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 surveys.
• 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 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 from orientation.
• Teamwork: Teamwork.
• Passion - Setting an example: Positive attitude, Energy.
• Courage to change: Flexibility / lateral thinking.

Languages:

• Fluent knowledge of English and the local language.

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