John Nguru

Highly accomplished, EBK-registered Cluster Engineering Director, MBA graduate, and premium hospitality asset executive with over 25 years of progressive leadership directing multi-billion-shilling luxury-grade infrastructure portfolios, vertical towers, and high-volume utility grids. Proven mastery governing multi-site property assets, heavy power networks, and high-security automation systems, currently active as a Senior Infrastructure Consultant. Former long-serving public sector Chief Engineer who successfully directed the technical delivery of the 27-story Bunge Tower featuring advanced green technologies, a Ksh 2.5 Billion Integrated Security Management System (ISMS), and a Ksh 4.257 Billion luxury resort, conference, and accommodation complex in Karen.

An elite corporate leader who excels at managing multi-property utility grids, executing robust predictive maintenance frameworks, and optimizing bottom-line energy metrics across heritage and modern luxury brands.

Principal Engineering Consultant (Infrastructure & Facilities) - Independent Practice - Nairobi

(2026-03)

Provide high-level technical advisory, asset lifecycle optimization strategies, and independent project management services for premium commercial real estate, high-density residential properties, and luxury hospitality infrastructure clients.

• CAPEX & Systems Auditing: Conduct technical audits on commercial HVAC chiller plant loops, central power systems, and heavy mechanical equipment to identify energy-saving opportunities and asset preservation paths.
• Automation Advisory: Design and review technical frameworks for Building Management Systems (BMS) and low-voltage integration plans for upscale property developers.

Chief Engineer - Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) - Nairobi

(2015-01 - 2026-03)

Executive engineering leadership, asset preservation, and multi-site structural facility operations across a premium, high-density complex portfolio resembling a multi-property luxury hotel cluster, including a fully-fledged hospitality ecosystem and the 27-story Bunge Tower.

• Multi-Site Utility & Power Governance: Commanded the 24/7 reliability, protection, and synchronization of high-capacity site utility networks, including an 11000/433V power station, a 2MVA transformer network, a 2x160KVA dual redundant UPS infrastructure, and a 3MW emergency standby generator plant to ensure zero-downtime operations.
• Hospitality Mega-Project Delivery: Championed the engineering design review, site inspection, and technical delivery of a state-of-the-art Ksh 4.257 Billion Training, Conference, and Accommodation Center in Karen, encompassing premium guest rooms, swimming pools, commercial kitchens, health clubs, and advanced auditorium complexes.
• Advanced Safety & Security Automation: Finalizing the deployment and commissioning of a Ksh 2.5 Billion Integrated Security Management System (ISMS), optimizing facility safety, surveillance, access control, and electronic threat mitigation across high-density spaces.
• High-Rise & Green Building Operations: Directed the end-to-end technical operations, structural maintenance, and utility efficiency models for the ultra-modern 27-story high-rise tower, leveraging advanced green building technologies to lower environmental footprints.
• Hospitality & Wellness Infrastructure Oversight: Supervised the comprehensive, 24/7 preventative upkeep of premium guest-facing facilities, including ultra-modern commercial kitchens, high-capacity restaurants, a fully-equipped health club, professional gymnasiums, and luxury spa environments.
• Financial & CAPEX Governance: Directed the overall execution of a premium institutional infrastructure and utilities project portfolio exceeding KES 16+ Billion, ensuring adherence to tight budget parameters and cost controls.
• Team Building & Mentorship: Led, supervised, and mentored an elite team of 60+ technical staff—including duty engineers, plumbers, painters, and carpenters—while enforcing rigorous workplace health and safety protocols.

Engineering Manager - Kenya Tea Development Agency Ltd (KTDA)

(2014-01 - 2015-12)

• Project Delivery: Directed multi-site facility setups, central building services, civil infrastructure works, and commercial equipment maintenance pipelines across regional hubs.

Electrical Manager - Tata Chemicals Magadi Ltd

(2007-01 - 2014-12)

• Plant Governance: Directed engineering maintenance, power distribution systems, and capital assets across heavy industrial complexes, a private township infrastructure, and a 22MW captive power station.

Team Leader – Electrical Engineer - Tata Chemicals Magadi Ltd

(2005-01 - 2007-12)

• Capital Infrastructure Execution: Supervised high-capacity infrastructure installations for a major expansion project, integrating distributed automation networks (Honeywell DCS), Siemens S7 PLCs, and large-scale Variable Speed Drives (VSD).

Electrical Engineer - Mabati Rolling Mills Ltd (MRM)

(2000-01 - 2005-12)

• Preventive Maintenance Planning: Created and executed comprehensive preventative maintenance matrices across three heavy manufacturing hubs, drastically eliminating system downtime.

Customer Support Engineer - Computer Applications Kenya Ltd

(1999-01 - 2000-12)

• Systems Diagnostic: Managed diagnostic protocols, preventative checks, and physical infrastructure restorations on commercial hardware installations and critical Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS).

MBA - Project Management and Planning - Kenya Methodist University (KEMU) (2023-01 - 2025-12)

B.Sc.

• Electrical and Electronics Engineering - University of Nairobi (UON) (1994-01 - 1999-12)

Certificate - Strategic Leadership Management - Kenya School of Government (KSG) (2024-01 - 2024-12)

Certificate - Project Management Methods - U21 Global University (2010-01 - 2011-12)