Structural Design Engineer (Buildings)

Engineering

K sh 180,000 – 280,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Kilimani (Argwings Kodhek / Ring Rd link) Overview: Structures don’t design themselves and neither do elegant, buildable mid-rise buildings. As a Structural Engineer, you’ll be the bridge between concept and reality, crafting frames, slabs, and foundations that are safe, economical, and ready for the site to execute without a hitch. Your calculations and bar bending schedules become the quiet backbone of every floor poured. Expect a mix of desk and dialogue: reviewing designs with architects and MEP teams, answering RFIs, and running value-engineering sessions that keep budgets lean without cutting corners. Every drawing checked, every load path verified, is a small victory against construction headaches yet to come. Precision matters, but so does responsiveness. You’ll scrutinize shop drawings, maintain design risk registers, and ensure compliance with Eurocode, BS, or local bylaws, turning abstract numbers into structures that don’t just stand they endure. In this role, your craft builds trust. Every milestone brings you closer to Senior Structural Engineer, then Associate, and eventually Design Lead, shaping not just buildings but the standards for others to follow. Key Responsibilities: - Analyze & design RC frames, foundations, retaining structures. - Prepare calcs, drawings, and BBS; coordinate with draughting. - Check shop drawings; answer RFIs; conduct site inspections. - Perform design reviews/VE with QS & architects. - Ensure compliance (Eurocode/BS, local bylaws). - Maintain design risk registers and change logs. Education & Experience: - BSc Civil/Structural; 3–6 yrs consulting/design office. Skills & Tools: - ETABS/SAFE/Prokon, AutoCAD/Revit, Excel, codes & detailing. KPIs: - First-time approval rate, clash/RFI rate, cost per m² vs benchmark. Compensation (Kenya): KES 180,000–280,000 + annual bonus. Client estimates vary with portfolio & chartership progress. Benefits: - Medical, CPD, professional fees, flexible work days. Growth Path: - Senior Structural Engineer → Associate → Design Lead. Ideal promotion cycle.