Advert View :: Head of Mechanical Engineering | Nairobi | Engineering

 

Recruiter:	My African Jobs	Updated on:	2012-03-11 02:10:01
Contract	Permanent
Location:	Nairobi	Available:	1st March 2012
Category:	Engineering	Offer:	competitive

  We are currently assisting a small well established Consulting Engineering company that specialises in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services, Information Technology, feasibility studies, project management and contract administration. Our client works with reputable architectural firms and collaborates with international consultancy organisations that require local inputs.
  OFFICE LOCATION
The successful candidate will based in our client’s Nairobi offices.

Preferred reporting date: Jan/Feb 2012


THE POSITION HEAD OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

ROLE AND CONTEXT

KEY OUTPUTS / TASKS 
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
ROLE

To work in liaison with all Departmental Heads to ensure that all are performing as planned, and that all are aligned to the Corporate Strategy in terms of securing and completing projects to meet Client expectations

QUALIFICATIONS

 Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering
 MBA or equivalent
 Registered with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB, Kenya)
 Corporate member of the Institute of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
 Institute of Construction Project Managers of Kenya (ICPMK)

EXPERIENCE

 At least 5 years in a senior management position in the building services industry
 Experience in project management

SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE

 Knowledge of finance, accounting and audit
 Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, CAD and finance packages
 Project management skills
 Director material with corporate governance skills
 Leadership ability
 Ability to promote the Company and lobby for large substantive projects
 Preparation of reports and submissions
 Thorough knowledge of building services including Building Regulations and Labour Laws

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

(3-must, 2-should, 1-preferably)

 Team leader - 3
 Motivator - 3
 Organised - 3
 Self driven / initiative - 3
 Excellent communication skills - 3
 Excellent negotiation and mediation skills -3
 Strategic perspective - 3
 Project management skills - 3
 Analytical problem solver - 3
 Attention to details - 3
 Innovative - 3
 Creative / conceptualising - 3
 Confident and assertive - 3
 Decisive - 3
 Honest - 3
 Flexible and available - 3
 Diplomatic - 3
 Compassionate - 2
 Socially responsible - 1
  Determine company Vision, Mission and Strategy for the next five years with the senior management team

 Ensure suitable projects are progressed as per the Corporate Strategy to improve profits

 Attend site meetings / inspections as required to ensure project requirements and quality is maintained and achieved

 Mechanical Engineering fully compliant in terms of statutory and legal requirements (tax, company law, environmental etc)

 To develop and grow staff capabilities for internal promotions and company expansion 

 All contracts for building services are delivered meeting Customer expectations and within quality, budget and time schedules

 Positive PR and marketing of the company as an Engineering Consulting firm

 Authorise the release of all the Board papers prior to the meeting

 PR and entertainment of guests and main potential clients 

 Review Monthly Management Accounts to determine if on target according to the forecast budget

 Present prepared Annual Budget for the Board to approve

RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To
 Managing Director

Internal
 Heads of Departments
 Special Project Manager
 Executive Assistant

External
 Architects, Civil / Structural Engineers
 Client, Project Manager
 Site Engineers / Clerk of Works
 Quantity Surveyor
 Contractors / Suppliers
 Government Agencies eg. NEMA
Regulatory bodies eg. Water Management Board, KPLC, CCK
(SMART = Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time bound. For example: To produce x number of y by the end of each month with z mistakes or complaints.)

 Company Vision, Mission and Strategy for the next five years understood by all members of the management team 

 Sufficient and suitable projects are handled as per the Corporate Strategy to improve profits within staff capacity

 Punctual attendance with required information at office, site meetings and inspections, as required

 Mechanical Engineering fully compliant in terms of statutory and legal requirements (tax, company law, environmental etc)

 Internal staff capabilities maximised to minimise external recruitment while enabling company expansion 

 All contracts for building services are delivered meeting Customer expectations and within quality, budget and time schedules

 At least one large (minimum 3 billion Ksh) new projects with at least 30% profitability won every six months 

 Formal six monthly staff appraisals, an
 

How to apply:	jxxx@xxxxxxxxx.xx.xx
Company:	Achievers Limited
Contact:	Anita Obegi
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