Technical Lead, Upstream Services

Job title : Technical Lead, Upstream Services

• We are seeking a commercially driven and technically competent Technical Lead, Upstream Services, to drive business development, tender management and commercial opportunities within its upstream oil and gas business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies to grow the company's upstream services portfolio.
• Identify, evaluate and qualify business opportunities from International Oil Companies (IOCs), indigenous oil and gas companies, independents and other industry prospects.
• Lead end-to-end bid and tender management, including opportunity assessment, tender review, proposal preparation, submission, clarification and follow-up.
• Coordinate the preparation of technically compliant and commercially competitive bids, proposals, cost estimates and tender documentation.
• Manage NIPEX, SAP Ariba and other relevant client procurement platforms, including vendor registration, prequalification and profile updates.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and coordinate the processing and renewal of relevant licences, permits and compliance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with NCDMB requirements, Nigerian Content obligations, client prequalification standards and applicable upstream regulations.
• Coordinate project planning, costing and monitoring for awarded contracts, ensuring delivery milestones are achieved within agreed scope and timelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, industry stakeholders, vendors and strategic partners.
• Maintain accurate bid and contract registers, business development pipelines, and periodic activity reports.

Requirements

• HND/B.Sc./B.Eng. in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering or any other relevant Engineering discipline.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in upstream oil and gas business development, technical sales, bid and tender management, or oilfield services.
• Good knowledge of NIPEX, SAP Ariba and other client procurement platforms.
• Understanding of upstream regulatory requirements, NCDMB and Nigerian Content compliance.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Professional membership of NSE or COREN will be an added advantage.