GIBB Africa Ltd is a
Pan African company which specialises in the provision of feasibility studies,
design and management services in the fields of structural, electrical,
mechanical, water, waste water, irrigation and transport engineering and
environmental and social services in Africa with its headquarters based in
Nairobi Kenya.
Materials / Pavement Engineer
Key Responsibilities
- Planning,
co-coordinating and monitoring field work for materials and geotechnical
investigations for highways, railways and airports projects
- Preparing
laboratory testing programmes and ensuring testing is carried out in
accordance with the latest Specifications and Manuals
- Carrying out
pavement designs as required
- Evaluating and
reviewing pavement designs
- Preparing
Materials and Pavement Design Reports
- Carrying out
technical audits for ongoing design and construction projects
Qualifications
and Competencies
- B.Sc Degree
(Civil Engineering) and an M.Sc (Pavement and Materials) or equivalent
- Registered with
Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or any other body recognised by EBK.
- At least 10
years of progressive experience in highways railways and airports design
with at least 5 years in Materials and Pavement Engineering
Traffic Engineer
Key Responsibilities
- Planning and
co-ordinating traffic studies for highways projects
- Analysis and
reporting of traffic data for input into HDM IV
- Collecting and
evaluating historical traffic data
- Preparing
Reports on traffic studies
Qualifications
and Competencies
- B.Sc Degree
(Civil Engineering); M.Sc (Transport Planning or Traffic Engineering) or
equivalent.
- Registered with
Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or any other body recognised by EBK.
- At least 10
years of progressive experience in highway design with at least 5 years in
Traffic Engineering
- Proficiency in
HDM-IV economic model or equivalent traffic analysis and modelling
software
Highway Engineer
Key Responsibilities
- Design of
highways and railways using AutoCAD and other software as necessary
- Assist in
co-ordinating activities on construction sites being managed by the
Company Production of drawings using design software, AutoCAD and other
computer programs as necessary;
Qualifications
and Competencies
- B.Sc Degree
(Civil / Structural Engineering).
- Registration
with Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) or any other body recognised by EBK
will be an added advantage.
- At least 7 years
post-graduation working experience gained in a busy consultancy
environment. Experience in hydrological studies and highway design shall
be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of CAD
design software for highways and railways, specifically CIVIL 3D and
PRO-VI preferred.
Resident Engineer – Highways
Key Responsibilities
- In charge of the
day-to-day financial, technical and administrative functions of the
project supervision team.
- Responsible to
the Operations Manager - Contracts and the Project Director for the
management of the project.
Qualifications
and Key Competencies
- BSc Degree
(Civil Engineering); MSc an added advantage.
- Registered with
the Engineers’ Registration Board of Kenya (ERB / EBK) or a recognized
equivalent professional engineering body.
- At least 15
years of progressive post-qualification experience in highway engineering
(planning, design and construction supervision).
- At least 5 years
experience as a Resident Engineer on major highway projects.
- Experience on
evaluation of contractor’s claims.
- Sound knowledge
of Construction Contracts, especially and specifically FIDIC Conditions of
Contract;
- Ability to
prioritize, plan, program, coordinate, delegate and monitor work programs
of project teams comprising engineers and technicians;
Deputy Resident Engineer / Measurement Engineer (Highways)
Key Responsibilities
- Deputizing for
the Resident Engineer on all technical and administrative matters of the
project supervision.
- Responsible to
the Resident Engineer for all site measurement works.
- In charge of the
survey and inspectorate teams on site.
Qualifications
and Key Competencies
- BSc Degree
(Civil Engineering) or equivalent; MSc an added advantage.
- Registered with
the Engineers’ Registration Board of Kenya (ERB /EBK) or a recognized
equivalent professional engineering body.
- At least 10
years of progressive post-qualification experience in highway engineering
(planning, design and construction supervision).
- At least 8 years
experience as a Measurement Engineer or Resident Engineer on major highway
projects.
- Knowledge of
Construction Contracts, and specifically FIDIC Conditions of Contract.
Senior Structural Engineer – Buildings
Key Responsibilities
- Provision of
design and construction supervision inputs in respect of projects being
undertaken by the Company
- Production of
designs and drawings using design software, AutoCAD and other computer
programs as necessary
- Undertaking
in-house design reviews and in-house quality assurance processes in
respect to projects undertaken
Qualifications
and Key Competencies
- B.Sc Degree
(Structural Engineering)
- Registered with
the Engineers’ Registration Board of Kenya (ERB / EBK) or a recognized
equivalent professional engineering body.
- At least 10
years post-registration design and construction supervision experience
gained in a busy consultancy and / or contracting environment.
Senior Mechanical Engineer – Building Services
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation,
production and review of project or technical reports to Company standards
- Undertaking
in-house design reviews and in-house quality assurance processes in
respect to projects undertaken
- Liaising with
clients and other consultants, where necessary, in the course of project
delivery
Qualifications
and Key Competencies
- B.Sc Degree
(Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering).
- Registration
with a well-recognized engineering body will be an added advantage.
- At least 15
years post-registration design and construction supervision experience
gained in a busy consultancy and / or contracting environment.
- Demonstrated
ability to serve as a technically responsible specialist in the field of
mechanical engineering for industrial / commercial building and
infrastructure projects.
How
to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their applications by email, post or hand delivery, enclosing copies of academic certificates, copies of reference letters, detailed Curriculum Vitae, their address, telephone and email contact, on or before 05 July 2013.
Only shortlisted
applicants will be contacted.
The applications should be addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager
GIBB Africa Limited
5th Floor, Office of the Deputy President’s Building,
Harambee Avenue
P O Box 30020-00100 Nairobi
or Email: hr@gibbinternational.com
