Trainee Engineer at Brade Africa

About the Role

• Join BRADE Group’s Business Development and Engineering unit as a Trainee Engineer and gain hands-on exposure to project management, tender preparation, regulatory compliance (NUPRC/NIPEX), and strategic business development within the energy and corporate sectors. This opportunity is designed for an ambitious early-career professional who is analytical, proactive, and eager to learn in a dynamic environment.
• You will work closely with experienced professionals and cross-functional teams to support high-value projects, manage critical documentation, contribute to market intelligence gathering, and build practical industry expertise that drives business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Project & Tender Support: Assist in preparing bid packages, tracking ongoing development projects, and generating key project and analysis documentation.
• Regulatory & Vendor Management: Coordinate documentation and compliance workflows across NIPEX portals, NUPRC permit processing/renewals, and client vendor database registrations.
• Business Intelligence & Research: Conduct sector research, gather market intelligence, and assist in developing reports, presentations, and proposals to support business winning strategies.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Participate in client visits, maintain clear requirements documentation, and assist the Business Development Manager in establishing client rapport and follow-ups.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Support coordination across warehouse, tender, and engineering operations by providing reliable administrative support and facilitating clear communication between teams.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Must have completed the mandatory NYSC scheme.
• Strong analytical, data collection, and research skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities. A keen eye for detail and the ability to retain and accurately recall key project and organisational information are also essential.
• High initiative, versatility, and a proactive "get-things-done" mindset with the ability to manage tasks under tight deadlines.
• Professional presentation and a commitment to delivering efficient, high-standard results.