Description du poste
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
Position: Technical Director – Civil Engineering
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Industry: Civil Engineering & Construction –Government Infrastructure & Highrise Buildings.
About Our Client:
Our client is a leading civil engineering contractor specialising in the delivery of government infrastructure and high-rise building projects. The organisation is known for technically sound project execution, strong financial discipline, and efficient delivery of complex construction projects.
As part of continued growth, our client is seeking an exceptional Technical Director with a proven track record of leading the successful delivery of large-scale civil engineering and building projects valued at KES 5 billion and above. The successful candidate will bring executive-level leadership experience in managing technically complex, commercially demanding projects involving government clients, multidisciplinary teams, and multiple stakeholders.
Position Overview:
The Technical Director will provide overall technical and operational leadership across the company's construction portfolio, overseeing multiple projects, guiding Project Managers, and ensuring projects are delivered within required timelines, budgets, and engineering standards.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will sit on the company's Executive Committee (EXCO) as part of senior management responsible for strategic decisions.
The role is accountable for ensuring that projects are delivered safely, profitably, on schedule, and to the highest engineering standards, while maintaining strong client relationships and contractual compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Project Leadership
Provide executive oversight of major infrastructure and building projects
Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with engineering specifications, safety standards, and contractual obligations
Ensure proper administration of projects under JBC construction contracts and other standard forms of contract
Direct project execution from pre-construction through commissioning and handover
Supervise and guide Project Managers and multidisciplinary technical teams
Provide oversight on procurement cycles and ensure compliance with Kenyan Public Procurement regulations and systems...