Benmaris Limited – Our client, an LNG company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Type: Contract

About the Role

• Own the integrated project execution plan, master schedule, cost baseline, risk register and stage-gate governance
• Lead the lean execution team: set clear accountabilities, resolve cross-functional issues and build competence and succession
• Oversee the receipt, inspection, preservation, installation and commissioning of plant equipment shipped from China
• Ensure no feed gas or hazardous fluids are introduced until statutory approvals, safeguards, training and readiness reviews are complete
• Direct gas supply strategy, customer qualification, presales and offtake agreements aligned with the commissioning plan
• Ensure cash-flow visibility, procurement compliance, delegated authority and fraud-prevention controls are in place
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators, state and local authorities, host communities and strategic partners
• Report to the Board on forecast first gas, critical path, cost, quality, HSE, permits and key risks

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business or a related field (postgraduate degree or MBA is an advantage)
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in oil and gas, LNG, industrial construction or infrastructure, with senior accountability for project delivery
• Proven record of leading projects through construction, commissioning and start-up
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including gas supply and offtake contracting
• Experience engaging Nigerian regulators, government agencies and host communities
• Uncompromising integrity and a safety-first leadership style

Application Closing Date
5th November, 2026.