Head of Engineering and Stores at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the strategic decision making of the Company by providing appropriate Engineering related inputs.
• Manage and coordinate all Engineering/ Maintenance activities across the Company
• Oversee vehicle/tractor maintenance programs
• Oversee water supply and irrigation activities
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Manage project risks and issues, ensuring appropriate mitigation plans are in place
• Manage and coordinate the work of consulting Engineers and contractors
• Assist the Company divisions in drawing up the requirements for capital budgets
• Manage purchase of machines, equipment and materials
• Prepare and manage engineering budgets.
• Oversee company central stores activities ensure consistency and compliance with company policies and procedure
• Oversees the procurement function to ensure consistency, efficiency, cost effectiveness and compliance with Company policies and procedures
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture among your staff.
• Prepare divisional monthly reports
• Manage relationships with external partners, suppliers, and contractors.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities in all Engineering related areas
• Oversee the survey and mapping function of the Company.
• To be the custodian of employees Health and Safety at the Engineering division

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , preferably Civil or Mechanical
• A member of relevant professional Engineering body
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Civil/Mechanical/Irrigation Engineering
• Proven experience in managing Stores and procurement function as well as financial management, including budgeting
• Proven experience in Engineering Drawings
• Excellent Analytical and Organizational skills
• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong Leadership and Project Management skills