Civil Engineer-Kenya at Ampersand E-mobility Limited

About the role

Ampersand is looking for a competent and reliable Civil Engineer to join the Construction department to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, timely and safe construction projects.

Ampersand has recently partnered with a major petrol retailer that will be providing locations for Ampersand's charging infrastructure in and around Nairobi. The project will expand the Ampersand charging network over 15+ sites within a short timeframe.

The Civil Engineer will lead all technical execution of the projects by :

• Ensuring the compliance of the construction with design and all other regulations
• Coordinating all the site works with the contractors and partners
• Setting and implementing quality control procedures during construction
• Enforcing Health and safety construction guidelines, among others.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management to remove blockers, maintain accountability from all partners and deliver the project's goals, on time, on budget and safely.
• Project scheduling and planning.
• Regular reporting to keep stakeholders informed, up to date and able to escalate where necessary.
• Interpret and ensure the compliance of the drawings and site construction(setting out, surveys).
• Provide technical guidance to contractors during the execution to enforce quality workmanship.
• Prepare the required bills of quantities and ensure the time delivery of required materials and equipment on site.
• Produce construction shop drawings required for both designers and contractors.
• Review the design drawings from the designers and advice in case there might be an issue.
• Assist in permitting process.
• Apply and enforce quality control and quality assurance procedures on site.
• Inspect the supplied materials and confirm the compliance on quality before use
• Enforce HSE standards on a construction site.
• Prepare site reports and other paperwork required.
• Oversee all the civil maintenance at all ampersand operating facilities.

Minimum requirements

We are seeking qualified and motivated personnel with a deep knowledge and experience in the construction field. You are encouraged to apply if you meet the following:

• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in the construction industry
• 2-3 years of experience as a site engineer
• Degree in civil engineering/structural engineering/Water & Environmental Engineering
• Registered in Institution of Kenya Engineers
• Deep knowledge on complex construction drawings interpretation
• Basic knowledge of cad softwares such as Autocad, Revit, Archcad,..
• Strong understanding of general maintenance processes and methods
• Working knowledge of tools, common appliances, and devices, including Microsoft Office.
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Managerial and Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work over the weekends or on holidays whenever requested