BioEnergy Delivery Manager

Our client is a major investor in renewable energy infrastructure, delivering innovative, technology-agnostic solutions — including thermal, solar, battery storage, and biomass — to commercial and industrial clients across Africa and the Middle East. 

They are seeking a Thermal Delivery Engineer to lead the technical delivery of thermal energy projects across Africa. The role covers the full project lifecycle — from pre-construction to commissioning and post-delivery support — with a strong focus on solid-fired power and steam generation systems. 

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused position requiring deep technical expertise, experience managing complex projects in emerging markets, and a passion for driving decarbonisation across the region.  

Engineering degree (preferably with Honours in Mechanical/Thermodynamic Engineering) from a reputable university 

• Strong knowledge of the renewable Thermal industry in Africa 

• Proven experience with solid-fired power plants/CHP plants (minimum 1MW) and solid-fired steam boiler projects (minimum 6t/h) 

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a design engineer for Thermal power plants 

Pre-Construction 

• Collaborate with Business Development Teams across markets to develop and deliver innovative and complex decarbonisation solutions for clients 

• Review and assist in updating standard technical contract documentation 

• Review tender proposals and technical specifications 

• Identify and work with key vendors in each country 

• Prepare scopes of work and manage third-party consultants 

• Guide construction partners through technical specifications and provide training as needed 

• Conduct site visits to assess technical risks 

• Engage with clients' technical teams 

• Train site engineers 

• Review engineering drawings and documentation from vendors to ensure compliance with project requirements 

• Lead HSE and design safety reviews 

Construction and Commissioning 

• Manage technical delivery of projects with the Project Manager 

• Oversee design by vendors, contractors, and third-party consultants 

• Manage technical interfaces and relationships with external consultants 

• Lead internal technical team on each project 

• Ensure compliance with PPA and technical requirements 

• Support implementation of QA/QC plans and acceptance testing 

• Conduct regular site visits and manage technical compliance during construction 

• Supervise construction partners' technical teams and ensure commissioning processes meet internal standards 

• Ensure all technical documentation aligns with internal requirements 

Post-Commissioning 

• Manage contractor/vendor technical liabilities 

• Assess plant performance against PPA and vendor obligations 

• Oversee O&M technical obligations of partners and contractors 

• Conduct project debriefs and provides feedback to the internal technical team 

Reporting 

• Fulfill internal reporting and management requirements 

• Provide regular project updates and briefings 

As a lean organisation, team members are expected to contribute beyond their core responsibilities, including involvement in project development, sales, reporting, and administrative tasks. 

• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team player 

• Excellent written English; additional African languages an advantage 

• Proficiency in MS Office and relevant design software 

• Passion for decarbonisation in Africa 

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently 

• Strong understanding of the technical aspects of Thermal markets