Structural Engineer

Adept Systems is a Kenyan company established in 1994, providing a full range of management consultancy services in the areas of human resources

Structural Engineer

Job Purpose

• The Structural Engineer will lead the technical formulation and delivery of building and infrastructure projects, taking responsibility for structural integrity from feasibility and design through procurement, construction and handover. The role will combine engineering leadership with quantity surveying and commercial management to deliver safe, buildable and cost-efficient projects.

• Reporting to the Operations, Engineering & Projects Manager within the Engineering Department, the role will serve as a member of senior management, contributing to business strategy, team development and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Structural Engineering and Technical Leadership

• Lead structural design and analysis for building and infrastructure projects.

• Review and approve structural calculations, drawings and specifications against relevant codes, ensuring designs are safe, buildable and cost-efficient.

• Serve as part of the final technical authority on structural matters and sign off designs within professional registration and company approval limits.

• Lead value engineering reviews and link design decisions to project budgets to deliver value for money.

Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management

• Prepare and review cost plans, estimates, Bills of Quantities and elemental cost analyses.

• Prepare tender documents, evaluate bids and recommend contractors.

• Manage construction cost control, including valuations, interim payment certificates, variations and cash flow forecasts.

• Administer contracts and manage claims, disputes and final accounts.

Project Delivery

• Manage projects through inception, feasibility, design, approvals, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.

• Set and monitor project programmes, budgets, quality standards and risk registers.

• Coordinate project consultants at every stage and manage consultants and contractors against agreed deliverables, documenting and escalating non-performance.

• Ensure projects comply with building regulations, planning approvals, health and safety requirements and other applicable statutory requirements.

• Complete feasibility and risk evaluations before project approval and conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned.

Senior Management and Leadership

• Contribute to company strategy, business development and decisions on whether to pursue bids.

• Manage key client relationships and represent the company in stakeholder engagements.

• Develop and improve technical and commercial processes, quality systems and reporting.

• Manage the performance and development of direct reports and take responsibility for the quality of consultants’ and contractors’ work reviewed under the role.

Governance and Accountability