Civil / Structural Engineer at Co-operative Bank of Kenya

Job Description

CSE/SFM/2018

Reporting to the Head Projects and Facilities, the role-holder will provide support to the Bank in construction / project management: maintenance and security of the Bank’s capital assets in particular Bank premises with emphasis on structural and construction issues. He/she will work closely with key internal and external stakeholders to develop cost reduction strategies and implementation plans, and supervise projects in liaison with the Bank’s consultants to ensure faster completion.

The Role The successful jobholder will be expected to:

• Develop briefs for constructions/ alterations and refurbishment works on Bank’s premises, make budgetary recommendations and use these as a basis of cost management throughout the project design / definition cycle.
• Provide building / support services to other Branches/ Head Office Departments and supervise within given scales. Implement Service Level Agreements externally with contractors and consultants and internally with Branches and Departments and ensure SLA compliance.
• Ensure maintenance of up-to-date records for premises and equipment and ensure health & safety regulations are adhered to as stipulated by the law.
• Prepare valuations for in-house projects, evaluate and monitor payments to contractors at various stages of construction, and ensure payments are done for works executed or services delivered.
• Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project works, reviewing and advising on cost estimates submitted by external consultants.
• Liaise with internal team at Projects & Facilities to review costings for minor works undertaken internally and ensure to obtain quality advice from other team members internally with requisite sign-offs for internal projects.
• Review bills of quantities and other tender documents prepared by the consultants for projects that are being supervised by external consultants to ensure they are complete, up-to standard and cost effective for the Bank.
• Analyze and report on opened tenders and quotations, negotiating with potential suppliers/ contractors and advising on contractor selection for projects done in house (i.e. where external consultants are not involved).
• Ensure strict adherence to all regulations, statutes, standards, practices and all internal processes and procedures as per the relevant manuals and comply with all relevant external legislation and regulations with regard to Compliance requirements.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

• The successful jobholder will be required to possess the following qualifications: –
• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil & Structural Engineering from a recognized university. 3 years’ experience in a similar role in a fast-paced environment.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety regulations as stipulated in the Law, knowledge of the contract law, and arbitration related to building construction.
• Highly flexible with the ability to travel to distant branches when required and potential for extended working hours to ensure jobs get completed on schedule and to specification.
• Excellent business skills and knowledge of managing budgets, leading a team and liaising with suppliers.
• The capacity to understand a wide range of engineering functions and procedures.