Recruitment at Ponticelli Nigeria

Ponticelli Nigeria  [PNL] is a subsidiary of Ponticelli Frères Group, a leading European services supplier to companies in the energy, industrial, and infrastructural sectors. PNL specializes in world-class construction and upgrade services for Oil and Gas facilities in the Nigerian market, both onshore and offshore.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Subsea Fabrication Project Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Responsibilities
You will ensure:

• Full compliance with Quality, Safety, Health, and Environmental (QSHE) policies throughout the project.
• Fulfillment of all contractual obligations toward clients, service providers, and subcontractors.
• Achievement of financial and operational goals set by the group.
• Effective communication and coordination with all external stakeholders.

Your tasks will be (not exhaustive) :

• Oversee the fabrication of offshore subsea structures ensuring compliance with technical and QSHE standards.
• Prepare, review, and validate project proposals and contracts with management.
• Monitor project budgets, control costs, and ensure profitability.
• Track project progress, analyze performance, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Proactively communicate technical and schedule deviations to the client.
• Manage invoicing, variations, and claims for additional work.
• Organize and lead project kick-off and regular progress meetings (internal and client).
• Coordinate resource allocation including personnel, equipment, subcontractors, and purchases.
• Select, supervise, and evaluate subcontractors.
• Ensure accurate and compliant technical and administrative documentation.
• Manage project close-out activities including punch list resolution and final acceptance.
• Conduct project debriefings and report feedback to management.
• Lead and support the project team including performance reviews and training.
• Participate in recruitment and represent the company with third parties.

Profile Wanted

• Engineering Degree (general or specialized in subsea, structural, or mechanical disciplines) or equivalent experience in offshore/subsea fabrication and construction.
• At least 8 years of significant experience managing subsea fabrication projects.
• Deep understanding of subsea engineering, particularly related to mudmats and metallic offshore structures.
• Proven expertise in managing complex projects from tender to completion.
• Strong ability to implement and enforce QSHE policies.
• Recognized leadership skills with the ability to delegate and supervise multidisciplinary teams.
• Experienced in stakeholder management and client communication.
• Autonomous, proactive, reliable, rigorous, highly organized, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and work offshore as required.
• Proficient in IT tools for project tracking and reporting.
• Ability to define and monitor project performance indicators (KPIs).
• Fluent in English.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Quality Assurance / Quality Control Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment type: Permanent

Position Summary

• Ponticelli Frères, which is an industrial group with international activities providing technical  to companies in the oil and gas industry, is looking for a QAQC Manager, based in its subsidiary in Nigeria.

Responsibilities
The selected applicant will have to carry out the following activities:
QAQC Activity:

• Manage and oversee project quality to ensure compliance to codes, standards, regulations, equipment specific specifications, and QMS requirements
• Advancing quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organization
• Managing the development and implementation of the QMS for planning, fabrication, inspection, documentation, and operations activities including:
  • Planning duties within the QA/QC staff and related work schedules;
  • Establishing service standards for end users (i.e., internal department or external customer)
  • Identifying and developing QA/QC personnel certification requirements and continuing education/training needs
  • Providing leadership, mentorship, and direction of all QA/QC personnel.
• Taking full responsibility for hold-point releases once all QMS functions have been completed and the equipment is ready to go into the next work stage
• Developing and implementing risk-based inspection (RBI) activities and processes
• Managing plant integrity through a failure analysis reporting system and following up on recommendations
• Oversee supervision of all visual inspections and NDE, including 3rd party subcontractors
• Managing inspection, NDE, and testing plans for new construction, repair work, and alterations
• Identify and develop solutions to correct inspection function deficiencies
• Manage construction processes, plant equipment, inspection and NDE personnel certification and QMS internal audits.

Welding activity:

• Management of all welding procedures and qualifications and testing
• Analyse welding requirements for specific projects ensuring the any already approved in house procedures are acceptable and generate new procedures specific to project requirements and needs
• Responsibility for the coordination of multiple projects and managing external test laboratories and Classification societies and Notified bodies with regard to welding procedures their approvals and testing
• Provide technical support with industry standards and specifications such as ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, AWS, BS EN, plus any other relevant standards which may be required
• Management and control of all materials and consumables for welder testing and procedures
• Coordinate failure analyses and root cause analysis on welding related issues if required
• Set up and control and maintenance of a welder data base.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing through memos and engineering reports
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
• English mandatory
• Rotation : 9×3.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Yard Manager H / F

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
Fabrication / Production:

• Oversee and coordinate of the full Work Shops production from the Raw material laydown area to the Fully completed fabricated items;
  • steel structural fabrication;
  • piping fabrication (CS, SS, duplex, Super duplex…);
• Manage the daily operations of an oil and gas fabrication yard, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and within budget;
• Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements and optimize commercial efficiencies within the yard;
• Manage/supervise yard crews and equipment, and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of facilities;
• Manage production planning, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting;
• Collaborate with project managers, supply chain, and engineers to ensure project objectives are met within established timelines and budgets;
• Provide regular project updates and reports to stakeholders;
• Ensure the fabrication yard is running as well as it possibly can, with a smooth efficient service that meets the expectations and needs of the Company and the Client.

Methods / Preperation:
Oversee and coordinate all the activities related to the Method & Preparation department:

• Piping Preparation & Draughting / Piping Isometric drawings
• STR drawings;
• Control drawing;
• Drawings (Piping isometric / Shop drawings…);
• MTO;
• Job card;
• Test packs.

