This role is for a Structural Field Engineer who will serve as the primary on-site technical expert for all structural works on large-scale construction projects, ensuring strict compliance with approved designs, specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations, with a mandatory focus on high-rise buildings (20+ storeys).
Key Responsibilities
On-Site Technical Supervision & Quality Assurance:
- Serve as the primary on-site technical expert for all structural works, including deep foundations, reinforced concrete, post-tensioning systems, and structural steel erection.
- Conduct rigorous daily inspections of all structural activities, including rebar placement, formwork installation, concrete pouring, and post-tensioning stressing, to ensure strict compliance with approved drawings and technical specifications.
- Implement and enforce the project's Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program for all structural components, meticulously documenting all inspections, tests, and any non-conformance issues.
- Review and provide technical approval for contractor submittals, including shop drawings, material certificates, concrete mix designs, and method statements.
- Proactively identify potential structural issues on-site and work with the contractor and design teams to implement timely and effective solutions.
Coordination & Problem-Solving:
- Interpret complex structural drawings and specifications to provide clear guidance to the contractor's site team.
- Liaise directly with the design consultants to resolve technical queries (RFIs) and discrepancies discovered during construction.
- Coordinate with other discipline field engineers (e.g., MEP, Architectural) to ensure that all structural embedments, block-outs, and penetrations are correctly located and installed.
- Assist in maintaining accurate site records, including daily progress reports, inspection logs, and as-built information related to structural works.
Safety & Compliance:
- Champion a culture of safety for all structural works, with a particular focus on formwork stability, working at height, and crane operations.
- Ensure all construction activities are in full compliance with Kenyan building codes, local authority regulations, and international best practices (e.g., ACI, AISC).
- Monitor contractor operations to ensure adherence to approved health and safety plans and procedures.
Requirements
Skills and Experience:
- Education: A bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an internationally recognized university is essential.
- Experience: A minimum of 8-12 years of direct, post-graduate experience as a site-based structural engineer on large-scale construction projects. A proven track record on high-rise buildings (20+ storeys) is mandatory.
- Industry Background: Extensive hands-on experience working for major international main contractors or construction supervision consultants is critical. Experience on giga projects or with leading EPC firms like Bechtel is a significant advantage.
- International Exposure: Demonstrable, hands-on international project experience in challenging construction environments is essential.
- Technical Proficiency: Expert knowledge of structural engineering principles and modern construction methodologies for high-rise buildings. Must be highly skilled in reading and interpreting complex structural drawings and specifications. Proficiency in using relevant software like AutoCAD and basic structural analysis tools is required.
- Codes and Standards: Working knowledge of international design codes such as ACI 318, AISC, and ASCE 7 is required.
