Head, Engineering Services


  2026-05-20
  , Nigeria
  Not specified
  Banking & Finance

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is Nigeria's largest financial services institution by total assets and gross earnings. With more than 10 million customer accounts, FirstBank has over 750 branches providing a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services. The Bank has international presence through its subsidiaries, FBN Bank (UK) Limited in London and Paris, FBNBank DRC, FBNBank Ghana, FBNBank Gambia, FBNBank Guinea, FBNBank Sierra-Leone and FBNBank Senegal, as well as its Representative Offices in Johannesburg, Beijing and Abu Dhabi.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Engineering Services

Job Identification: 1753
Location: Nigeria

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Review and approve contracts and bills within authorization limits.
  • Develop and manage engineering budgets, tracking actual spend against targets.
  • Design and review operational and procedure manuals for critical engineering activities in compliance with SON, Nigerian Society of Engineers, and COREN standards.
  • Develop and implement long- and short-term strategies for energy optimization and management across Head Office and branches.
  • Approve proposals, expenditures, enforce policies, and allocate team resources.
  • Drive key performance indicators across engineering deliverables, targeting cost efficiency and timely value realization of projects.
  • Design preventive maintenance schedules to extend equipment lifespan and reduce costs.
  • Set team performance targets focused on delivery, cost control, and customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinate market surveys to support accurate budgeting for engineering infrastructure.
  • Lead electromechanical equipment efficiency and oversee deployment of new applications and system enhancements.
  • Prepare equipment replacement plans and recommend disposal when necessary.
  • Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies across all engineering activities.
  • Develop and execute engineering project management strategies aligned with professional codes, regulations, and standards.
  • Provide support as part of the bank’s information security team.
  • Coordinate and manage safety and security systems (access control, surveillance, alarms, building automation).
  • Review performance and drive team motivation and collaboration.
  • Manage training and professional development of team members.
  • Ensure periodic stakeholder engagement to promote engineering functions.
  • Conduct ongoing research into sustainable and energy-efficient technologies.
  • Interface with vendors, consultants, and government agencies to protect organizational interests.
  • Monitor and assess overall equipment performance for optimal functionality.
  • Establish long-term technology goals, policies, and procedures aligned with business objectives.
  • Oversee collection and analysis of equipment performance data to provide management insights.
  • Design strategy and technical methodology for the implementation of engineering services, operational goals, and quality to meet and exceed internal and external customer expectations, while driving engineering excellence.
  • Maintain equipment reliability at 99% to improve operational efficiency and ambience.
  • Continuously evaluate business challenges, mitigate risks, and identify cost-effective opportunities.
  • Direct and review all engineering designs and changes in line with professional standards.
  • Participate in pre-qualification of contractors for engineering projects.
  • Responsible for the design of enablers (Generators, Cooling, UPS, Inverters, etc.) for the bank’s operations and IT, ensuring optimal service availability and sustainability across Head Office and branches.
  • Manage equipment maintenance strategies through effective SLAs.
  • Maintain strong cross-functional relationships to enhance productivity.
  • Direct and manage project execution to achieve timelines and cost objectives.

Job Requirements
Education:

  • Higher degrees and membership of relevant professional bodies are an added advantage.
  • First Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) and registered with NSE and COREN.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience, with at least 3 years within a banking environment.

Key Competency Requirements:

  • Banking structure, policies, and procedures
  • Project cost control
  • Customer relationship management
  • Contract management.
  • Business environment
  • Budgeting, cost, and control
  • Budget planning and control
  • Construction management
  • Banking operations
  • Project management

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