Senior Engineer (Roads)

Company Details
Industry: Government Administration
Description: Machakos County, nicknamed ‘Macha,’ was the first capital city of Kenya and is now an administrative county in Kenya. Machakos is made up of eight (8) constituencies including Machakos Town, Mavoko, Masinga, Yatta, Kangundo, Kathiani, Matungulu, and Mwala. Machakos Town is the administrative capital… Machakos County, nicknamed ‘Macha,’ was the first capital city of Kenya and is now an administrative county in Kenya. Machakos is made up of eight (8) constituencies including Machakos Town, Mavoko, Masinga, Yatta, Kangundo, Kathiani, Matungulu, and Mwala. Machakos Town is the administrative capital of the County. , Machakos County borders Nairobi and Kiambu counties to the West, Embu to the North, Kitui to the East, Makueni to the South, Kajiado to the South West, and Murang’a and Kirinyaga to the North West. Machakos County stretches from latitudes 0º 45’ South to 1º 31’ South and longitudes 36° 45’ East to 37° 45’ East. The county has an altitude of 1000 – 1600 meters above sea level. Our City operates under a Council-Manager form of government and has done so since 1932. The two major components to this system of government are the City Council; and a City Manager. The City Council is the legislative body, establishing City policies, while the City Manager is the administrator, designated to carry out the directives of the Council. Our City’s City Council consists of a Mayor elected at large and six Council Members elected by district. The Mayor and Council Members serve 4 year terms. View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Machakos County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Engineering
Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Taking part in supervising road works:
  • Taking part in preparing detailed design and working drawings for construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of all roads and highway structures:
  • Taking part in quality assurance technical, performance and road safety audits and preparing draft reports:
  • Taking part in implementation of road safety engineering programs and risk management activities:
  • Taking part in feasibility studies to determine viability for development of roads, infrastructure projects and environmental, social impact assessment;
  •  Taking part in pavement evaluation and structural integrity surveys on existing roads;
  •  Drafting tender documents and carrying out cost estimates for road works:
  • Compiling and analyzing data on ongoing and completed road projects and preparing data progress reports; and
  • Compiling and collating data pertaining to road works and inventory.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

  • Served for a minimum period of six (6) years, three (3) years in the grade of Engineer I (Roads) or in an equivalent and relevant position:
  • Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in any of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering. or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution:
  • Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Registration by Engineers Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer:
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
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