Head of Utilities

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.

**Hard skills and experience:**

1. 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.
2. Leadership experience in an engineering or construction firm is a major plus.
3. Experience in construction, operation, and maintenance of utilities infrastructure.
4. Effective development/project management skills.
5. Excellent business analysis skills.
6. Excellent budgeting and reporting skills.

**Soft skills:**

1. Mature, pragmatic, and flexible approach with strong commercial judgment.
2. Team player but comfortable working autonomously.
3. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
4. Good negotiation skills.
5. Attention to detail.
6. Rigorous and organized approach.
7. Hands-on attitude with readiness to roll up sleeves.
8. Quick learner with the ability to pick up new skills in related fields.

**Personal characteristics:**

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