DCC Civil and Structural Engineer

ABOUT THE COMPANYTatu City is part of Rendeavour, Africa’s largest urban land developer with over 30,000 acres of visionary projects in the growth trajectories of large cities in Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo. Rendeavour’s vision goes beyond alleviating what is a self-evident problem – that of stifling urban congestion and a dearth of quality housing and commercial property in Africa. Rather, we aim to help create the infrastructure – the living and working spaces, communities, schools and hospitals – that will help sustain and accelerate Africa’s economic growth, meet the aspirations of Africa’s burgeoning middle classes, and serve as a catalyst for further urban development.

Job Summary

RequirementsSkills and Experience:Must have a BSc in Civil and Structural Engineering.Must be an EBK (Engineers Board of Kenya) registered engineer.Must have 8 plus years of professional experience.Must have experience in carrying out diverse projects including Industrial projects, low, medium and high-density projects, mixed use commercial projects, among others.Basic understanding of the different types of construction contracts.Track record of successfully carrying out projects from inception all the way to completion.Ability to drive quality assurance and quality control for construction projects.

Responsibilities

Prepare client briefs, designs and reports of civil and structural drawings for DCC and any other assigned projects.Undertake day-to-day peer review of civil, structural, and MEP development plans on behalf of the DCC.Undertake quality control by ascertaining the integrity of building materials, and developing and interpreting design calculations regarding pressures, loads and stresses.Brief clients, developers, contractors, and other development interested parties on the TCL development standards, development control measures, and the development plans approval procedures.Undertake effective consultation with customers and contractors before and during all construction works regarding their property.Undertake regular site visits to perform technical inspections and ensure adherence to the approved development plans. Monitor changes to scope during the development cycle and re-evaluate plans and resources accordingly.Assist in providing technical guidance and supervising site construction activities. This includes making recommendations on required building materials, equipment and tools to ensure timely implementation.Liaise with the relevant government agencies/regulators to ensure timely approval of development plans and issuance of licenses.Develop strategies, plans, and monitoring policies and procedures within appropriate internal controls to maintain a high-level development standard and ensure an update of development strategies in line with industry regulations.

Required Skills

Site engineering, Construction management, Collaboration, Teamwork, Ability to coordinate

Required Education

Bachelor's degree