Managing Director at X-Force Engineering Limited

Department    Executive / Group Management
Reports To    Group Managing Director (GMD) / CEO; with accountability to the Board of Directors
Grade Level    Executive / C-Suite
Location    Head Office (with travel to project sites and client locations as required)

Job Purpose / Role Summary

The Managing Director (MD) is the senior executive responsible for the overall leadership, operational management, and business performance of X-Force Engineering Limited. Reporting directly to the Group Managing Director (GMD) / CEO and accountable to the Board of Directors, the MD provides strategic and operational direction across all business functions — engineering, project delivery, business development, finance, legal, and people — ensuring that X-Force Engineering achieves its growth targets, maintains operational excellence, upholds its reputation for quality and safety, and delivers sustainable value to clients, employees, and shareholders. The role demands a highly experienced engineering and business leader with deep knowledge of the Nigerian construction and infrastructure sector and a proven track record of building and scaling engineering businesses.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide overall strategic leadership and direction for X-Force Engineering Limited, setting the vision, mission, long-term growth strategy, and annual business objectives in alignment with the Board's mandate
• Drive business development, client acquisition, and revenue growth by building strategic relationships with government agencies, private sector clients, oil & gas companies, and development partners, and personally leading pursuit of major contract opportunities
• Oversee all project delivery, engineering operations, and construction activities across the company's portfolio, ensuring projects are executed on time, within budget, to specification, and in full compliance with HSE and quality standards
• Lead, develop, and hold accountable the senior leadership team — including Heads of Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Legal, Business Development, and HR — ensuring strong functional performance and a high-performance organisational culture
• Maintain ultimate accountability for the company's financial health, including P&L performance, cash flow management, budget approvals, capital allocation, and statutory compliance with all regulatory and tax obligations
• Represent X-Force Engineering at the highest levels with clients, government regulators (COREN, BPP, NESREA), professional bodies, industry forums, and financial institutions, protecting and enhancing the company's brand and market positioning
• Establish and enforce governance frameworks, risk management systems, and internal control standards across the organisation, ensuring compliance with Nigerian law, COREN regulations, and international engineering best practices
• Report to the GMD/CEO on company performance, strategic initiatives, risk exposure, and major business decisions; support the GMD/CEO in presenting to the Board of Directors and implement Board resolutions with full accountability for outcomes

Minimum Qualifications

• B.Eng. or B.Sc. in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution --- Minimum
• M.Sc. in Engineering Management, Construction Management, Project Management, or MBA --- Strongly Required at this level
• COREN Full Registration (R.Eng.) --- Mandatory
• Membership of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) --- Mandatory

Required Certifications & Licences

• COREN Full Registration (R.Eng.) --- Mandatory
• NSE Corporate / Fellow Membership --- Mandatory
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 Practitioner --- Strongly Preferred
• Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE) --- Advantage at this level
• FIDIC or NEC Contract Management Certification --- Advantage

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 15 to 20 years post-qualification engineering and business leadership experience, with at least 7 years in a C-suite, Managing Director, or General Manager role within an engineering or construction company
• Extensive experience delivering complex, multi-disciplinary engineering and construction projects across infrastructure, buildings, oil & gas, or public works sectors in Nigeria
• Proven experience managing board-level relationships, institutional investors, government stakeholders, and international clients
• Deep knowledge of Nigerian procurement regulations (BPP), COREN compliance requirements, and the regulatory landscape governing engineering practice in Nigeria
• Strong track record of building high-performing leadership teams and driving organisational transformation

Key Competencies & Skills

• Visionary strategic thinking with the ability to translate long-term goals into executable business plans
• Exceptional leadership, people management, and organisational development capabilities
• Deep commercial acumen --- financial management, contract negotiation, risk assessment, and business modelling
• Outstanding stakeholder management and relationship-building skills at government, corporate, and board levels
• Strong technical grounding in engineering and construction, enabling credible oversight of complex project portfolios
• Excellent communication, presentation, and public representation skills
• High integrity, sound judgement, and commitment to ethical business practice and corporate governance
• Resilience, decisiveness, and the ability to lead effectively through periods of business growth and challenge

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Annual revenue and EBITDA targets achieved or exceeded per Board-approved business plan
• Project portfolio delivered on time and within budget --- portfolio-level schedule and cost variance within ±10%
• Business development pipeline maintained at minimum 3x annual revenue target; bid conversion rate of 25% or above
• Zero reportable HSE fatalities or major incidents attributable to management leadership failures
• Employee engagement and retention of senior talent above 85% year-on-year
• All statutory and regulatory obligations met with zero penalties or sanctions --- COREN, BPP, FIRS, CAC, PENCOM
• Board-approved annual budget submitted on time; quarterly MD performance reports delivered to the Board by agreed deadlines
• X-Force Engineering Limited brand and reputation --- client satisfaction score of 80% or above across active projects