Job Description
Job Title: Senior Project Engineer
Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Salary: Open to Negotiation
Job Summary
Our client, a leading energy company, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer 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.
Work Location: In person
