Civil Engineer - Construction & Site Supervision

About the role

A civil engineer is needed in Nairobi to supervise and coordinate day-to-day civil and infrastructure works at Magnate City. The role covers site supervision, technical coordination, quality assurance, progress monitoring, cost and quantity checks, contractor management and statutory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise civil works such as earthworks, roads, drainage, water reticulation, sewer systems, foundations, reinforced concrete, masonry, utility ducts and landscaping, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, Bills of Quantities and standards.
• Conduct site inspections, verify setting-out and levels, and monitor contractor performance against work programmes and milestones.
• Review drawings and specifications, coordinate with architects, structural engineers, quantity surveyors, MEP consultants and contractors, and prepare method statements, RFIs and inspection requests.
• Ensure materials meet specifications, witness field and laboratory tests, maintain inspection and quality-control records, and close out snagging and defects.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly progress reports, track contractor resources, and escalate delays and risks to management.
• Monitor project costs with the Quantity Surveyor, verify quantities for contractor valuation, review variation requests and support procurement.
• Coordinate civil contractors and subcontractors, liaise with consultants, authorities and utility providers, and ensure health, safety, environment and Kenyan regulatory compliance.
• Maintain site records and support as-built drawings, test certificates and handover documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised university.
• Registered as a Graduate Engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or otherwise registered under Kenyan requirements.
• Minimum 5 years of post-graduate experience in civil engineering and construction/site supervision.
• Demonstrable experience in residential, commercial, mixed-use or infrastructure projects.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, civil works, structural drawings and quality-control procedures.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other engineering software; ability to read architectural, structural, civil and services drawings.
• Working knowledge of Bills of Quantities, construction programmes, contractor valuations and variation management.
• Good understanding of Kenyan construction, safety and regulatory requirements.