Chief Superintending Architect - 6 Positions at State Department for Public Works

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Senior Superintending Architect, CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• a Bachelors degree in Architecture or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• been registered by the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors;
• a Corporate membership with the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK); and
• demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of building programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level can be deployed as a Head of a Unit at the Headquarters or as a County Works Officer or a Regional Architect. Duties and responsibilities at the Headquarters and at the Regional level include:-

• managing and coordinating work in the preparation of scheme designs and production drawings of Projects in the annual works programme;
• controlling of activities on site;
• supervision of projects during construction and maintenance;
• monitoring of expenditure;
• liaising with client Ministries/Departments on matters relating to design briefs and expenditure;
• managing and coordinating field surveys and user reaction investigations;
• analyzing data from field surveys and establishment of space standards and better architectural detailing;
• monitoring and evaluating sketch/scheme designs done by consultants for necessary recommendations for approval; and
• evaluating consultants fees and making recommendations for payment; and
• assessing training needs in the Units.

As County works officer, the officer will be in charge of all Architectural, Engineering and Quantity Surveying services in the County. Specific details and responsibilities will include;

• design and supervision of construction and maintenance of public buildings, civil and other public works;
• research activities; and
• administration and supervision of all staff working under him/her