Civil Engineer at Kajiado County

Duties & Responsibilities

• Project management, Plan, coordinate and manage civil engineering projects, including construction, maintenance and renovation activities;
• Structural design and analysis; design and analyse structural elements, ensuring compliance with local buildings codes;
• Facility maintenance; implement preventive maintenance programs for civil infrastructure, including structures, drainage systems and utilities;
• Quality assurance: Conduct regular inspections to assess the structural integrity and safety of existing civil infrastructure. Recommend and implement corrective measures as necessary.
• Construction supervision: oversee construction projects, monitor progress and ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, timelines and to take initiatives towards the backlogs and all piling work for closure.
• Collaboration and coordination: work closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, maintenance and safety to ensure seamless integration of civil engineering projects with overall facility operations;
• Budgeting, negotiating and cost control: prepare cost estimates for civil engineering projects and monitor expenditures to ensure adherence to approved budgets.
• Documentation and reporting: Prepare technical reports, project documentation and progress reports. Maintain accurate records of project activities, including drawings, specifications and correspondence;
• Team management: provide guidance, support to Team technicians involved in Civil engineering projects, and take corrective measures as and when needed,

Requirements for Appointment;
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Served in the grade of Engineer (Civil) for five(5) years and above;
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized lnstitution;
• Been registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB) with a current valid annual practicing License from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya and a Corporate Member with Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
• Attended a Project Development and Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution.
• Certificate in Computer application skills and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results,