Head/ GM Business Development, Tendering, Regulatory Compliance & Nigerian Content Development (NCD)

Business Development & Tendering:

• Lead the development and execution of Group-wide Business and Strategic plans for Sales and Marketing in both the Oil & Gas and Non-Oil & Gas sectors.

• Coordinate and review all responses to Requests for Quotations (RFQ's) and Invitations to Tender (ITT's) - including technical and commercial tenders.

• Manage various client Bidding/Procurement Portals (e.g., NJQS, ARIBA, NOGIC-JQS).

• Develop and implement market penetration and business generation strategies for the Group.

• Oversee new contract bid processing and management, ensuring successful acquisition of major contracts (EPC, Civil Construction, Dredging, Marine, Operations & Maintenance).

• Coordinate business development efforts across all group entities (e.g., Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Civil construction, Assets and Equipment leasing, Operations and Maintenance services).

• Represent the Group in B2B meetings, events, and manage relationships with key clients, regulators, and partners (NNPC, NAPIMS, NCDMB, SPDC, ExxonMobil, CNL, etc.).

• Support Project Managers in maintaining client relationships during project execution to generate additional work orders.

• Manage brand development and visibility within the industry through coordination of events and conferences.

Regulatory Compliance & Stakeholder Management:

• Interface and manage relationships with key stakeholders and regulators (NNPC, NUPRC, NIPEX, NAPIMS, NCDMB, BPP, ITF, PENCOM, NSITF, NCAA, FAAN, NIMASA, NIWA, NIGERIAN NAVY).

• Manage group compliances and obtain regulatory operational permits (e.g., DPR, NIPEX, NCEC, NIWA, NIMASA, MARINE VESSELS CATEGORIZATION, AOC, NOSDRA, EQ).

• Manage Expatriate Quota approvals with the Federal Ministry of Interior and NCDMB.

• Establish, develop, and implement the regulatory compliance and management framework, validating adherence to petroleum/maritime industrial guidelines and company standards.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for flag and coastal authorities on Nigerian Content, Statutory Inspections, and operating permits.

Nigerian Content Development (NCD):

• Serve as the Nigerian Content Development (NCD) Advisor, driving NCD planning, policy implementation, and strategy for the Group.

• Establish, develop, and implement a company-wide integrated Local Content plan and procedures for all projects.

• Ensure compliance with the provisions of the Nigerian Oil & Gas Industry Content Act (NOGICD Act, 2010).

• Continuously identify potential areas of opportunity for NC development at project and corporate levels.

• Develop and drive strategy for achievement of key performance indicators in the Guidelines for Nigerian Content Development.

• Review and realign Project Procurement plans to conform with the NOGICD Act.

• Prepare and submit all required Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly Local Content Reports on projects.

• Network with IOCs and NOCs to evaluate company comparative performance in Nigerian Content initiatives.

• Coordinate and supervise the performance of Nigerian content in accordance with approved procedures and monitor actual implementation, proposing corrective actions.

Asset Management & Control (as required):

• Oversee the management and control of company assets and equipment.

• Participate in the acquisition and deployment of major assets (e.g., Drilling Rigs).