Co-operative Bank Civil & Structural Engineer Job in Kenya

Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment? 

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “the kingdom Bank” is the place for those looking to new horizons.

We are looking for dynamic, creative and self-oriented professionals to fill the following positions: 

Civil & Structural Engineer
The successful person will be reporting to the Manager - Facilities & Contracts Unit.

Job Summary: The role holder will provide support to the Bank in construction/project management, maintenance and security of the Bank’s capital assets with emphasis on structural and construction issues

Main Duties:

• Utilise budgetary approvals for construction, refurbishment or leasing of bank premises.
• Develop briefs for constructions/alterations and refurbishment works on bank's premises to enhance Bank's image which may be done through regular site visits etc.
• Provide building/support services to branches/Head Office Departments and supervise within given time scales
• Ensuring compliance with Service Level Agreements
• Ensure that up-to-date records are maintained for premises and equipment.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed as stipulated by Law.
• Preparation of bills of quantities and tender specification
• Advise on post project queries
• Site scoping and re-measurements where applicable
• Process payments for contractors and consultants
• Preparation of Schedule of Dilapidations
• Control Capital Expenditure for projects ensuring that they are within agreed budget, time and quality.
• Maintain renovation costs within the budget
• Ensure effective implementation of ongoing and new initiatives.
• Recommend proposals for change to immediate Superior & Head Property & Supplies Management.
• Achieve proposed changes to premises, furniture, fittings etc in order to meet present and future requirements within agreed timescales.

Job Specification: 

The incumbent will be required to possess the following qualifications, attributes and skills:

• Diploma in Civil &  Structural Engineering, Land Economics, Architecture or Construction Management
• At least 5 years experience in general Construction/Property Management.
• Travelling to distant branches when required (must have a Valid driving licence).
• In-depth knowledge of building construction
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations as stipulated in the Law.
• Good understanding of the contract law, land law and arbitration related to building construction.
• Good understanding of project analysis and viability.
• Specialist general knowledge of the various professions in the construction team
• Ability and willingness to work for extended hours

Please quote this reference on your application and on the envelope: CSE/3/HRD/2014

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward an application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae accompanied by copies of certificates and indicating the current remuneration to the address shown below by 17th September 2014.

We are an equal opportunity employer.    

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.   

The Director
Human Resources Division
Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd.
P.O. Box 48231-00100
Nairobi