Graduate Engineering Management Trainee

Job Description

WIN Program 2026 — Graduate Engineering Management Trainee

International Facilities Services (IFS) | Lagos, Nigeria (on-site) | Full-time | 3-Year Leadership Journey

Application deadline: 31 July 2026 · 12 places available

Build the future of smart facilities in Africa

Are you a recent engineering graduate who wants more than a job?

IFS is opening applications for the Graduate Engineering Management Trainee track under the WIN Program (Winners in Africa) — a rigorous, salaried, three-year graduate journey that takes ambitious young engineers from classroom theory to hands-on mastery of the technology reshaping facilities and operations management across the continent.

What makes this track different

This isn't a back-office graduate scheme. You'll get direct, hands-on exposure to:

• Facility management operations — actual on-site delivery of world-class facility management to elite clients

• Robotics in facility operations — automated inspection, maintenance, and monitoring systems deployed live on-site

• AI-driven facility management — predictive maintenance, smart energy systems, IoT-enabled building intelligence

• Real engineering ownership — from Month 2 you're embedded in live projects, not shadowing from the sidelines

Your journey

• Month 1 — Foundation bootcamp: professional readiness, communication, and the digital and data tools you'll use on live sites

• Months 2–12 — On-the-job placement: embedded with a delivery team on client sites

• Year 2 — Role progression: real ownership and expanding technical responsibility

• Year 3 — Capstone project: a business-impact initiative you own end to end, backed by mentorship and structured progression into the IFS engineering management pipeline

Who we're looking for

• 1st Class or 2:1 in Engineering (any discipline — Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Mechatronics, Civil, Computer, Industrial, Maintenance or related), graduated within the last 2 years

• NYSC discharge certificate (or valid exemption) — required at application

• Curious, hands-on, and unafraid of the technical detail — we're looking for builders, not just theorists

• Strong problem-solving instincts and a genuine interest in automation, robotics, or smart systems

• No prior formal work experience required — this program is designed to build you from the ground up

• Based in, or willing to relocate to, Lagos

We strongly encourage applications from women and from candidates of underserved or low-income backgrounds. WIN exists to open doors, not just fill them.

Our values

R.E.I.G.N. — Raise, Empower, Inspire, Grow, Nurture.

We're not just hiring engineers. We're building the next generation of operators who will lead Africa's built environment into a smarter, more sustainable future.

What this program asks of you

This is demanding, hands-on work from Month 1. You'll be on live client sites, taking real ownership, and receiving direct feedback — often. If that excites you rather than worries you, you'll do well here.

If you've ever looked at a building and thought about how it could run smarter, this is your way in.

Requirements

• 1st Class or 2:1 in Engineering (any discipline — Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Mechatronics, Civil, Computer, Industrial, Maintenance or related), graduated within the last 2 years

• NYSC discharge certificate (or valid exemption) — required at application

Benefits

What you get

• ₦250,000 monthly as a Graduate Trainee, progressing to Coordinator/Associate level

• Structured mentorship from senior leadership

• A defined career path: Trainee → Associate → Manager → and beyond within IFS

Please note: this program carries a 2-year service commitment with IFS. We're upfront about it because we invest heavily in you, and we'd rather you know now than at offer stage.

Requirements
Person Specifications Has 5+ years supporting senior executives or leading strategic operations Thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments Can prepare world-class presentations, reports, and briefings Is emotionally intelligent, confident, and highly organized. Is tech-savvy (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, project tools like Asana/Trello) Any discipline in the Built Environment (Architecture, Engineering, Facility Management etc), Consulting or Finance background, MBA, or multi-sector experience Advanced knowledge of analytics tools and software for informed decision making.