Head of Engineering Department- Oil & Energy

Company Description

A well established Oil & Energy company that is firmly rooted in Africa. The presence in multi African markets makes it a prominent member of the communities where operates, contributing to their economic and social development, and therefore to that of the continent as a whole.

Over the years, the company became a major player & provider of wide range of lubricants, besides sites fuel stations expansion.

The company employs more than 1,500 diverse employees, generating an estimate of 20,000 indirect jobs in the countries of operations and visited by up to 250,000 customers per day. With over 1,169 service stations, 8 blending plants over 60 fuel terminals and presence in over 54 Airports across all of the African Continent.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Head of Engineering Department based in New Cairo moving across all sites around all Governorates. The role will be responsible to overseeing project lifecycles from planning to completion, and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality and safety standards. It also includes managing budgets, developing staff, fostering innovation, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and the company's health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.

This role requires close collaboration with internal departments (retail sales, marketing, HSE) to achieve project objectives and long-term strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Good command of English Language
• Strong skills in Engineering Management and the ability to lead large, cross-functional teams
• Expertise in Project Management, including planning, execution, resource allocation, and risk assessment
• Proficiency in Project Engineering and Civil Engineering, with a focus on design and implementation
• Experience in Construction, including budgeting, scheduling, and compliance
• Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and leadership capabilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• Familiarity with industry-specific software tools and technologies is a plus

Industry

• Oil & Energy

Employment type

Full-time