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  • Head of Engineering

    Head of Engineering

    Job Description
    Salary Market Related
    JobRef 2696320/001

    Main purpose for the Head of Engineering position:
    The Head of Engineering will assume full responsibility for all aspects of engineering activities and projects within the organisation. Ensuring that all engineering activities, initiatives and projects are in conformance with the organisation’s established policies and objectives coupled with the clients requirements.
    Key Expectations:

    Effectively manage a multi-disciplinary team of engineering personnel, that is fully responsible for all aspects of engineering activities and projects across the organisation, including but not limited to initial pricing and design for tendering purposes, preparation of detailed designs implementation plans and work schedules upon award and full oversight of site construction
    Provide necessary support to all department in order to secure new business as well as successfully implement projects in hand
    Ensure all projects are in full compliance with both the contractor proposal and the client specifications, with particular emphasis on quality and adherence to work schedule.
    Assume full control of project budget, through the full life cycle of the project

    Preferred qualifications and skills:

    Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering
    Minimum 10 years experience within the construction industry
    Experience on working on large projects (high-value)
    Experience with preparation of priced bills of quality, preparation and management of work schedules, preparation of project implementation plans, quality control and budget control.
    Must have project management experience across a diverse range of projects

    Should you feel you match the above criteria and would like to find out more, please feel free to apply!

  • Lead Architect

    Lead Architect

    Key responsibilities (but not limited too):
    Manage the tender process for all necessary surveys, supervise timely delivery and ensure accuracy of all site surveys, topographic surveys, geotechnical and others.
    Provide survey data to prospective buyers of land as well as provide deed and parcel plans to lawyers.
    Ensure that sellable and developable land is maximized and that a minimum of land is taken for roads and other common areas as well as enforcement of the contractual obligations of the sub-lease and the Master Declaration where they relate to design.
    Take charge of the development guidelines for all precincts; constantly review and update the guidelines, supervise the construction, and take decisive action to ensure the guidelines are implemented.
    Receive and evaluate designs submitted by institutional developers of schools, universities, hospitals and commercial buildings.
    Work with buyers to ensure that their developments enhance the companies brand and have no negative impact on the value of adjoining land, its developments and occupiers.
    Work with the local authorities to assist buyers and their design and construction professionals to obtain necessary approvals, including building permit.
    Work alongside the marketing department to provide technical information to convert into marketing material.
    Key Qualifications (but not limited too):
    Kenyan National Only
    Professional Qualifications in relevant field – essential
    Affiliated to the Royal Institute of British Architects or equivalent thereof would be advantageous
    Planning and Aesthetic Architecture experience – necessary
    Proven track record of managing quality design and experience in emerging markets and infrastructure projects
    Excellent IT skills, especially CAD
    Should you feel that your experience fits the above mentioned skills and responsibilities, please don’t hesitate to apply for this exciting opportunity.

  • Accountant

    Accountant

    Responsibilities
    The accountant will be expected to prepare monthly VAT returns
    Prepare financial statements
    Coordinate and ultimately prepare corporate tax return
    Prepare advance funding invoices
    Prepare sales tax invoice
    Manage the annual audit
    Record and process internal claims and external invoices
    Manage the relationship with the business bank
    Coordinate, control and reconcile corporate credit cards
    Prepare bank payments, ensure timely payment to vendors
    Prepare monthly bank recons
    Assist with budget process
    Prepare cash forecast
    Requirements
    Kenyan National
    Accounting Qualification
    Work to be done on a contract basis in an estimate of 20 hours per week

  • Senior Commercial Manager – Real Estate

    Senior Commercial Manager – Real Estate

    Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
    Work along side the Country Head, to implement the sales targets for industrial sales and develop and implement sales strategies across the board
    Recruit, manage, train and rigorously and continually improve the performance of the sales team
    Manage external brokers
    Manage the sale of development opportunities
    Co-ordinate marketing team and ensure marketing is targeted to delivery and results
    Ensure application and compliance with Group Anti-Corruption and Bribery Policy
    Ensure adherence to Health, Safety and Quality standards
    Skills and experience:
    Effective negotiating skills
    Excellent reporting skills
    Effective business writing skills
    Deal structuring
    Understanding how to close deals; must be a deal closer
    Manage the process from Term Sheet negotiation through to signing of sales and purchase agreement.
    Mature, pragmatic and flexible approach, strong commercial judgement.
    Team player but comfortable working autonomously.
    Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
    Good attention to detail.
    Rigorous and organised approach.
    Hands-on, ready to roll up the sleeves.
    Dedicated to the task

