General Manager Job in Lagos

We are Nigeria’s trusted partner in delivering world-class safety training, equipment services, and workforce solutions for the Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Construction, and Industrial sectors. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and safety ensures that all operations run smoothly, efficiently, and in full compliance with the highest industry standards.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: General Manager

Job Location: Abraham Adesanya, Lekki - Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• We are seeking a results-driven General Manager with strong engineering, leadership, and project management experience to oversee and coordinate the entire operations of the company.
• The ideal candidate will hold a COREN certificate, be a registered member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), and possess a minimum of 6–7 years of experience in construction, oil & gas, or refinery sectors.
• This role is pivotal to driving strategic growth, improving efficiency, ensuring operational excellence, and winning new contracts.
• You will report directly to the Managing Director and have full oversight of all departments and personnel.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Coordination:

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day operations across all departments
• Supervise the Operations Manager, Service Manager, Business Development Team, and Training Units
• Oversee the Confined Space Entry (CSE) and LOTO Training Center operations and drive client engagement
• Act as the central reporting point for all staff and departments
• Schedule and chair weekly management meetings
• Collect and review weekly reports from all staff and departments.

Project & Contract Management:

• Drive worksite mobilizations, project startups, and ensure timely completions
• Lead technical and commercial presentations to clients and prospects
• Oversee and execute the full contract lifecycle: bid submission, award, mobilization, and delivery
• Ensure quality delivery and compliance on all projects
• Recruit and supervise key personnel as needed.

Sales, Marketing & Business Development:

• Ensure daily and weekly marketing of services, training programs, and solutions
• Oversee development and distribution of promotional materials: flyers, videos, animations
• Work with the marketing and design team to maintain a consistent brand image across the website, social media, and CRM
• Build and sustain strong customer relationships
• Track leads, client engagement, and conversion metrics.

HR, Compliance & Regulatory Oversight:

• Lead recruitment, training, and outsourcing services for client staffing solutions
• Ensure proper maintenance of company assets, IT infrastructure, and tools
• Coordinate all industry regulatory permits and certifications including but not limited to:
  • Federal Ministry of Labour
  • Lagos State Safety Commission
  • DPR
  • IRATA
  • LEEA.
• Develop and implement internal HSE procedures and supervise compliance.

Reporting & Financial Oversight:

• Ensure timely submission of operational, sales, and finance-related reports
• Work with finance to monitor cash flow, budget adherence, and expense control
• Recommend improvements based on data-driven analysis.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline)
• COREN certified and NSE membership is mandatory
• Minimum of 6 - 7 years of experience in engineering operations, project management, or general management in construction, oil & gas, or refinery sector
• Proven experience managing teams of 15 or more direct reports
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental standards
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• High proficiency in project scheduling, resource planning, and client-facing presentations
• Knowledge of digital marketing tools, CRM platforms, and social media strategies
• Proactive, results-oriented, and self-driven with a strong ownership mindset.

Compensation & Incentives

• Base Salary: N500,000 per month (N6,000,000 Annually) 
• Performance Bonuses:
  • Daily/Weekly/Monthly bonuses for worksite mobilizations, project completions, contract awards, and new client acquisition
  • Discretionary quarterly and annual performance bonuses
• Career Growth: Opportunity to shape and grow a fast-expanding engineering, training, and staffing solutions company.

Start Date
Immediate (subject to availability).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and a brief cover letter to: rated.bids@gmail.com using "Application – General Manager" as the subject of the mail.