Field Engineer- Road Works

Tatu City

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Work arrangement
On-site
Location
Tatu City, Kiambu County, KE
Compensation
Not disclosed
Apply by
April 14, 2027

About this role

<ul>
<li>Supervise construction site activities and ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.</li>
<li>Ensuring that all site records are prepared on time and submitted as required;</li>
<li>Collection of data on road inventory for use in preparing roadwork programmes and cost estimates in liaison with the Resident Engineer.</li>
<li>Obtain, compile and analyse all data necessary for appraisal of road works to reconcile the available resources with the planned and contracted scope of works;</li>
<li>Conduct engineering surveys for roads and other structures including</li>
<li>Provide inputs into the design process.</li>
<li>Make any necessary changes to the design drawings as per the site conditions following approval from Resident Engineer.</li>
<li>Develop geometric design from the survey results using AutoCAD, Civil CAD and/or other appropriate programmes;</li>
<li>Review the hydrological and drainage designs and modify as per the project requirements on site.</li>
<li>Supervise contractors on site, ensuring that the works meet the highest standards expected Tatu City.</li>
<li>Monitor construction and rehabilitation works, including environmental mitigation and safety plans in accordance with contractual agreements;</li>
<li>Review the contractor’s work programmes, resource, schedule and project implementation plan and ensure that the contractors/site supervisors comply with their work plans and complete the work within the specified time frame;</li>
<li>Ensure all works, undertaken by the contractor and/or his agent, are of good quality, as per specifications and with approved quality materials;</li>
<li>Assess and evaluate the contractor’s performance and resources;</li>
<li>Provide clear written and verbal instructions to the contractor or contractor’s representative(s) on site, and effectively and quickly resolve any project-related problems or issues causing delay;</li>
<li>Be able to prepare the drafts for contractual correspondence, interpret the contract conditions and specifications, monitor the progress of work, be able to prepare work plans, minutes of meetings, etc</li>
</ul><h2>Requirements</h2><ul>
<li>A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering/building and Construction or related field of study plus 7 years relevant site work experience in supervision of Civil Works.</li>
<li>Computer literacy and familiarity with standards Microsoft office application including MS Project and Engineering computer applications for example AUTOCAD.</li>
<li>Good understanding of Contract Management for Civil Engineering Works.</li>
<li>Excellent planning and organizational skills.</li>
<li>Proven track record in running projects</li>
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