Field Engineer- Road Works
About this role
- Supervise construction site activities and ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
- Ensuring that all site records are prepared on time and submitted as required;
- Collection of data on road inventory for use in preparing roadwork programmes and cost estimates in liaison with the Resident Engineer.
- Obtain, compile and analyse all data necessary for appraisal of road works to reconcile the available resources with the planned and contracted scope of works;
- Conduct engineering surveys for roads and other structures including
- Provide inputs into the design process.
- Make any necessary changes to the design drawings as per the site conditions following approval from Resident Engineer.
- Develop geometric design from the survey results using AutoCAD, Civil CAD and/or other appropriate programmes;
- Review the hydrological and drainage designs and modify as per the project requirements on site.
- Supervise contractors on site, ensuring that the works meet the highest standards expected Tatu City.
- Monitor construction and rehabilitation works, including environmental mitigation and safety plans in accordance with contractual agreements;
- Review the contractor’s work programmes, resource, schedule and project implementation plan and ensure that the contractors/site supervisors comply with their work plans and complete the work within the specified time frame;
- Ensure all works, undertaken by the contractor and/or his agent, are of good quality, as per specifications and with approved quality materials;
- Assess and evaluate the contractor’s performance and resources;
- Provide clear written and verbal instructions to the contractor or contractor’s representative(s) on site, and effectively and quickly resolve any project-related problems or issues causing delay;
- Be able to prepare the drafts for contractual correspondence, interpret the contract conditions and specifications, monitor the progress of work, be able to prepare work plans, minutes of meetings, etc
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering/building and Construction or related field of study plus 7 years relevant site work experience in supervision of Civil Works.
- Computer literacy and familiarity with standards Microsoft office application including MS Project and Engineering computer applications for example AUTOCAD.
- Good understanding of Contract Management for Civil Engineering Works.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Proven track record in running projects
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Where is the Field Engineer- Road Works position at Tatu City located?
This Field Engineer- Road Works role at Tatu City is based in Tatu City, Kiambu County, Kenya. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Field Engineer- Road Works role at Tatu City full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Field Engineer- Road Works role at Tatu City.
How do I apply for the Field Engineer- Road Works position at Tatu City?
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When was the Field Engineer- Road Works job at Tatu City posted?
This Field Engineer- Road Works position at Tatu City was posted on May 9, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Field Engineer- Road Works
Tatu City
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