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Retail Projects Engineer job at Vivo Energy Uganda (Shell) | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
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About the Organisation
Vivo Energy is a leading supplier and distributor of high-quality fuels and lubricants across Africa, with a mission to power and mobilize the continent’s progress through sustainable and innovative energy solutions. With a reputation built on over 85 years of experience and a commitment to delivering exceptional value to customers, Vivo Energy is recognized for its strong presence in 23 African countries.
The company fosters a dynamic work culture centered around inclusivity, collaboration, and the professional growth of its employees, offering competitive job opportunities and flexible work arrangements. Established in 2011, Vivo Energy has evolved from a Shell-branded distributor into a standalone entity focused on growing its African footprint, investing in innovative energy technologies, and adopting modern business models.
Its core values—integrity, safety, sustainability, and innovation—guide every aspect of the company’s operations, ensuring that it not only meets the energy needs of Africa but does so responsibly. Vivo Energy is committed to corporate social responsibility (CSR), investing in local communities through education, health initiatives, and environmental sustainability programs. For more information, visit www.vivoenergy.com.
Vivo Energy Uganda is the company behind the Shell brand in Africa and is jointly owned by Vitol, Helios Investment Partners and Shell. Vivo Energy plc, commonly referred to as Vivo Energy, is a downstream petroleum company with its headquarters in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It maintains subsidiaries and operations in 16 countries across Africa that encompass the supply, storage, distribution, and retail of a range of petroleum products.
Job Title
Retail Projects Engineer job at Vivo Energy Uganda (Shell)
Vivo Energy Uganda (Shell)
Job Description
Job Title: Retail Projects Engineer
Organisation: Vivo Energy Uganda (Shell)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
To deliver Retail Engineering projects on strict deadlines, within the Vivo Energy standards and approved budget. This includes end to end project management, contractor management and stakeholder management.
To ensure that the business agreed HSSE standards are maintained during project delivery.
Project delivery within agreed time-lines and within approved budget.
Direct and manage project development from beginning to end, resolve issues/conflicts within project team and manage project dependencies along the critical path.
Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
Develop full-scale project plans, timelines, milestones and associated communication documents using appropriate tools e.g. MS Project.
Set and effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion and continuously update on project progress.
Estimate the resources needed to achieve project goals, prepare and submit budget proposals for the development of investment proposals.
Prepare BOQs, tender documents, Contracts Board strategy and evaluation of returned bids.
Effectively track project milestones and deliverables, analyze results, troubleshoot problems and develop recovery plan/action plan.
Prepare and share progress reports, proposals, User Request Specifications and presentations.
Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks and devise contingency plans.
Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
Build, develop, and grow business relationships vital to the success of the project work.
Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements and pick learnings for continuous improvement.
Develop and maintain a strong HSSE culture within the Contractors used, and ensure that the company HSSE standards are implemented and upheld.
Complete the capitalization of completed projects within 21days after project handover.
Support CR growth strategy
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Degree in Civil Engineering or Building & Construction Engineering.
At least 5-years’ experience with hands on Project Management in a FMCG business
Self-driven and strong team player with good communications skills
Ability to use Auto-CAD system, read and interpret engineering drawings.
Experience in HSSE management systems.
Knowledge and experience with the petroleum retail business is an added advantage
Flexible and able to handle and deliver under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
Competencies
HSSE
Provide Leadership in HSSE Prepare HSSE Risk Management Knowledge Apply HSSE Risk Management Knowledge Carry out an HSSE audit Skill
Engineering
Project Planning and management Skill Construction Management Skill Interpretations of Engineering drawings Skill Retail site operations Knowledge Retail site design and layout Knowledge Local authority permit approvals process Knowledge Use of CAD system Skill Contractor management Skill Report writing and presentation skills Generation of cost estimates and Budget process Skill Contracts and procurement process Knowledge
Leadership
Builds Shared Vision/ Engages Stakeholders Knowledge Champions Customer Focus Knowledge Delivers Results Skill Demonstrates Courage Skill Demonstrates Professionalism Skill Displays Personal Effectiveness Skill Maximizes Business Opportunities Knowledge
How to Apply
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