Civil Engineer Job Vacancy in Nairobi, Kenya

POSITION TITLE: Civil Engineer

REPORTING TO: PROJECT MANAGER

LOCATION: Nairobi

Our client in manufacturing, is seeking to recruit for the position of Civil Engineer.

JOB PURPOSE: To provide civil engineering expertise within the project development (from Conceptual Design to Commissioning/Start-up, including contractors design reviews) assuring that civil works design meets the required engineering standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Technical integrity of civil engineering design.
  • Accuracy of civil works cost and schedule estimates.
  • HSEQ standards, procedures and best practice application to civil engineering design and construction plan.
  • Coordinating geotechnical and geophysical survey.
  • Identifying and adopting the correct civil engineering/construction standards according to company procedures, local norms and legislation (especially about safety, pollution, HSEQ).
  • Preparing technical and contractual specifications for constructions, infrastructures and civil works.
  • Civil engineering reviewing and approving of contractor’s documentation.
  • Design reviewing (construction and installation design; yard field).
  • Reviewing civil works and constructions cost.
  • Reviewing and evaluating civil works and constructions bid.
  • Supporting construction manager planning and monitoring project execution (schedule, cost and compliance of work to project specifications).
  • Providing technical support to civil works contractors.
  • Supervise construction works.
  • Train / mentor junior engineers.

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Civil engineering or equivalent.

Experience:

  • 7 years of Civil engineering experience.
  • Preferred civil construction experience.

Technical Skills:

  • Plant Design.
  • Material Corrosion and Design.
  • HSE Principles and Systems.
  • Construction Works (civil & building works)

Behavioral Traits:

  • Demonstrate aptitude for teamwork
  • High level interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks at any given time with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Required personal capabilities

  • Knowledge and know-how: Analysis, Problem Solving, Results orientation.
  • Teamwork: Teamwork.
  • Passion – Setting an example: Positive attitude, Energy.
  • Courage to change: Flexibility / lateral thinking.

Languages:

  • Fluent knowledge of English and local language

How to Apply

To apply, submit your application on our ATS at ats.flexi-personnel.com by 8th DEC 2022 under the CIVIL ENGINEER job posting.

All applicants are advised to adhere to application guidelines for consideration.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB: Flexi Personnel does not charge candidates for job placement.