Head of Engineering Department


  2026-07-02
  Ikeja, Nigeria
  N350,000
  Banking & Finance

Trends Ventures Limited is a Major Player in security/safety equipment sales / installations, with the Headquarters in Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Engineering Department

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • This role ensures maximum equipment reliability for clients, high-quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, and the strategic growth of the technical team.
  • The Head of Engineering will lead the technical department, responsible for overseeing all security equipment installation projects, preventative maintenance programs, and emergency repair services.

Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Strategy:

  • Serve as a technical advisor to executive leadership, advising on new security technologies (AI, IP-based surveillance) and business growth opportunities.
  • Direct all daily operations of the engineering department, ensuring projects and maintenance tasks are completed on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.
  • Develop and implement technical operational policies and procedures to standardize service delivery.
  • Drive continuous improvement through Lean initiatives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.

Installation, Commissioning & Maintenance Management:

  • Oversee the design, installation, testing, and commissioning of security systems (CCTV, Access Control, Panic Alarms, Intrusion Systems).
  • Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules (PMs) for client assets to ensure 100% uptime.
  • Ensure all installations and repairs comply with local safety standards, regulatory bodies, and industry benchmarks.
  • Act as the escalation point for complex technical faults, system failures, and urgent repairs.

Project Management & Technical Support:

  • Liaise with vendors, suppliers, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for spare parts management and training.
  • Oversee surveys and prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and technical proposals for new client prospects.
  • Coordinate with Project Managers to ensure technical quality of subcontracted engineering services.

Team Leadership & Personnel Development:

  • Develop training curriculums to improve team competency in new technologies (e.g., networking, biometrics).
  • Manage, mentor, and evaluate the performance of field technicians, installation engineers, and technical support staff.

Budgeting & Financial Responsibility:

  • Manage the inventory of installation equipment and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) spares to prevent obsolescence
  • Develop and manage the engineering department's annual budget, including maintenance revenue, staff training costs, and tool/equipment inventory.

Salary
N350,000 Monthly.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter to: [email protected] using "Head Engineering" as the subject of the email.

Application Deadline: 31st August, 2026.


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