KCA University
Resident Engineer
Nairobi
• Kenya
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Nairobi
• Kenya
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Description
Qualifications And Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Registration with the Engineers Board of Kenya.
- Membership in professional societies (MIEK, MIStructE, or MICE).
- 7–10 years’ experience in building construction supervision.
- Candidates who meet the following requirements will have an added advantage:
- Master’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Experience in University or institutional construction projects.
- Postgraduate qualification in Project Management.
- Certification in contract management (e.g., FIDIC).
- Master’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Strong contract administration and technical supervision skills.
- Financial and cost-control awareness.
- Risk management capability.
- High integrity and accountability.
- Excellent stakeholder management and reporting skills.
Responsibilities
- Study and be familiar with the Conditions of Contract (CoC), specifications, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), drawings, and related documents.
- Check dimensions and levels of permanent works for compliance.
- Examine and test materials and workmanship for compliance.
- Monitor the progress of works versus the programme
- Recommend to the Engineer/ Architect the acceptance/ rejection of the contractor’s proposed programme or revised programme of works;
- Review the contractor’s plant use, temporary works, and construction methods for compliance and safety.
- Assist QS with information for the measurement of works and contractors’ statements.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure as-built drawings are prepared.
- Submit progress reports to the Engineer/ Architect.
- Notify the Engineer/Architect of difficulties, claims, or potential claims.
- Coordinate the contractor’s work to minimise disruption.
- Report land access problems and assist with local authority liaison.
- Verify insurance compliance before work starts.
- Review and approve shop drawings in consultation with the Engineer.
- Control and Inspection of Works, including but not limited to:
- Checking the setting out of works and ensuring that the contractor makes all corrections found to be necessary.
- Inspecting excavations and formations before construction.
- Inspecting preparations for works (including formwork, rebar placement, etc.) to avoid mistakes.
- Inspecting materials on site (rebar, aggregates, sand, ready-mix concrete) before use.
- Inspecting concreting works (pouring, compaction, curing) for compliance.
- Monitoring compliance with site safety, sanitation, and security measures
- Checking the setting out of works and ensuring that the contractor makes all corrections found to be necessary.
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