Design Engineer at Safal Group

Key Responsibilities

Design, Drawings & BOQ Production

• Prepare preliminary and final design drawings in line with company standards and specific customer requirements.
• Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software to create accurate and detailed project designs.

Customer & Technical Support

• Support the marketing and site teams by liaising effectively with architects, subcontractors, civil engineers, consultants, and clients to address technical queries.
• Supervise, manage, and visit project sites to provide expert advice on civil engineering-related matters.

Additional Responsibilities

• Conduct technical and feasibility studies as well as site investigations to ensure project viability.
• Assess potential project risks and implement effective risk management strategies.
• Oversee tendering procedures and compile comprehensive project proposals.
• Apply creative and logical thinking to resolve design and development challenges.
• Manage design changes and ensure all stakeholders are promptly informed of any project modifications.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Technology in Civil or Structural Engineering or an equivalent qualification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A postgraduate qualification in Business Management is an added advantage.
• Membership with a relevant professional body (e.g., the Institution of Engineers of Kenya) at full accreditation or at the minimum graduate level is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience.
• At least 1 year of specific experience in structural engineering within the manufacturing industry.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Strong technical and applied knowledge of the built environment.
• Ability to liaise effectively with clients, architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, project managers, and regulatory authorities.
• Proven ability to conduct feasibility studies, resolve design challenges, and manage complex calculations.
• Proficiency in using design software and presenting technical information clearly to stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Results-oriented, self-driven, and capable of working under minimal supervision.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.