Lead Maintenance M&E Power Engineer/Site FM at International Facilities Services Limited - IFS

About the Role  

• Our client operates a strategically important 60,000 sqm mixed-use island development comprising industrial, commercial, and residential facilities, including iconic venues that host state functions, diplomatic engagements, conferences, exhibitions, and major public events requiring uninterrupted 24/7/365 engineering and building services. 
• Following ongoing major renovation and the onboarding of a multinational anchor tenant, the facility now features a highly sophisticated infrastructure integrating grid power, utility-scale solar hybrid systems, Caterpillar generators, ATS/AMF automation, UPS systems, advanced BMS, Daikin HVAC, hydraulics, fire protection, and vertical transportation systems. The Lead M&E Engineer/Site Manager will serve as the senior technical authority on-site, responsible for ensuring operational reliability, leading technical teams, managing critical incidents, and providing confident, precise decision-making and technical leadership across all building systems.

Power Systems — Core Responsibility Area

Daily Operational Management

• Manage and optimise the integrated power supply architecture — national grid intake, solar PV/hybrid inverter system, diesel generator sets, and battery/UPS backup systems — ensuring seamless, uninterrupted power delivery across all facility zones at all times
• Oversee ATS/AMF panel operation — verify automatic changeover logic, test transfer times, and manually intervene where required; ensure all changeover sequences are logged and any anomalies investigated and resolved before the next event
• Monitor and manage the solar hybrid system — inverter performance, battery state of charge, grid-tie logic, and export/import parameters; interpret system data logs and optimise dispatch strategy to minimise diesel consumption and maximise solar utilisation
• Oversee HV/LV electrical distribution — MCC panels, distribution boards, busbar systems, power factor correction equipment, harmonic filters, and earthing/bonding; carry out or directly supervise all HV switching operations in compliance with a formal switching schedule and Permit to Work system
• Plan, schedule, and directly supervise generator PPM — oil and filter changes, load bank testing, cooling system checks, fuel system inspection, governor calibration, injector servicing, turbocharger inspection, and battery maintenance — across all CAT units on-site 
• Manage diesel fuel procurement, storage, consumption tracking, and stock management; maintain fuel reconciliation records and raise procurement requests ahead of all critical event periods
• Technical Leadership & Engineering Judgement
• Conduct root cause analysis for all electrical faults, power anomalies, and unplanned outages; produce a written investigation report with corrective and preventive actions for every significant event
• Review and approve all electrical maintenance work carried out by junior engineers and subcontractors — no electrical work on this site proceeds without your authorisation and sign-off
• Identify energy optimisation opportunities — load profiling, demand-side management, power factor improvement, and solar dispatch scheduling — targeting measurable reductions in diesel consumption and grid import costs year-on-year

Building Services & M&E Systems Management

• Provide technical oversight across all M&E building services — HVAC (Daikin VRV systems, chiller plant, AHUs), hydraulics (chilled water, condenser water, domestic water, sewage), fire detection and suppression (including FM-200 clean agent systems), passenger lifts, stage elevators, dumbwaiters, and UPS systems
• Review and approve all M&E PPM schedules and maintenance outputs; ensure PPM completion rates remain above 95% and that all asset maintenance records are accurately maintained in the CMMS
• Manage the BMS — set points, alarm thresholds, trend logging, and scheduled operations; use BMS data proactively to identify plant deterioration before it becomes a failure
• Lead the technical response to all building services emergencies — you are the first senior engineer called at any hour when a critical system fails during an event
• Interface with all OEM technical representatives — Daikin, CAT, Schneider, ABB, or equivalent — during commissioning, warranty inspections, and specialist maintenance visits; review and approve their work and maintain records of all OEM service interventions

 Site Management & Leadership

• Function as the overall Site Manager for the IFS FM operation at the  facility — the single point of accountability for technical performance, team management, client relationship management, statutory compliance, and health and safety on-site
• Lead, manage, and develop the on-site engineering and technical team — generator, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and civil technicians — through structured supervision, performance review, on-the-job coaching, and formal training coordination
• Manage and supervise all subcontractors and specialist service providers on-site — review method statements and risk assessments, issue Permits to Work, conduct inductions, and verify quality of completed works before sign-off
• Serve as the primary IFS technical representative in all client-facing interactions — attend management meetings, respond to technical queries with confidence and precision, and proactively communicate planned works, system status, and risks to the client before they become issues
• Prepare and present the monthly technical performance report — covering PPM completion, reactive works, energy consumption, diesel usage, fault trends, asset condition, and forthcoming planned works — to IFS management and the client
• Own the site's Health, Safety & Environmental compliance — enforce safe systems of work, maintain the H&S file, conduct and review risk assessments, investigate incidents, and ensure full compliance with Nigerian H&S legislation and IFS company safety standards

Requirements

Qualifications, Experience & Person Profile

• B.Eng or B.Sc in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering from an accredited Nigerian or internationally recognised university
• Full registration with COREN (Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria) as a registered engineer — this requirement is absolute and non-negotiable
• Minimum 7 - 10 years post-qualification engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a maintenance engineering role at a complex, large-scale facility — government, hospitality, industrial, or critical infrastructure environments are preferred
• Demonstrable, hands-on technical experience with all of the following: grid-connected HV/LV electrical systems; diesel generator plant of 500 KVA and above; ATS/AMF automatic transfer and mains failure systems; solar PV/hybrid inverter systems; and UPS/battery systems. You must be able to describe specific installations you have personally managed, not merely observed or supervised from a distance
• Authorised HV switching competence — ability to prepare and execute HV switching schedules safely and in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements