Latest Vacancies at Airtel Nigeria (2 Positions)

Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for the job vacancies at Airtel Nigeria.

Airtel Nigeria (Airtel Networks Limited) is a leading telecommunications services provider in Nigeria, headquartered in Lagos, the commercial nerve center of Nigeria. The telco ranks amongst the top four mobile service providers in terms of subscribers, with a customer base of more than 39.8 million.

Working at Airtel Nigeria offers several benefits, including opportunities for career growth, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a positive work environment. The company emphasizes employee development through training and encourages collaboration across departments.

Individuals interested in the latest vacancies at Airtel Nigeria should review the job details, requirements, and application process provided below.

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection (MEPF) Engineer

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND 
• Location: Lagos| Nigeria. See other Jobs in Lagos
• Category: Engineering Jobs
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Description:

Nxtra by Airtel in Africa is developing a Data Centre Division, building the most advanced, secure and efficient Data Centres in the African Countries where it shall operate. Our hyper-scale, mission-critical data centres across the continent would deliver high-density, energy-efficient, and highly secure infrastructure. For our premier facility in Lagos Nigeria, we are seeking a visionary MEPF (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection) Engineer through construction, testing, commissioning, and long-term facility operations.

To provide MEPF engineering leadership through construction, testing & commissioning and ongoing Data Centre operations, ensuring that all critical infrastructure is delivered, commissioned and operated to the highest standards of safety, reliability, resilience and efficiency. 

Airtel Africa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and remain fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide Client-side MEPF technical oversight during construction, with focus on quality, installation, interfaces, readiness and operational requirements.
• Coordinate MEPF interfaces with CSA, specialist systems, contractors, vendors and project teams.
• Participate in equipment installation, energisation, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Lead the MEPF operations team through L1–L5 testing and integrated systems testing, including development/review of test scenarios, witnessing, issue resolution and final acceptance.
• Ensure all MEPF systems are fully tested, documented and operationally ready before handover.
• Take ownership of MEPF engineering for ongoing Data Centre operations, including HV/MV, generators, UPS, cooling, BMS/EPMS, plumbing and fire protection.
• Develop and maintain the operating philosophy, SOPs, MOPs and EOPs for critical MEPF systems.
• Ensure operational resilience, redundancy and concurrent maintainability are maintained at all times.
• Lead technical response to MEPF incidents, failures, alarms and abnormal operating conditions.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, shutdowns, switching activities, equipment replacement and major maintenance interventions.
• Monitor system performance, capacity, reliability and energy efficiency and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide technical leadership for modifications, capacity upgrades and future expansion.
• Establish operational standards, training requirements, asset information, spares strategy and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with OEMs, specialist contractors and service providers to maintain critical equipment and systems.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related discipline from reputed institutions.

Relevant Experience & Functional / Technical Skills 

• 8+ years of MEPF experience, preferably with significant Data Centre / Mission Critical experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Proven experience spanning construction, testing & commissioning and operations.
• Strong knowledge of L1–L5 testing and integrated systems testing.
• Experience operating Tier III/Tier IV or similarly resilient facilities preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, incident management and contractor/vendor management capability.
• Ability to make sound engineering decisions in a 24X7 mission-critical operating environment.

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Construction Manager: Data Centre – Nxtra

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND 
• Location: Lagos| Nigeria. See other Jobs in Lagos
• Category: Engineering Jobs
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Description:

Nxtra by Airtel in Africa is developing a Data Centre Division building the most advanced, secure and efficient Data Centres in the African Countries where it shall operate.  We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Construction Manager Data Centre to pioneer and oversee the physical execution of this landmark facility. 

The Construction Manager will oversee all onsite and offsite construction activities for the Nxtra Nigeria Data Centre from groundbreaking to final handover. Lead the end-to-end construction execution and multidisciplinary coordination for the Data Centre project. The role will complement the existing Project Manager by providing deep, hands-on expertise in Civil, Structural, Architectural and MEPF construction, with primary responsibility for site execution, interfaces, quality, programme and construction readiness. The Construction Manager will be the senior construction authority on site, coordinating across the PMC, design consultants, contractors, specialist/LLE contractors, vendors, commissioning teams and other project stakeholders.

Airtel Africa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and remain fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Responsibilities

Construction Leadership

• Lead day-to-day construction execution and provide strong site leadership across CSA, MEPF and specialist systems.
• Develop and drive an integrated construction strategy, sequencing and execution plan.
• Coordinate multiple contractors and consultants and ensure clear ownership of all construction interfaces.
• Identify construction, design and interface risks early and drive timely resolution.

Multidisciplinary Coordination

• Coordinate Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, ELV and specialist works as one integrated facility.
• Manage critical CSA–MEPF interfaces, including equipment foundations, penetrations, embeds, services coordination, access and installation sequencing.
• Review construction/shop drawings and methodologies from a constructability and execution perspective.
• Challenge and resolve technical issues between contractors and consultants.

Programme & Delivery

• Monitor the integrated construction programme, critical path and key milestones.
• Drive short-term look-ahead planning, resource deployment and productivity.
• Identify delays and constraints and lead recovery actions.
• Coordinate construction sequencing with equipment delivery, installation, testing and commissioning.

Quality & HSE

• Drive high standards of construction quality and workmanship.
• Monitor QA/QC, ITPs, inspections, testing, NCRs and rework.
• Ensure compliance with approved design, specifications, standards and project requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE requirements.

Commissioning & Handover

• Ensure construction activities are planned with commissioning and operational readiness in mind.
• Coordinate construction completion, pre-commissioning and system readiness.
• Drive punch-list closure and completion of as-built drawings, test records and handover documentation.
• Support integrated testing and final facility readiness.

Stakeholder & Contractor Management

• Function as the key construction interface between the Client, PMC, consultants, contractors, specialist contractors, vendors and commissioning teams.
• Manage contractor performance, construction methodologies, resources and site productivity.
• Provide clear and timely reporting on progress, risks, issues and recovery actions.
• Support technical evaluation of variations claims and proposed design/construction changes.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related discipline. 
• Professional certification in project management would be an advantage.

Relevant Experience & Functional / Technical Skills 

• 18+ years of construction experience, with significant experience leading large, complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong practical knowledge across CSA and MEPF construction.
• Proven experience managing multiple contractors, consultants and complex project interfaces.
• Strong understanding of construction planning, sequencing, QA/QC, HSE and commissioning.
• Demonstrated ability to independently assess and resolve complex site and engineering issues.
• Data Centre / Mission Critical experience strongly preferred, particularly hyperscale or Tier III/Tier IV facilities.

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