Warehouse:

• oversee and coordinate the activities related to the warehouse and equipment;
• the receiving, handling, storage and distribution of goods;
• oversee inventory control systems, conducting regular stock counts and audits to maintain inventory accuracy;
• manage the recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of all warehouse staff to ensure a skilled and productive workforce;
• analyze warehouse performance data to generate reports on productivity, efficiency, and other key performance indicators (KPIs);
• coordinate with logistic departments to optimize the flow of goods and resolve any logistical issues;
• oversee the Storage and preservation of the materials stored in the warehouse;
• oversee the MOBIMAT system deployed in PONTICELLI (Warehouse Software Management System).

Requirements

• You have at least 10 years experience in Fabrication and/or Method.
• You have proven experience in Oil & Gas projects.
• You are recognised for your skills in project management, technical coordination, and team leadership.
• Knowledge of SAP software is required for this position. Knowledge of the following tools would be a plus : JC / MTracker / SAP Mobimat.
• Professional English is mandatory for the position.

Note: This position is a technical support contract.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: E&I Lead

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Position Summary

• Lead all activities related to the Electrical, Instrumentation, and Telecom (EIT) scope for an onshore project, from construction engineering to construction and commissioning on site.

Technical Coordination and Project Management:

• Monitor procurement activities related to EIT;
• Accountable for EIT material traceability with MTracker;
• Manage potential subcontractors;
• Ensure compliance with deadlines, costs, and quality of technical deliverables;

Construction Engineering:

• Verify Detailed Engineering consistency and quality;
• Issuance of Technical Queries;
• Review E&I Method Statement from E&I Subcontractor;
• Supervise the Subcontractor Team regarding technical preparation of works;
• Implement, manage, and lead the Job Cards system preparation for the EIT scope with Job Cards done by the subcontractor;
• Accountable for Construction Engineering progress;
• Provide input to Planning;
• Participate in Construction Engineering coordination;

Construction Activities:

• Manage resources, planning, and progress while reporting to the Project Construction Manager;
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, quality procedures, and technical specifications;

Commissioning Engineering:

• Oversee the EIT commissioning engineering activity;
• System and subsystem review (provide inputs if necessary);
• Commissioning procedures review;
• Attend meetings with COMPANY and COM Engineering Subcontractor;
• Oversee and manage the EIT subcontractors and commissioning activity at site;
• Follow commissioning execution schedule (provide input to Planning Level 4);
• Review and approve EIT commissioning check sheets.

Profile Wanted

• Construction Manager / Commissioning Manager / Project Manager experience in EIT (10 years);
• Proven experience in Oil & Gas projects;
• Skills in project management, technical coordination, and team leadership;
• Proficiency in site project control tools (Job Cards, planning, reporting);
• Proficiency in English required.
• Familiarity with ICAPS software;
• Availability for mobilization to Nigeria – PHC from November 2025 to May 2026.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• manage end-to-end project lifecycle, from initiation to handover;
• define project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines in alignment with client requirements and company objectives;
• lead cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, construction, and HSE;
• coordinate and supervise on-site construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards;
• prepare and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource plans;
• identify and mitigate project risks; implement contingency plans as needed;
• serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and stakeholders;
• provide regular reports on project progress, issues, and performance to senior management;
• ensure adherence to contractual obligations and industry standards;
• promote a strong safety culture and enforce HSE compliance at all project sites.

Profile Wanted

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, with at least 8–10 years of project management experience in the Oil & Gas or industrial construction sector.
• You have a proven experience in managing large-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects.
• You have a strong leadership and team management skills. Also a excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• You have solid understanding of local and international HSE regulations and practices.
• You are recognised for your proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6).
• PMP or equivalent certification is a strong advantage.
• Your willingness to travel and work on-site across project locations in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Tender Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Responsibilities
The position we are offering involves the following main responsibilities:

• Examine tender documentation, including operational provisions, technical specifications, and commercial requirements;
• Liaise with suppliers, partners and all internal departments involved in the tendering process and define respective deliverables;
• Define/propose technical solutions, methodologies, execution strategy and draft work schedules;
• Perform cost calculations and project budgeting;
• Prepare and submit the technical and commercial proposals, according to client requirements and company’s guidelines;
• Liaise and attend meetings with the client throughout the entire bid cycle;
• Produce reports and maintain complete records throughout the bidding process to ensure approval, traceability, and ultimately efficient handover to project teams;
• Involved in business development activities from time to time e.g. social media marketing activities, or conference and trade show attendance;
• Managing relationships with Customers, on the tender clarification stages;
• Manage the tender strategy to meet Customer requirements;
• Prepare, Issue and follow-up tenders, pricing/cost spreadsheet and clarification with related documentation management and filing/archiving
• Proper distribution/collection of documents during Preparation/ review/Negotiation of Tenders;
• Ensure that per each tender, a Peer Review is properly carried out;
• Liaising with Technical, Contract and Procurement Dept. for advice on :
• Method statement and technical solutions
• Services/Subcontractors’ selection and management until the finalisation of the agreement;
• Liaising with Planning & Risk Manager for Tender Risks.

Profile Wanted

• You have a mechanical engineer degree or similar degree is requested.
• You have a minimum of 5 years in a similar role as tender, bid or proposal engineer in an Oil&Gas EPC company.
• You have an excellent communication skills, and you are fluent in English.
• So, if you would like to join us in supporting global change, we look forward to hearing from you!

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online