Kenya Urban Roads Authority SENIOR ENGINEERS

SENIOR ENGINEERS KURA/M/12/002 JG 7          (11 POSTS)

The successful candidates will report to the Respective Managers/Regional Manager.

Job Summary

The job holder will be responsible for the entire roads project life cycle to include design, construction, maintenance and project completion. Performance of any other duties assigned by Manager Roads.

Key Responsibilities

·         Assist in undertaking works in the fields of Quality Assurance, Axle Load Control, planning, design, construction, maintenance of roads and drainage structures.

·         Prepare engineering analysis of urban road projects which includes: preliminary design, calculation, and life cycle cost and equipment selection.

·         Conduct surveys to gather field data.

·         Prepare and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts and other visual aids.

·         Prepare technical construction specifications.

·         Perform civil engineering duties surrounding the following; roads and related buildings, sub-divisions, drainage, traffic, tunnel, bridge, and environmental management systems.

·         Prepare feasibility, design, and construction and maintenance documents.

·         Manage project issues, budgets, and schedules/programmes

·         Review and critique proposed changes to urban road engineering standards, policies, or details.

·         Review development plans for compliance with adopted road engineering standards and good engineering practices.

·         Meet with the general public and/or developers, landowners, and interest groups concerning zoning, subdivision of projects, building projects, and engineering regulations, standards, or policies.

·         Coordinate the activities of the design, construction and maintenance teams.

·         Perform any other official duties that you may assign by your supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

·            Degree in civil engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

·            Registered engineer with engineers registration board.

·            Be a member of institution of engineers of Kenya (IEK).

·            Three (3) years post registration experience, two (2) of which should be in road design, construction and/or maintenance.

·            Demonstrable knowledge in planning, design, construction and maintenance of roads.

·            Demonstrable knowledge public procurement systems and processes as used by the government of Kenya multilateral and bilateral development partners.

·            Good communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.

·            Ability to manage staff and provide good leadership.

·            Working ICT knowledge for road management system.

Experience in the ministry of local government, local authorities and/or ministry of roads will be an added advantage. 

The successful candidates may be required to work either at the Headquarter Offices or any of the Regional Offices as the case may be.

Only candidates who meet the set criteria should submit applications together with their updated CVs including details of their day time contacts, current and expected remuneration, notice period required to take up appointment where successful, names and contacts of three referees, while at the same time attaching copies of all certificates and testimonials to be hand delivered or mailed so as to reach the Director General at the address below not later than 18^th October, 2012.

All envelopes/applications should have the respective job reference number clearly marked. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Director General

Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)

IKM BUILDING, Bishops Road

P.O. Box 41727-00100, GPO, NAIROBI

Important notice:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.

KURA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving work force diversity in terms of gender and culture. Persons with Disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.