Vacancies at Safal Group

Key responsibilities:

• Design & Drafting: Develop detailed floor plans, elevations, and 3D models using ArchiCAD and AutoCAD, specifically optimized for steel-frame residential structures.
• Customer Requirement Analysis: Lead technical discussions with customers to interpret their residential needs and translate them into viable prefabricated design solutions.
• Bill of Quantities (BOQ): Generate comprehensive BOQs for project proposals, ensuring all architectural elements are accounted for to support accurate cost estimation.
• Procurement Support (Material Lists): Generate precise Material Take-offs (MTOs) and Material Lists from finalized drawings to facilitate the timely procurement of steel members, cladding, and finishing materials.
• Prefabrication Integration: Modify and refine architectural layouts to align with factory fabrication capabilities and "Smooth Flow" site assembly logic.
• Proposal Collaboration: Work closely with the sales team to provide technical sketches and volume data for high-stakes residential bids.

Requirements

Qualifications required:

• Minimum academic qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Architectural Technology
• Qualifications as an added advantage: Certification in project management
• Professional registration:  Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors or the Architectural Association of Kenya

Experience required:

• General work experience (years):  1–3 years of experience in an architectural or technical office environment, with a strong focus on interpreting client briefs for residential projects.
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of residential building codes and the technical nuances of prefabricated/modular steel construction
• Industry: Manufacturing

Key competencies and skills:

• Quantitative Accuracy: A high degree of precision in calculating material volumes to minimize waste and ensure procurement accuracy.
• Technical Interpretation: The ability to visualize 3D steel structures from 2D concepts and explain technical constraints to non-technical customers.
• Time Management: Capable of handling multiple proposal requests and drawing revisions simultaneously to meet tight project deadlines.
• Knowledge of Kenyan building codes and approvals processes

Computer literacy:

• Expertise in ArchiCAD and AutoCAD.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for BOQ generation and data management.

Personality profile:

• Positive
• Collaborative
• Fast-paced and prompt
• Drive for results
• Energetic and Enthusiastic
• High level of integrity

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Main purpose of the position:

• Collaborate with sales team for scope details of new enquiries and final details of confimed jobs
• Design Steel Framed Structures for a diverse range of applications using latest and available Technology in Structural Design & analysis.
• Specify in the design process the appropriate materials based on structural specifications and codes of practice.
• Liaise with detailers in the preparation of drawings for internal & external use

Key Performance Areas:

• Meet departmental KPIs  like Material efficiency (Kg/m2 ), design efficiency (hrs/design, designs/day) & design errors (% of order) as required.
• Meet required design timelines as agreed with the line managers to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Collaborate with sales team for scope details of new enquiries and final details of confirmed jobs
• Design Steel Framed Structures for a diverse range of applications using latest and available Technology in Structural Design & analysis.
• Generate accurate bill of materials for pricing purposes.
• Specify in the design process the appropriate materials based on structural specifications and codes of practice.
• Generate complete design calculations/analysis reports for all confirmed jobs.
• Liaise with detailers in the preparation of drawings for internal & external use.
• Check details on drawings to ensure compliance with all design specifications.
• Do random quality checks/inspection for jobs under fabrication whenever required
• Take part in the coaching and training of the new recruits in the department to ensure continuous improvement.
• Any other related/relevant duties as shall be assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications and experience required:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a reputable institution.
• Computer Literacy (MS Office)
• Experience in the functional use of design spreadsheets and  Computer Aided Design Software e.g AutoCad, Prokon, Materseries & StaadPro.
• 2 – 3 years of working experience in Structural Designs and related projects.

Key competencies and skills:

• Strong oral & written communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Good business understanding
• Customer Centric
• Good work ethics
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in a team
• Good organization and problem-solving skills