Estates Officer at Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC)

RE: FIN & ADM /01/11/2021: ESTATES OFFICER – SS BA 3 (1 POSITION)

 The Role:

The job holder will be responsible for ensuring that construction and maintenance work is carried out to the required standards, specifications, schedule and within the budget.

Specific Terms:

Three (3) years renewable contract subject to good performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing construction drawings
• Preparing bills of Quantities
• Conducting site inspections of the ongoing works and checking that building plans are being followed correctly.
• Checking drawings and written instructions and using them as a reference when inspecting the work
• Developing process and works quality checklists and ensuring the inspection is done thoroughly and objectively
• Preparing progress reports
• Identifying defects and suggesting remedial action
• Ascertaining the materials delivered on site meet the specifications and quality standards
• Ensuring that building regulations, health and safety, legal and environmental requirements are met
• Keeping detailed records of various aspects of the work

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of diploma in the field of Building and Construction
• Certificate in AUTOCAD or ARCHICAD
• Must have good spoken and written communication skills
• Must be computer

Minimum Experience

• At least 5 years working experience in the construction industry
• Knowledge of legislation relating to the construction industry
• Have a wide understanding of the building industry, including knowledge of materials, trades and methods of construction
• Working knowledge of good environmental management, health and safety and safe working practices
• Experience in construction management

Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide the following documents:-

• Certificate of good conduct
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue