Chief Superintending Engineer (Structural) at Nakuru County Government

VACANCY No. 01/PROM/2023/06

Requirements for appointment

• Served in the grade of Senior Superintending Engineer (Structural) or comparable and relevant position in the public service for at least three (3) years;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; 
• Been Registered with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB); 
• A Current valid annual Practicing license from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Corporate membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK); 
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution; 
• Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of structural programmes including supervision of professional and technical staff; and 
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design, detailing and site supervision of structures in various materials and forms of construction;
• Liaison with Architects and other Departments on project development;
• Checking and monitoring projects designed by consulting engineers;
• Direction and control of Structural Engineers and Structural Assistants working in the specific project;
• Design, detailing, site supervision and maintenance of the sewerage, drainage, roads and paved areas pertaining to public buildings; 
• Checking and monitoring County projects designed by consultants;
• Supervision of structural, and civil works prepared by the Department and consulting engineers; 
• Enforcement of specifications, compliance with engineers' drawings, conditions of contract, quality control, approval and measurement of completed works;
• Preparation of progress reports and guidance of Structural Assistants on all technical aspects of the work;
• Supervision and control of applied research projects pertaining to structural materials, foundations, structural elements, constructional techniques and building technology; and
• The officer will be responsible to the Principal Superintending Engineer for work programmes in all the functional areas and training and development of staff under him/her