Kenya Urban Roads Authority Engineer Jobs
Kenya Urban Roads Authority Engineer Jobs
Job Summary This is the entry and training grade for the engineering cadre. An officer at this level will work under direct supervision of a Senior Engineer and may be deployed to work in any of the
technical departments.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities may fall under any of the following Directorates:
Urban Roads Planning and Design
preparing draft road investment programs for road networks;
preparing draft Public Private Partnership arrangements;
preparing draft Materials testing and research programs;
carrying out traffic surveys and management of traffic data;
collecting and collating economic, environmental and social data for road investment
programmes and strategies;
preparing draft engineering design of road works and structures;
preparing draft tender documentation for road works and structures;
preparation of draft work plans
preparing draft records for road assets database; and
carrying out of road safety audits and preparation of draft road safety audit reports,
draft road safety training and awareness campaigns work programmes
Urban Roads Development
Collect, collate and analyze data on demand forecasting to guide in road construction by the Authority;
Prepare draft proposals on roads to be assessed and processed for development;
preparing draft short-, medium- and long-term road works programmes;
reviewing of engineering design for road works and structures;
preparing and reviewing draft tender documentation for road works and structures;
preparing draft procurement plans for road works and structures;
supervision of road works contracts;
undertaking road safety audits during road development;
Monitor and prepare draft reports on integration and implementation of Performance
and quality management tools; and
screen project proposals for suitability, prepare draft client requirements and information memoranda and participate in negotiations for projects to procured under the Public Private Partnership and other alternative financing Framework.
Road Asset and Corridor Management
formulating and implementation of draft road asset management policies;
undertaking annual road inventory and condition surveys;
preparing draft engineering design of road maintenance
works;
preparation, compiling and analyzing draft annual road maintenance work programmes;
preparing draft tender documentation for road works;
supervision of maintenance road works contracts;
monitoring and undertaking public sensitization on protection of road reserves.
Policy, Strategy & Compliance
and services implemented by the Authority or on its behalf;
implementation of quality assurance policies and procedures for road work programmes
carrying out quality assurance surveillance audits and surveillance tests for works monitoring quality assurance plans for road works and services
undertaking technical inspection/audit of completed works with supervision of Senior
Engineer;
identification of technical and operation risks and advising on mitigation measures for
works under the Authority;
preparation of draft reports on quality assurance findings and recommendations;
drafting periodic reports; and
monitoring and evaluating performance of road works implemented by the Authority;
Qualifications and Experience
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must;-
Have a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Be registered as a Graduate Engineer by the Engineers Board of Kenya;
Be a Graduate member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya;
Be proficient in Computer Applications; and
Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Functional Skills and Behavioral Competencies /Attributes
Organizational skills.
Interpersonal and communication skills.
Attention to details.
Proficiency in computer applications including CAD software.
Ability to work with maps, drawings, models, blueprints.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Urban Roads Authority Engineer Jobs
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