• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head of City Utilities



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 15 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Head of Utilities is a strategic position that establishes and executes the business model and directs the


• strategy for city-scale utilities (water, power, gas, telecom and ICT) at Alaro City. A senior management


• position in Nigeria that works closely with the Construction & Delivery team, the Head of Utilities


• coordinates with Rendeavour group management and management of other Rendeavour cities.

The position is responsible for all aspects of utility management:

• Financial and business strategy and oversight


• Budgeting, planning and development


• Policy development and implementation


• Operations and Maintenance


• Personnel management


• Contract preparation and implementation

Other responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate key engineering activities that affect Alaro City utilities.


• Provide leadership and coordination with all other groups to integrate project deliverables and plans to support procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.


• Ensure all regulatory reports and deadlines are adhered to.


• Monitor and oversee internal quality standards that are met for the operational deliverables of maintenance services.


• Prepare high-quality weekly, monthly and other periodic reports on the status of utilities at Alaro City.


• Implement and ensure enforcement of best practices, policies and procedures for the utilities businesses.


• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments, regulatory agencies, consultants and customers.

Requirements

Hard skills and experience:

• Undergraduate degree with a minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience in an engineering setup or utility infrastructure, including but not limited to electricity generation and water treatment and distribution.


• Leadership experience in an engineering or construction firm is a major plus.


• Experience in construction, operation and maintenance of utilities infrastructure.


• Effective development/project management skills.


• Excellent business analysis skills.


• Excellent budgeting and reporting skills.

Soft skills:

• Mature, pragmatic and flexible approach, strong commercial judgment.


• Team player but comfortable working autonomously.


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.


• Good negotiation skills.


• Good attention to detail.


• Rigorous and organized approach.


• Hands-on, ready to roll up the sleeves.


• Quick learner and ability and pick up new skills in other related fields.