Projects Manager at British American Tobacco (BAT)

Projects Manager at British American Tobacco (BAT) – British American Tobacco (BAT) Kenya Job Details

About the Role

British American Tobacco (BAT) is recruiting a Projects Manager for its Nairobi facility on a full-time basis. This role oversees capital expenditure projects, facilities management, asset administration, and engineering supplier relationships at the Likoni Road location. The position requires a hands-on professional with project management expertise and the ability to deliver infrastructure projects on schedule and within budget.

As a global tobacco manufacturer operating in over 55 markets, British American Tobacco (BAT) maintains rigorous operational standards across its manufacturing sites. This Projects Manager position sits at the intersection of capital project delivery, facilities stewardship, and contractor management—critical functions that keep the Nairobi operation running efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects at the Likoni Road facility to ensure on-time, in-full delivery and achieve 100% annual CAPEX utilization in line with PRINCE2 principles.
• Oversee administration and provision of site facilities including catering, staff uniforms, vehicle parking, office cleaning, maintenance services, and equipment leasing through effective contract management.
• Monitor and manage all third-party contractors delivering facilities services on site, holding regular performance review meetings to track adherence to schedules, budgets, EHS standards, and payment terms.
• Administer the company’s strategic and non-strategic assets, including capitalization of new equipment and disposal of redundant assets in accordance with BAT asset management policy.
• Manage relationships with engineering suppliers and ensure contracts are in place, reviewed regularly, and compliant with BAT’s Contract Management policy.
• Support planning and execution of Engineering operational expenditure (Opex) projects and coordinate with internal departments—Manufacturing, Supply Chain, EHS, Leaf, and Commercial—to enable effective project delivery.
• Develop and control departmental budgets (both Opex and Capex), track expenditure against agreed limits, and report on financial performance and asset utilization.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, statutory, and BAT requirements including building codes, fire safety, environmental standards, licensing, rates, and rent payments in conjunction with legal and finance teams.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Chemical/Process Engineering.
• Proven experience in industrial maintenance and familiarity with maintenance management practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management with evidence of delivering capital or operational projects on schedule and within budget.
• Knowledge of Initiative Management (IM) Methodology, specifically the IM Pillar and Autonomous Maintenance Pillar frameworks.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other design or technical applications relevant to facility and project management.
• Established experience in contract management, including vendor negotiation, SLA development, and supplier performance tracking.
• Strong people management and leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and chair cross-functional projects and committees.
• Capacity to make sound decisions under pressure, communicate clearly across departments, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What to Expect

• A structured, safety-first working environment with mandatory compliance to EHS standards, zero-accident targets, and regular toolbox meetings with contractors and teams.
• Responsibility for managing significant budgets and delivering visible infrastructure outcomes—new equipment installations, facility upgrades, and operational improvements that directly support manufacturing capability.
• Collaboration with senior manufacturing leadership, cross-functional departments, and external contractors in a matrix environment where communication and follow-through are essential.
• This Projects Manager at British American Tobacco (BAT) position in Nairobi is open to qualified candidates. Click Apply below to submit your application.