Senior Mechanical Engineer at National Housing Corporation (NHC)

Job Specification:

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail: -

• Initiating formulation, implementation, monitoring and review of procedures and standards for undertaking engineering design and implementation of work;
• Participating in feasibility study and planning for housing and infrastructure projects;
• Preparing engineering designs, specifications and drawings;
• Seeking and obtaining County and statutory approvals for engineering designs and drawings;
• Preparing tender and contract documentation for engineering aspects;
• Liaising with Architects in preparation of layout plans
• Participating in evaluation of contractual claims;
• Liaising with necessary agencies/authorities for inspections and approvals engineering aspects;
• Undertaking monitoring and evaluation of infrastructure projects;
• Supervising construction of housing and infrastructure projects to ensure quality and specification with respect to engineering aspects;
• Undertaking stakeholder engagement for infrastructure projects and matters;
• Mapping out and initiating collaboration with project enablers such as utility and service providers;
• Carrying out Appraisal and Certification of completed engineering works and issue necessary certificates;
• Preparing documents required to seek and obtain certificate of occupation;
• Keeping custody of all project designs, drawings and standard operation manuals;
• Participating in research on housing and infrastructure designs, engineering technology and materials;
• Ensuring proper custody of all project designs, drawings and standard operation manuals;

Person Specification:

For appointment to this grade, a person must have: -

• Cumulative service period of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Engineer I or in a comparable position;
• Bachelors Degree in Civil/Structural/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Graduate Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (I.E.K) or any other recognized professional body in good standing;
• Registered by the Engineers Board of Kenya (E.B.K) as Graduate Engineer;
• Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (I.E.K) or any other recognized professional body in good standing and where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Skills and Competencies:

• Leadership and managerial skills
• Negotiation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Communication and reporting skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ethical skills
• Team Management