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Olusesan Otolorin

@olusesanotolorin

Industry Director and civil engineer delivering profitable, customer-focused inspection, project and business solutions.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can grow long-term industry contracts, lead profitable B&I/O&G delivery, and combine technical inspection insight with strong project management, customer orientation, and governance through QMS and safety discipline.

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

Industry Director

Bureau Veritas Group

Feb 2024 - Apr 2026 (2 years 2 months)

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.

Business Development Proposal Development Contract Negotiation Project Management Stakeholder Management Service Contracts Oil & Gas Industry Strategic Growth

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.

Strategic Leadership Commercial Management Operations & Strategy Technical Oversight Profitability Management Project Governance

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.

Structural Integrity Assessment Operations Supervision Process Improvement Project Coordination Business Development Stakeholder Correspondence Escalation Management

Project Coordinator (TIS & SCM)

Intertek

May 2011 - Apr 2015 (3 years 11 months)

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.

technical coordination Expediting Supply Chain Management Assignment Project Coordination Compliance With Authorized Scope

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.

Document Review Project Administration Compliance Coordination

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.

Structural Engineering Interpreting Architectural AutoCAD Drafting Structural Elements Design Support Engineering Documentation Technical Drafting

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.

Construction Support Interpreting Architectural Material Quantities Procurement Support Site Engineering Construction Planning Quantity Takeoff

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.

Structural Engineering Structural Drawings Interpreting Architectural Engineering Support Engineering Documentation Technical Review

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.

Quality Assurance