Civil Site Engineer – Roads & Drainage (Urban)

Engineering

K sh 150,000 – 240,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Umoja Innercore (Manyanja / Ndururu network) Overview: Construction rarely follows the neat lines on a drawing, and that’s where you come in. As a Civil Site Engineer, you’ll translate plans into reality on urban roads and stormwater works, turning surveys, levels, and crews into visible progress. Every culvert set, every lane paved, and every approval ticked off is a small victory against chaos. Your days are a blend of hands-on supervision and meticulous documentation ITPs, RFIs, NCRs, and site diaries are your alphabet. You’ll coordinate materials testing, track compaction and concrete quality, and ensure every subcontractor and labourer is where they need to be, doing what they’re supposed to. Safety and traffic management aren’t afterthoughts, they’re your baseline. You’ll enforce HSE plans, liaise with utilities, and keep residents and marshals in the loop, making sure progress doesn’t come at the cost of people or community goodwill. In essence, this role is about turning civil engineering theory into tangible, on-the-ground results. With every milestone met, you’re building both infrastructure and credibility, setting yourself up for the next rung: Senior Site Engineer, Section Engineer, and eventually Project Engineer. Key Responsibilities: - Set out works (roads, drains, culverts); manage levels & QA checks. - Coordinate materials testing (CBR, compaction, concrete). - Issue RFIs; manage NCRs and close-out with evidence. - Plan daily resources; supervise subcontractors and labour. - Keep as-built records; update progress vs program. - Enforce HSE and traffic management plans. Education & Experience: - BSc Civil/Construction Engineering; 3–5 yrs urban roadworks. Skills & Tools: - Total station/levels, AutoCAD/Civil 3D basics, MS Project/Primavera, QA docs. KPIs: - Progress vs program, rework %, test pass rates, HSE incidents. Compensation (Kenya): KES 150,000–240,000 + site allowance. Client estimates vary with scope & certifications. Benefits: - Medical, PPE, per diems, phone/data. Growth Path: - Senior Site Engineer → Section Engineer → Project Engineer. Ideal promotion cycle.