Senior Technical Manager - Renewable Energy Projects

About the role

Inuka is recruiting a Senior Technical Manager on behalf of a leading international renewable energy company, based in Nairobi, Kenya or Lagos, Nigeria, with regular travel to project sites. The role oversees the technical development and delivery of renewable energy and infrastructure projects, from feasibility and design through procurement and handover to construction, and builds and leads engineering and strategic procurement functions across emerging markets.

Key responsibilities

• Take end-to-end technical ownership of projects, from feasibility assessments and preliminary design through detailed engineering and handover to construction.
• Lead technical assessments, system sizing, energy yield estimates and CAPEX/OPEX pricing to support project proposals and commercial decisions.
• Oversee project development engineering, including site assessments, grid studies, technical specifications and design reviews.
• Lead EPC, OEM and equipment procurement, including tendering, technical and commercial evaluations, contract negotiations and supplier selection.
• Manage technical and commercial aspects of EPC, equipment supply and O&M contracts, including warranties, performance guarantees and risk allocation.
• Establish engineering standards, procurement processes and technical governance frameworks.
• Build and lead engineering and procurement teams, working with cross-functional stakeholders and representing the organisation in senior technical discussions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Energy Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10-15 years of experience in energy or infrastructure engineering and/or procurement, including at least 5 years in a senior technical leadership role.
• Proven experience delivering solar PV, BESS and hybrid power projects, including large-scale projects of 10MW+.
• At least 3 years of team management experience; exposure to Sub-Saharan Africa or other emerging markets is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial judgement, stakeholder management and communication skills; French is an advantage.

Required skills

• Understanding of MV/LV distribution networks, grid integration, engineering design and project development.
• Hands-on experience with EPC/OEM procurement, technical-commercial evaluations, contract negotiations and supplier management.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as PVsyst, HOMER, HelioScope, ETAP/DiGSIILENT PowerFactory or AutoCAD.