) Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed as a head of a unit at Headquarters or as a Sub-County Works Officer or a County Structural Engineer. The duties and responsibilities at the Headquarters and County level will include work in the specialized fields of engineering in one of the following:
i. Building and Allied Structures
Duties will involve: design, detailing and site supervision of structures in various materials and forms of construction; liaison with Architects, and other Departments on project development; checking and monitoring projects designed by consulting engineers; and direct and control of engineers and Structural Assistants working in the specific project.
ii. Civil Duties will involve: design, detailing, site supervision and maintenance of the sewerage drainage, roads and paved areas pertaining to public buildings and checking and monitoring projects designed by consultants.
iii. Construction Duties will involve: supervision of structural, civil and marine works prepared by the Department and consulting
engineers; enforcement of specifications, compliance with engineers’ drawings, conditions of contract, quality control, approval and measurement of completed works, progress reports and guidance of County/Sub-County Structural Engineers on all technical aspects of the work.
iv. Research
Duties will involve: supervision and control of applied research projects pertaining to structural materials,
foundations, structural elements, and constructional techniques, and building technology.
b) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
i. A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
ii. Registered with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB);
iii. Served in the grade of Superintending Engineer or comparable and relevant position for at least three (3) years;
iv. Current valid annual Practicing license from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
v. Corporate membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
vi. Attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
vii. Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of structural programmes including supervision of professional and technical staff; and
viii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Terms of Service: Three (3) Year Contract.