Olusesan Otolorin
@olusesanotolorin
Industry Director and civil engineer delivering profitable, customer-focused inspection, project and business solutions.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Civil & Environmental Engineer who translates technical insight into profitable outcomes across Building & Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities. As an Industry Director, I drive P&L performance, represent Bureau Veritas to industry clients and authorities, and help secure major long-term contracts through a customer-first approach.
Previously, as a General Manager at Padua Petroleum Group, I acted in the absence of the MD and coordinated JVs/subsidiaries. I set operational policies and strategies, provided strategic and commercial direction, and focused on shaping execution that delivers sustained profitability and growth.
Earlier in my career, I led Technical Inspection Services & Projects, coordinating structural integrity assessment and improving processes through disciplined reporting and stakeholder communication. I also built experience through technical inspection and project management coordination roles, supported by certifications across Six Sigma, Scrum fundamentals, QMS/internal auditing, project management, contract management, Incoterms, and construction safety.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Drove profit and loss performance across Building & Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, and Power & Utilities, representing Bureau Veritas to industry clients, authorities, and stakeholders. Led business development, proposal preparation, and contract negotiation, and supported implementation of a new long-term service contract business model.
General Manager
Padua Petroleum Group
Oct 2018 - Feb 2024 (5 years 4 months)
Provided strategic and commercial leadership in the absence of the MD while coordinating group joint ventures and subsidiaries. Set operational policies and strategies, supported profitable performance, and provided technical insight and judgment for ongoing operations and projects.
Head, Technical Inspection Services
Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited
May 2015 - Sep 2018 (3 years 4 months)
Supervised technical inspection services and projects, coordinating structural integrity assessment and supporting departmental reporting to the executive director. Drove process improvement initiatives, handled project correspondence and issue escalation, and contributed to business development activities.
Coordinated technical inspection services and supply chain management work by liaising with client inspection/expediting coordinators and running regular progress meetings. Issued assignment instructions to partners and coordinated all activities within authorized scope of work.
Project Officer (TIS & Project Mgmt)
Moody International
Oct 2010 - Apr 2011 (6 months)
Sourced and coordinated local technical specialists for inspection assignments globally. Managed inspection document intake by requesting, reviewing, and forwarding technical inspection documents to sister companies worldwide.
Junior Structural / Project Engineer
Cass Consulting Limited
Apr 2009 - Jul 2009 (3 months)
Interpreted architectural drawings to prepare general arrangement layouts for structural elements. Drafted general arrangement drawings for structural elements using AutoCAD.
Site Engineer, Construction & Procurement
Numbers Limited
Feb 2007 - Dec 2007 (10 months)
Interpreted architectural drawings prior to construction commencement and supported construction start-up preparations. Estimated material quantities needed for construction works to support procurement planning.
Trainee Structural Engineer
Citimerit Design Associates
Feb 2006 - Dec 2006 (10 months)
Supported structural engineering work by interpreting structural drawings and studying architectural drawings. Assisted with engineering review and related documentation tasks.
Industrial Trainee - Construction
Matob Gold Ventures Limited
Sep 2003 - Mar 2004 (6 months)
Performed quality assurance checks to ensure correct components and material quantities were used during construction activities. Supported inspection processes focused on specification compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science, Civil & Environmental Engineering
Earned a B.Sc. in Civil & Environmental Engineering from the University of Lagos.
Yaba College of Technology
National Diploma, Industrial Maintenance Engineering
Completed an N.D in Industrial Maintenance Engineering at Yaba College of Technology.
Birrel Avenue High School
General Certificate of Education, Secondary Education
Attended Birrel Avenue High School and obtained a General Certificate of Education (GCE).
All Saints Anglican Primary School
Primary School Leaving Certificate, Primary Education
Attended All Saints Anglican Primary School and obtained the Primary School Leaving Certificate.
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