Job Title: Head of City Utilities
Company: Alaro City Development FZC
Location: Epe, Lagos
Department: Utilities
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Real Estate, Infrastructure & Utilities
Experience: Minimum of 15 years
Job Summary
Alaro City Development FZC is developing an integrated, mixed-use city spanning over 2,000 hectares in the North West Quadrant of the Lekki Free Zone. The development is designed to provide quality living and working spaces, infrastructure, communities, schools and healthcare facilities that support Nigeria’s economic growth and Africa’s growing middle class.
The company is seeking an experienced Head of City Utilities to lead and grow its utilities business, providing strategic direction for city-scale water, power, gas, telecommunications and ICT infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Establish and execute the business model and strategy for city-scale utilities at Alaro City.
- Provide strategic leadership for financial and business planning, budgeting, development, operations and maintenance.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for the utilities businesses.
- Oversee personnel management and utility-related contracts.
- Work closely with the Construction & Delivery team to coordinate utilities development and delivery.
- Coordinate with Rendeavour Group management and management teams across other Rendeavour cities.
- Lead and coordinate key engineering activities affecting Alaro City’s utilities.
- Provide leadership and coordination across departments to integrate project deliverables and plans for procurement, construction and commissioning.
- Ensure all regulatory reports and deadlines are met.
- Monitor internal quality standards for operational and maintenance service deliverables.
- Prepare high-quality weekly, monthly and periodic reports on the status of utilities at Alaro City.
- Implement and enforce best practices, policies and procedures across the utilities businesses.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with other departments, regulatory agencies, consultants and customers.
Requirements
Hard Skills and Experience
- Minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience in an engineering environment or utility infrastructure.
- Experience in electricity generation and water treatment and distribution.
- Proven experience in the construction, operation and maintenance of utilities infrastructure.
- Experience with gas utilities and sewage treatment.
- Experience with the commercial aspects of utility sales.
- Strong project management and development skills.
- Excellent business analysis skills.
- Excellent budgeting and reporting skills.
- Experience working with regulatory bodies and government agencies.
- An undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering is an advantage.
- Leadership experience in an engineering or construction firm is a major advantage.
Soft Skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to present complex infrastructure and energy concepts clearly to stakeholders.
- Strong negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Personal Characteristics
- Exceptional project management and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Process-focused approach with the ability to foster collaboration, influence stakeholders and build trust within a highly matrixed organisation.
- Willingness and ability to work outside standard business hours when required.
Company Overview
Alaro City is a large-scale mixed-use development within the Lekki Free Zone, designed to address the need for quality housing, commercial property and essential urban infrastructure. Its vision is to create a sustainable city environment with the infrastructure and services required to support businesses, communities and long-term economic development.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply online.
Application Closing Date: Not Specified.