Civil Engineer- Kenya

We are looking for qualified individuals to fill the position of a Civil Engineer reporting to the Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop terms of reference, bills of quantities and evaluate tenders and proposals.
• Design projects and oversea detailed design done by consultants.
• Supervise projects to successful completion / implementation.
• Co-ordinate and supervise consultant and service providers

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bsc. Civil Engineering from a recognized institution
• A minimum of six years experience in a building construction environment.
• Registered Engineer (Will be an added advantage)
• Proven experience in project management, design, documentation and supervision.
• Proven analytical skills and ability to deliver a technically sound business proposal.
• Computer literate and proficiency in engineering software eg Auto CAD, Microsoft Project.
• A driving license and a passport

If you meet the above requirements, forward your Cover Letter, CV and daytime contacts tohr@kenkob.co.ke with the job title on the subject line or drop off the application in ICEA Building  -Kenyatta Avenue on 11^th Floor. Only short listed candidates will be contacted

National Construction Authority Jobs July 2013

The National Construction Authority is a State Corporation established by an Act of Parliament – National Construction Authority Act No. 41 of 2011. Its mission is to Regulate & Coordinate the Construction Industry for Sustainable Social & Economic Development.

In order for it to carry out its mandate effectively, the Authority seeks to recruit qualified & highly motivated

professionals for the positions indicated below: 
1) General Manager – Registration, Compliance & Training (1 Position)
2) General Manager – Research, Business Development & Capacity Building. (1 Position)
3) General Manager – Human Resource & Administration. (1 Position)
4) Manager – Registration, Compliance & Training. – Civil Engineering, Water and Associated Works. (1 Position)
5) Manager – Registration, Compliance & Training – Building Works, Energy and Associated Works. (1 Position)
6) Manager – Human Resource & Development (1 Position)
7) Manager – ICT (1 Position)
8) Manager – Audit (1 Position)
9) Manager – Corporate Strategy (1 Position)
10) Chief Accountant (1 Position)
11) Manager – Supply Chain (1 Position)
12) Manager – Public Relations (1 Position)
13) Inspectors/Investigation Officers (4 Positions)
14) Senior Training Officers (2 Positions)
15) Senior Human Resource Officer (1 Position)
16) Senior Research Officers (2 Positions)
17) Senior Legal Officer (1 Position)
18) Senior Accountant (1 Position)
19) Records Management Officer (1 Position)
20) Public Relations Officer (1 Position)
21) Legal Officer (1 Position)
22) ICT Officer (1 Position)
23) Supply Chain Management Officer (1 Position)
24) Records Assistant (1 Position)
25) Accounts Assistants (4 Positions)
26) Audit Assistants (2 Positions)
27) Clerical Officer (5 Positions)
28) Management Trainees (16 Positions)

Interested candidates may access detailed job specifications, duties and responsibilities for the positions and the experience required for the vacancies from our website www.nca.go.ke. Successful candidates will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package. All managerial positions will be engaged on THREE years renewable contract.

If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the positions listed above, and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the qualifications given, please submit your application indicating the position you are applying for and reference number with a detailed CV attached, stating your current position, qualifications, experience, names, addresses(including email) and telephone number of three (3) referees, your email and day time telephone contacts together with copies of your certificates and testimonials to:

The Executive Director
National Construction Authority
1st Floor
Hill Plaza Building
P.O Box 21046-00100, Nairobi or email to careers@nca.go.ke 
To reach us by 4.00pm on 09th August, 2013

Applications may be dropped in the tender box at Hill Plaza Building, 1st Floor between 8am to 4pm.

Note; 1. NCA is an equal opportunity employer.
2. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
3. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Construction Safety Officer

Position:  Construction Safety Officer
Location: Naivasha
Industry: Construction

Our client, a leading construction and engineering company with major power plant projects in Kenya seeks to fill the following positions:

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing valuable assistance and direction to management, projects and personnel in the administration, implementation and maintenance of health and safety program.
Key Responsibilities
•    Implement and maintain safety and health programs for general contractors.
•    Be responsible for the safety and health of subcontractors on the site.
•    Carrying out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented and are working well.
•    Overseeing safety audits and keeping records of inspections’ findings and producing reports that suggest improvements.
•    Ensuring that staff are inducted according to the Safety Procedure.
•    Keeping up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of all environmental, health and safety legislation and any developments in the industry, and liaising with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance.
•    Maintaining a system for recording, reporting and investigating injuries, accidents and dangerous occurrences in the site.
•    Providing regular statistical summaries to Management and drawing attention to significant trends and occurrences.

Qualification/Experience
•    Degree in Engineering
•    Professional Certification in Occupational Health & Safety.
•    Must have three years of onsite construction safety management experience.
•    Flexibility to varying working hours.
•    A mature individual with high level of discretion and unquestionable integrity.
•    Must also be first aid trained.

Position: Construction Document Controller (2 Positions)
Location: Naivasha
Industry: Construction

The job holder will be responsible for maintenance and management of all important project documents and ensure that they are easily accessible and stored. He or she will also maintain and examine related files to release blueprints, drawings, and engineering documents to the technical team.

Key Responsibilities
•    Coordinate all activities related to the Document Control procedure, including technical documents, drawings, and commercial correspondence.
•    Input document data into the standard registers ensuring that the information is accurate and up to date.
•    Generate the various document control reports as required.
•    Typing of site documents, and follow up of all the site needs
•    Make sure that controlled copies of latest approved documents and drawings are given to the appropriate staff, subcontractors and suppliers as applicable
•    Maintain updated records of all approved documents and drawings and their distribution clearly
•    Maintain the documents and drawings in the Document Control office under safe custody without any damage or deterioration with easy traceability.
•    Maintain the files and control logs as required by the project.

Qualification/Experience
•    At least a degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering
•    At least 2 years related work experience in office work, documentation and control
•    Knowledge of Engineering disciplines like Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical
•    Knowledge in use of spreadsheets, database, word processing and selected job specific software.
•    Ability to keep clear and accurate records and reports.
•    Ability to use computer and rapidly input data and retrieve records and information.
•    Ability to organize work load and to manage a filing methods and management techniques

If you meet any of the mentioned job criteria kindly send your CV and application to recruit@humantalentrecruit.com before 22nd July, 2013. Indicate the position applied for, your current and expected salary on the subject line.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.