Head of Utilities

Job title: Head of Utilities

Company: Alaro City

Job description: JD TO BE ADDED (AI GENERATED)Alaro City Development FZC is an integrated, mixed-use city planned for over 2,000 hectares in the North West Quadrant of the Lekki Free Zone. Alaro City’s vision goes beyond alleviating what is a self-evident problem – that of stifling urban congestion and a dearth of quality housing and commercial property in Lagos and Africa as a whole. Rather, we aim to help create the infrastructure – the living and working spaces, communities, schools, and hospitals – that will help sustain and accelerate Nigeria’s economic growth, meet the aspirations of Africa’s burgeoning middle classes, and serve as a catalyst for further urban development.The people in our team are multi-skilled and experts in their respective fields. They possess a unique drive, underpinned by the desire to help improve Africa’s urban development.The company is looking to grow its utilities business by hiring a head of utilities.**Job Title**: Head of Utilities, Nigeria
**Reporting Line**: Group Head of Utilities and Project Director
**Location**: Alaro City Development FZC
**Start Date**: Immediate
**Indicative Remuneration**: Negotiable**RESPONSIBILITIES**
The 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.

• Responsible for all aspects of utility management including financial and business strategy, budgeting and planning, policy development and implementation, operations, maintenance, personnel management, contract preparation, and implementation.
• Lead and coordinate key engineering activities that affect Alaro City utilities.
• Provide leadership and coordination to integrate project deliverables and plans with procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory reports and deadlines.
• Monitor and maintain internal quality standards of maintenance service deliverables.
• Prepare high-quality reports on the status of utilities at Alaro City.
• Enforce best practices, policies, and procedures for the utilities businesses.
• Establish 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 engineering setup or utility infrastructure, including 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 with strong commercial judgment.

• Team player but comfortable working autonomously.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Rigorous and organized approach.
• Hands-on attitude with readiness to roll up sleeves.
• Quick learner with the ability to pick up new skills in related fields.

**Personal characteristics:** * Strong analytical skills.

• Strategic thinker with advanced communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to articulate complex infrastructure and energy concepts clearly.
• Exceptional project management and leadership skills, fostering collaboration and building trust.
• Ability to prioritise, multitask, and deliver quality work in tight timeframes.
• Self-starter with motivation and dedication to excellence.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with good judgment and diplomacy.
• Consummate team player with impeccable ethics and integrity.
• Willingness to work outside of standard business hours.

Expected salary:

Location: Nigeria

Job date: Thu, 21 Aug 2025 22:03:38 GMT

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