Project Engineer

We invite applications for the position of Project Engineer at our Kericho operation at Finlays Tea Extracts Kenya- Saosa Factory (also referred to as FTEK).

Job Overview

The Project Engineer will report to the Project Manager. S/he will assist the Project Management Office in supervising and inspecting project implementation activities by ensuring projects are executed in alignment with the applicable engineering standards, timelines, and budget. S/he will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution and provide technical input during project planning, execution, and evaluation phases.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any engineering-related field.
  

• 3-5 years of relevant experience as a Project Engineer in a manufacturing or industrial setting
  

• Training in Project Management will be an added advantage.
  

Competencies and skills

• Excellent knowledge of design and visualisation software such as AutoCAD
  

• Advanced MS Office skills
  

• Strong technical skills with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
  

• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork abilities.
  

• Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices, and performance standards
  

• Ability to work with multiple discipline projects
  

• Project management and supervision skills
  

• Decision-making ability and leadership skills
  

• Time management and organization skills
  

• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

• Responsible for all engineering and technical disciplines involved in the project.

• Schedule, plan, forecast, resource, and manage all technical activities, aiming to assure project safety, accuracy, and quality from conception to completion.

• Take on a hands-on approach to engineering tasks and be active at the worksite as the Project Manager’s eyes on the worksite. This might take staying on-site for more than 70% of assigned duties, to lead the planning, monitoring, and control of the execution stages of the project.

• Identify, engage, and manage stakeholders whilst ensuring effective communication plans are in place and managed on an ongoing basis.

• Review all the plans and status reports before the management meeting every 2 weeks.

• Assist in preparing cost estimates for materials, equipment, and labor

• Lead the contract management scope of the implementation, and facilitate the contract validation with the Client & Contractor, supporting the Project Planner for Planning & Scheduling

• Ensure project governance by preventing scope creep or gold plating activity in project execution.

• Prepare and coordinate the development of the Shop Drawing and the As-built Drawing

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports for the project manager and the stakeholders.

• Assist the discipline engineers in inspecting the overall quality of work performed and ensuring Compliance with Applicable Codes, QA/QC policies, Standards, and Specifications.

• Support Design Engineers and consultants with any technical issues and review and report summaries from bids for new projects.

• Commit and comply with the Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence principles & policies by demonstrating and embedding the HREDD culture in the organization.

Application Procedure

If you meet the requirements of this position, please apply, including a detailed CV, your postal, e-mail, and telephone contacts, and the names and addresses of three referees. Your application, clearly indicating the position you are applying for, should reach us not later than 9th August 2025.