten International

Proten International is an award-winning and leading international Human Resource and Management Consulting firm that provides a range of Advisory and Transformation solutions. Our focus is to align every organisation’s activities relating to People, Process and Technology closely with its business strategy and vision. Founded in 2011 in the United Kingdom, we have since expanded across Europe and Africa, serving clients across the public and private sectors and various industries including Banking, Oil and Gas, Insurance, Information Technology, Real Estate, Energy, FMCG, Manufacturing and many more. In 2015, we launched our Africa office in Lagos, Nigeria and have since provided a range of tailored solutions to various organisations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director, Engineering & Project Management

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Our client, a leading energy company, is seeking an experienced Director, Engineering & Project Management to provide strategic leadership for the planning, engineering, execution, and delivery of capital projects across its LNG, gas processing, storage, regasification, and related infrastructure assets.
• The successful candidate will oversee engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, regulatory compliance, contractor management, and project controls to ensure
• projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in line with industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Project Delivery:

• Lead engineering and project execution from concept development through commissioning and handover.
• Establish engineering standards, technical specifications, governance frameworks, and project execution methodologies.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, layouts, and construction drawings.
• Drive value engineering, design optimization, constructability reviews, and technical evaluations.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and operational objectives.

Construction & Project Management:

• Provide strategic oversight of construction planning, execution, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Develop project execution strategies, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Manage EPCIC contractors, engineering consultants, OEMs, fabricators, and third-party service providers.
• Monitor project performance, including cost, schedule, quality, safety, and risk, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration between engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and key stakeholders.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management:

• Manage relationships with OEMs, technology licensors, vendors, and strategic suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee technical bid evaluations, vendor qualification, contract negotiations, and equipment procurement.
• Ensure vendor compliance with contractual, technical, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies, government institutions, investors, and other key stakeholders.

Regulatory Compliance & Governance:

• Lead permitting, licensing, regulatory approvals, and statutory compliance for all projects.
• Liaise with relevant regulatory authorities to secure approvals and ensure compliance with applicable laws and industry regulations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure ongoing compliance across engineering and project activities.

Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary engineering and project management teams.
• Establish governance frameworks, project management standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, MBA, Construction Management, or a related field is an advantage.
• Professional registration with COREN or an equivalent recognized engineering body.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 20 years' progressive engineering experience, including engineering design, project management, construction, commissioning, and operations support within the oil & gas, LNG, midstream, or energy sector.
• Minimum of 10 years' leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering and project teams delivering large-scale capital projects.
• Proven experience delivering LNG facilities, gas processing plants, storage and regasification facilities, pipelines, depots, terminals, or similar energy infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience managing EPCIC contractors, engineering consultants, OEMs, vendors, and strategic partners.
• Demonstrated expertise in engineering design reviews, construction management, project controls, procurement, contract management, and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of process safety management, including HAZID, HAZOP, SIL assessments, and operational readiness reviews.
• Experience obtaining regulatory approvals and managing relationships with government agencies and industry regulators.
• Strong understanding of engineering standards, regulatory frameworks, project controls, risk management, budgeting, scheduling, and change management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and engineering, project management, scheduling, and project controls software.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills.

Salary
Open to Negotiation.

Application Closing Date
18th August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@protenintl.com using ''Director, Engineering & Project Management'' as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates would be contacted.