Senior Engineer - Roads & Bridges

Job description / Role

• Carry out engineering design related to the area of academic qualification.
• Conduct Surveys and site investigations to gather field data and design information.
• Perform project management and coordination roles.
• Perform construction site supervision, contract administration and management of project issues.
• Coordinate the activities of the design and construction teams including multi-disciplinary project inputs to ensure quality of work and timely delivery of projects.
• Prepare and manage project budgets and schedules.
• Prepare and manage project reports and documents, Monthly, Quarter basis.
• Prepare and administer project tender and contract documents.
• Liaise with external project team members including the Client and attend meetings.
• Carry out Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC), implement and ensure Quality Management System (QMS) (internal QMS systems) is adhered to on projects.
• Prepare bid documents for projects.
• Marketing and business development of the service line and the company in general as directed by the SLM. (Candidate identification) Desirable
• May be assigned the role of a Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Resident Engineer (RE), and/or Lead Engineer on projects.
• Any other duties assigned.

Atkins is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. We build long-term trusted partnerships to create the world where lives are enriched through the implementation of our ideas.

Requirements

• BSC Civil Engineering and/or Master of Science (MSC) in the relevant engineering discipline

Professional
• Registration with relevant engineering bodies, and with ERB as a Registered Engineer. (Essential)
• Membership in Professional Societies – Institution of Engineers of Kenya.

Required Experience
• Must have minimum 6 years or relevant experience in the area specialization, Road Engineer).

Relevant Skills
• Use of computers and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, and Ms Project Civil 3D tools and 3D modelling. Road Design Software. (Mandatory). Civil 3D to manage drawings and preparation for printing.
• Preparation and interpretation of Terrain Models
• Preparation and interpretation of analysis of surface and use of break-lines
• Horizon & vertical alignment geometry and calculation of super elevations
• Creating and use of design criteria.
• Creation of customized subassemblies and assemblies using subassembly
• Modelling of intersections; junctions and roundabout
• Possess expertise in relevant engineering software and applications.
• Engineering design, drawing preparation and checking skills.
• People skills including interpersonal, mentoring, negotiation, delegation and control, communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of contract management.

About the Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).