Key Responsibilities
Company Policies and Values
Adhere to corporate values, policies, and procedures.
Review and maintain company policies and work procedures.
Development and/or improvement of design procedures
Project Delivery & Client Interaction
Responsible for engineering design input on medium/large projects (and/or assisting with the management of such projects)
Project management and/or integration/coordination of multi-disciplinary project teams
Work delegation, with clear requirements as well as providing guidance and supervision.
Manage input and delivery of sub-consultants within agreed budgets.
Author competent technical reports of acceptable technical and presentational quality
Review work and ensure compliance with best practices and project requirements.
Regular client contact and interaction
Presentation of technical work
Identification and following through on business leads.
Prepare successful proposals, including managing of proposal preparation and winning new work to ensure team sustainability.
Travel within the African regions (East & West Africa) on project assignments
Personal and Team Development
Continuous development of personal capacity, skills, and proficiency as a professional in the engineering & construction industry
Develop and maintain skills and understanding of technologies and markets.
Train and mentor others in their respective functional fields and build a team.
Key Performance Indicators
Quality of work and deliverables
Good communication (written and oral)
Adhering to timelines of reporting and other deliverables such as drawings
Ensuring delivery to required design standards.
Planning of workload to meet deadlines.
Knowledge and implementation of SMEC’s systems and procedures
Report writing and reporting to meet project and internal requirements.
Building client relations and client satisfaction with project delivery
Teamwork and participation (professionally and socially)
Software proficiency (i.e. advanced software knowledge, integration of software packages
Innovative approach to problem solving or project delivery.
Productivity and time management on tasks – work effectively and accurately to ensure tasks are completed to requirements without rework.
Punctual, courteous, and business-orientated manners to foster and promote good working relations when communicating with stakeholders.
Willingness to learn and develop skills and mentor/train others.
Key Qualifications and Experience
Must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering /higher degree from accredited university/college.
Should have relevant Professional registration (or in the process of obtaining)
Must have at least a Minimum of 5 years of professional experience.
Should have a postgraduate degree in a related field (not essential but preferable)
Must know QA and OHS requirements in SMEC.
Must have strong project management skills, including working experience, and be highly proficient in MS project and commercial aspects of project management.
Should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (reporting, emails, letters, …) and a good command of English, additional Languages will be an added advantage.
Must have the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Must have the ability to make technical decisions that are outcome-driven.
Must have practical knowledge of hydraulics hydrological principles.
Must have the ability to write programs (Python, C, …) or MS Excel macros.
Proficient in the use of MS Office suite (including MS Project)
Co-operative and flexible work style to work in a team environment.
Valid Driver’s Licence (light motor vehicle)
Experience working in several African countries will be an added advantage.
Should have proven technical experience in relevant infrastructure projects (dams/hydropower/water industry) is required.
Should have experience and good capability in using CAD design software (REVIT, Civil3D,)
Must have Knowledge and experience of cloud-based software packages such as Autodesk Construction BIM platforms to integrate technical delivery teams in different geographic locations.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CVs quoting the job title on the email subject to, proc.ken@smec.com on or before 12 July 2024. All CVs MUST have at least 3 referees.
Apply via :
proc.ken@smec.com
