British High Commission Masonry Team Leader Jobs in Kenya

British High Commission Masonry Team Leader Jobs in Kenya

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Job Category: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Job Subcategory: Estates

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

The AA Masonry Team Leader will be the responsible person for scheduling and delivery of Masonry, cement rendering and brick laying works across the British High Commission Estate.

They will conduct themselves and ensure all members of the Masonry team safely perform Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, fault finding, design, construction and inspection of buildings and masonry structures across the British High Commission estate.

They will ensure a high level of workmanship and standards. They will lead their team in upskilling and training ensuring the highest of standards is applied in their work.

Roles and responsibilities

50% Masonry:

Carry out planned maintenance activities, projects, refurbishments and react to building breakdowns or faults in a timely, professional & customer focused manner.

Execute repairs and works safely and in accordance with the quality standards of the FCDO, industry best practice, British standards and Kenyan building regulations (National Construction Authority(NCA))
technical reports, accurate time frames for completion of works, outlining all resources required, start date, end date, project milestones and dependencies.

Safely elect and inspect scaffoldings for works within the range of 3meters to enable work safely.
Lead and mentor colleagues in masonry methods including design, construction, inspection & Fault finding.

Liaise with technical & non-technical colleagues to provide updates on works progress in a suitable language that is understood by all parties.

Actively contribute to safe working practices and ensure all work is undertaken safely by self and others

Identify materials required and create work package(s) for refurbishment, improvement, renewal and re-building to ensure all constructions meets the construction compliance standards of the FCDO and the Kenyan National Construction Authority (NCA)

Produce comprehensive bills of materials and estimates of costs for high quality masonry materials and labour .

Demonstrate continuous improvement in all areas of work to achieve best value for money, safety compliance and standards of build.

Typically duties may include: Routine buildings maintenance ,design for small projects, road /path construction, inspection, undertaking full building constructions / modification, repairs and replacement in residential and office buildings and special locations (swimming pools etc.) Working at height and outside work may be required on occasion including on high risk plant (e.g. Sewerage Plant).

10% Scheduling

Agree programme of works, surveys and completion reports with the lead Foreman ensuring projects and maintenance is completed on time.

Setting programme of works for Masonry team and execute annual maintenance to ensure the upkeep of the British High Commission estate

Provide clear guidance and demonstrate best practice in work to the others in his team

First point of contact for complaint resolution and updating with the customer through the Corporate Services Helpdesk (CSHelpdesk) for masonry Requests

Coordinate with the TWG Admin Officer on job allocations to the masonry Team

5% Continuous Improvement

Conduct market research

on new products and techniques for masonry team

Work with suppliers on product quality and usage to ensure correct application is practiced in the teams work

Follow market leads, and remain up to date to changes to the British And Kenyan standards ensuring they are appropriately skilled as well as their team.

5% Health and Safety Compliance

Support the Health and Safety Officer in complete self-assessment checks on property compliance works

Support the Health and Safety Office on filing and record keeping to ensure documentation is available for audit checks

30% Line Management:

Set direction for the team and plan out work assignments to team members

Support team members in skill development
Coordinate monthly team and individual meetings to track progress against set goals

Provide regular constructive feedback ensuring any areas of improvement are addressed promptly.

Follow the terms and conditions of employment policies in the delivery of their line management role

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

Line Manage 4 masons

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Can demonstrate at least 4 years of hands on masonry / brick laying work experience.
IT / Computer literate; familiar with Microsoft softward and Outlook

Holder of valid drivers licence with at least 3 years clean driving record. A driver’s test will be conducted before offer of employment.

Line Management or Team Leadership experience

Good communication skills, attention to detail and initiative, as well as good customer service skills

A flexible approach and good team working skill

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Grade 1, Artisan or Craft certificate in Masonry or equivalent building course modules.

Brick laying plastering and tiling experience

Civil works experience

Able to Multi-Skill. The applicant should list any other technical skills and experience they have in plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting, etc.

Required behaviours

Making Effective Decisions

Managing a Quality Service

Delivering at Pace, Developing Self and Others

Application deadline: 18 October 2022

Grade: Administrative Assistant (AA)

Type of Position: Permanent

Working hours per week: 44

Region: Africa

Country/Territory: Kenya

Location (City): Nairobi

Type of Post: British High Commission

Salary: KES 135,036.00

Start Date: 1 December 2022

Other benefits and conditions of employment
Learning and development opportunities:

The British High Commission Nairobi supports a learning and development culture with online and in person trainings offered throughout the year, including, but not limited to: line management, health & safety, team work etc.

As a member of the Technical Works Group the officer will have an opportunity to continue professional skills training and certification upon application and approval.

Working patterns:

The team leader will have access to a laptop that will permit working from home or in the field as required to deliver their role. The majority of the work hours will be spent physically

Hours of work are 44 hours per week

Monday – Thursday 0730-1730

Friday 0730-1630

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; British High Commission Masonry Team Leader Jobs in Kenya

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