Manager Civil Engineering at Kenya Railways

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in project conceptualization and preparation of identified infrastructure and landed asset projects.
• Responsible for implementation of approved railway infrastructure and landed asset projects.
• Manages outsourced contractors/ consultants.
• Certifies payment certificates for outsourced contractors.
• Participates in stakeholder engagement to create awareness and support of the corporation’s infrastructure projects.
• Leads in preparation and implementation of the divisional annual budget, procurement and disposal plan.
• Provides mentorship and professional growth strategies for divisional officers and ensuring compliance with CPD requirements.
• Facilitates development of engineering development and maintenance policies and standards.
• Responsible for planning and development of major rehabilitation and renovation works.
• Responsible for planning, execution and maintenance of permanent way infrastructure, bridges, civil works and signaling and telecommunication
• Responsible for tools, plant & equipment’s (Heavy earth moving equipment, ballast tamping machines etc.) for maintenance and capital works.
• Responsible for production facilities (depots, sleeper press).
• Oversees the determination of maximum allowable section speed and imposition and lifting of Temporary Speed Restrictions across the network and imposition of strategic line blocks.
• Facilitates approval for movement of out of gauge load in accordance to the standard dimensions.
• Participates in preparation and updating of asset register for the railway and marine infrastructure.
• Reviews and provides guidance on way leave application on railway right of Way to ensure railway safety is safeguarded.
• Undertakes regular track inspection throughout the network to ensure maintenance schedules and practices are adhered to.
• Ensure track availability for train operations as per best industry practice
• Oversees investigation of railway accident/incidents in respect to
• Permanent Way Infrastructure for expeditious restoration of the line.
• Champions safe working conditions for the department staff.
• Engages with other Government agencies on interaction of railway infrastructure with other modes of transport e.g. Road Authorities, pipeline, water service providers.
• Responsible for implementation of Quality Management System for the division by ensuring that business process meets the requirements of ISO9001:2015 standard Chairs the divisional meetings.
• Responsible for divisional performance contracting targets and work plan in achieving departmental objectives.
• Communicates management decisions affecting the Division.
• Identifies and keeps register and manages divisional risks.

Requirements for the job

• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Project/Communication Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Electrical/Telecommunication or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• A Minimum of ten (10) year’s relevant work experience, at least five
• (5) Years’ experience in Senior Management position.
• Registered by Engineers Board of Kenya as a professional Engineer
• Membership of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) as a Corporate Member;
• Valid Annual Practicing License from the Engineers Board of Kenya.
• Undertaken a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in Project Management
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010

Skills and Competencies

• Leadership skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Report writing skills.
• Information Technology proficiency.
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Analytical skills
• Proficiency in computer applications.