Mechanical Engineer - Kenyan National

Atkins Kenya business is looking to hire a 3-4 Year experienced Mechanical Engineer for different assignments based in Nairobi, due to visa constraints we are only looking for Kenyan Nationals.

SNC Lavalin's Atkins business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies in the world and is part of the SNC Lavalin Group.

As one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defence sector, Atkins are ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud, 50 year history throughout the Middle East region.

We provide a full range of design, engineering and project management services for buildings, transportation and other infrastructure programmes.

Atkins in the Middle East now employs around 2,000 staff serving Gulf clients across all market sectors from offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Manama, Muscat, Riyadh, and Sharjah.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out engineering design related to the area of academic qualification under general direction of senior engineers.
• Assist in conducting surveys and site investigations to gather field data and design information.
• Assist in project management and coordination roles.
• Perform construction site supervision and assist in contract management.
• Assist in coordinating the activities of the design and construction teams to ensure quality of work and timely delivery of projects.
• Assist in managing project issues, budgets and schedules.
• Prepare and manage project documentation.
• Assist in preparation of tender and contract documents.
• Liaise with external project team members including the Client and attend meetings, as may be directed by senior engineers.
• Carry out Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC), implement and ensure Quality Management System (QMS) is adhered to on projects.
• Provide assistance in bidding, as may be directed by senior engineers.
• May be assigned the role of Project Coordinator, Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE), Inspector of Works, and/or Lead Engineer on projects.
• Any other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors and/or Master of Science (MSC) in the relevant engineering discipline

Professional

• Registration with relevant engineering bodies, and with ERB as a Graduate Engineer.
• Membership in Professional Societies

Required Experience

• Must have minimum 4 years or relevant experience in the area of specialization

Relevant Skills

• Use of computers and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Ms Project
• Possess knowledge on use of relevant engineering software and applications.
• Engineering design, drawing preparation and checking skills, including knowledge of ACAD.
• People skills including interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

Rewards & Benefits

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary
• Transportation allowance
• Medical and life insurance cover
• 22 calendar days annual leave
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin
• Employee Well-Being Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants