Engineering · Full-time
Direct employerStructural Field Engineer

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Role overview
Tatu City is hiring a Structural Field Engineer to work on the Jabali Towers site in Kiambu County. This role suits someone with strong technical skills and experience in supervising structural works on high-rise building projects. The position is full-time and based on site at Tatu City.
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What you will do
- Oversee all structural construction activities daily, ensuring they meet design specifications and quality standards.
- Inspect key structural elements such as deep foundations, reinforced concrete, post-tensioning, and steel erection regularly.
- Apply and monitor the project's Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes, documenting inspections and addressing any issues.
- Review and approve contractor submissions like shop drawings, material certificates, and method statements.
- Collaborate with design consultants and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical queries and coordinate structural installations.
- Maintain accurate site documentation including progress reports, inspection logs, and as-built records.
- Promote and enforce safety standards on site, ensuring compliance with local building codes and international best practices.
Requirements
- Hold a bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a recognised international university.
- Have between 8 and 12 years of practical experience working on-site as a structural engineer for large construction projects, especially high-rise buildings of 20 storeys or more.
- Possess extensive hands-on experience with major international contractors or construction supervision consultants; experience with large-scale projects or leading EPC firms like Bechtel is an advantage.
- Have proven experience working on international projects in demanding construction environments.
- Demonstrate expert knowledge of structural engineering concepts and modern methods for high-rise construction.
- Be proficient in reading and interpreting complex structural drawings and specifications.
- Be skilled in relevant software such as AutoCAD and basic structural analysis tools.
- Have working knowledge of international design codes including ACI 318, AISC, and ASCE 7.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact. The employer has not published a closing date.