Senior Technical Manager at Inuka Partners

Overview:

• Inuka is working with a leading international renewable energy company to recruit a Senior Technical Manager based in Nairobi, Kenya or Lagos, Nigeria, with regular travel expected to project sites. This is a senior leadership opportunity to oversee the technical development and delivery of renewable energy and infrastructure projects, from early-stage feasibility and design through procurement and handover to construction. The role will also involve building and leading engineering and strategic procurement functions across emerging markets.

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 to support scalable project delivery.
• Build and lead engineering and procurement teams, working closely with cross-functional stakeholders and representing the organisation in senior technical discussions.

Qualifications:

• 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+.
• Strong 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/DIgSILENT PowerFactory or AutoCAD.
• At least 3 years of team management experience, with exposure to Sub-Saharan Africa or other emerging markets highly desirable.
• Strong commercial judgement, stakeholder management and communication skills. French proficiency is an advantage.