Chief Superintending Engineer (Structural) at State Department for Public Works

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Senior Superintending Engineer (Structural), CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public service;
• a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• 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); and
• 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 and Responsibilities

An officer at this level may be deployed as a head of a unit at Headquarters or as a County Works Officer or a Regional Structural Engineer.  The duties and responsibilities at the Headquarters and Provincial level will include work in the specialized fields of engineering in one of the following: 

Building and Allied Structures

Duties and responsibilities include:

• design, detailing and site supervision of structures in various materials and forms of construction;  
• liaison with Architects, local authorities and other Ministries on project development; 
• checking and monitoring projects designed by consulting engineers; and 
• direction and control of engineers and Structural Assistants working in the specific project.

Marine

Duties and responsibilities include:

• assessment of the site, location, planning, design, detailing, preparation of bill of  quantities and contract documents; 
• supervision and administration of bridges and allied structures for national roads and similar structures pertaining to development undertaken by other Ministries; 
• design, detailing, preparation of bill of quantities and contract documents for jetties, seawalls, docking and berthing facilities and supervision of the structures; 
• checking and monitoring projects designed by consulting engineers; and
• direction and control of junior engineers and structural assistants working on specific projects.

Civil

Duties and responsibilities include:

• design, detailing, site supervision and maintenance of the sewerage drainage, roads and paved areas pertaining to public buildings; and
• checking and monitoring projects designed by consultants.

Construction

Duties and responsibilities include:

• supervision of structural, civil and marine 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, progress reports and guidance of Regional/ County structural engineers on all technical aspects of the work.

Research

Duties and responsibilities include:

• supervision and control of applied research projects pertaining to structural materials, foundations, structural elements, constructional techniques, marine and building technology. 
• undertaking work programmes in all the functional areas; and
• training and development of staff under him/her.

County Works Officer

Duties and responsibilities include:

• being in charge of all Architectural, Engineering and Quantity Surveying services in the District; 
• coordination of design, supervision of construction and maintenance of public buildings, civil and other public works;
• undertaking research activities; and
• administration and supervision of all staff working under him/her.