  • Procurement Manager Group Financial Controller Operations Manager – Kenya

    Procurement Manager Group Financial Controller Operations Manager – Kenya

    Responsibilities:
    The Procurement Manager for Kenya, will be in charge of the overall procurement department.
    Study procurement chart from the project team and source materials from the market.
    Identify materials to be purchased from local and international market and carry out comparisons and purchase materials economically combining procurement for various projects but managing within the project timelines.
    Negotiate best possible prices, credit terms and logistics with the suppliers.
    Budgeting & Costing of Materials – Estimated costs to be signed off & compared with Actual costs.
    Co-ordinate with stores department to have updated stock level before placing order.
    Requirements:
    Holder of Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering and Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
    Must have working experience in Electrical Contracting Firm for a minimum of 8 years onwards
    Full knowledge of Electrical Products and their dealers/suppliers globally, importation documentation and negotiation of prices.
    Thorough knowledge to read & extract quantities from Electrical Drawings/Layout and Bills of Quantities, should be able to discuss the Electrical Products Details with the project team.
    Fluent in oral and written English
    Work experience outside his resident country for a long period especially Arab Continent/Africa and willing to work in Africa on long term period.
    PC skills, including a working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects, AutoCAD and project related software.
    Must be a Team Leader in your current department.
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  • Finance Analyst

    Finance Analyst

    Job description
    A large and growing business based in Hatfield is looking for a self motivated and ambitious individual to join their Finance team to support the Financial Planning Manager. Working with colleagues and teams across the wider business, you will provide analysis and support on day to day decision making for the business.Main Responsibilities
    Produce weekly Operating Cost variance analysis for review by the senior Management team and detailed variance analysis / site P&L’s for review with the Operations teams
    Provide a clear understanding of the financial performance that provides management insight and supports decision making
    Work with the wider Operations Finance team to consolidate budgets and re-forecasts for Costs and Capex
    Support the production of key performance indicators and demonstrate how these fit with financial results
    To Be Successful In This Role You Will
    Be studying towards an ACCA or CIMA qualification, ideally towards the latter stages
    Have strong Excel skills and ideally have experience with modelling
    Be a determined individual who can challenge the status quo
    Be a strong communicator

  • FP&A Manager

    FP&A Manager

    Responsibilities
    Reporting to the Head Of FP&A, the FP&A Manager responsibilities will include
    Work closely with a team of FP&A Analysts to successfully deliver against set objectives
    Lead and successfully deliver the financial planning for the business
    Plan and coordinate company-wide budget process
    Lead in the development of the company-wide 12 month rolling forecast
    Analyse budgets and forecasts ensuring key assumptions, drivers and variances are understood and explained
    Lead the preparation of the cash flow rolling forecast
    Detailed variance analysis of results and trends
    Consolidate and report results in relation to planned initiatives
    As FP&A Manager Your Skills And Qualifications Will Ideally Include Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
    Strong academic background to degree level
    Experience in developing and managing end to end budget process and rolling forecasts
    Experience in preparing, analysing, and implementing accounting and reporting requirements
    Strong financial modelling skills
    Advanced excel skills
    Confident, outgoing personality with ability to business partner at all levels

  • Group Analyst Group Sales Manager – Property

    Group Analyst Group Sales Manager – Property

    Job description
    A Large Property Development concern is seeking to employ a Group Analyst based in Kenya, Nairobi. This role would suit a candidate with experience from a reputable investment bank, PE fund or a consultancy firm. The incumbent will be responsible for comprehensive analysis of new and existing projects; working closely with the CFO, Chief of Staff, the Head of Finance and the in-country teams.
    Requirements:

    Min Experience – 5 + years exp.
    Min Qualification – Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Analytics or Mathematics
    Financial and commercial analysis of new land sales, new development projects and other business opportunities
    Creating and maintaining financial models for the top structure developments
    Contributing to strategic capital raising initiatives across the group
    Assist with the preparation and coordination of the annual business plan

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  • Business Development Director

    Business Development Director

    Job description
    Key Purpose for the Business Development Director:
    Establish an East African representative office for the Group. Ownership of new business development activity and achievement of the associated targets. Generate, maintain and convert a strong pipeline of targets comprising African corporate, funds, private equity firms, family offices and high-net-worth individuals. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements.
    Key Responsibilities for the Business Development Director:

    Raise groups profile and increase brand awareness in East Africa in order to generate quality leads through attendance and participation at industry events, thought leadership initiatives and other proactive marketing / direct business development activity.
    Secure, develop and retain new East African-sourced fund, corporate and trust administration clientele for the Group in line with defined targets pursuing both new and existing (competitor) structures.
    Leverage and develop existing networks across the East Africa region.
    Build and maintain a quality network of feeders and business introduces via proactive and coordinated planning.
    Conduct regular market research, client and competitor analysis to identify target markets / clients and to secure new business opportunities.
    Conduct presentations with clients, coordinate the company’s participation in key events and attend events to raise awareness and build pipeline.
    Manage the seamless handover to administration teams when on-boarding new clients, including assistance with the collation of necessary documentation.
    Maintain close interaction with relevant product specialists at Group to enhance knowledge and inform business development strategies.
    Work in close collaboration with the Business Development team to effectively manage enquiries, RFPs, fee proposals, etc.
    Ensure the protection of the Group’s information assets and to comply with the relevant Information Security Management System in place.

    Key skills / experience required for the Business Development Director:

    Degree-qualified and/or a professional qualification in relevant field (business, economics, accounting, law etc.).
    Minimum of 10 year’s working experience in a relevant field.
    Experience in a commercially focused front-office role with a proven business development and sales track record.
    Good networks and established relationships across the regional business landscape and/or the investment funds / private equity industries, including with law firms, audit firms, banks, wealth managers, high-net-worth individuals and key decision makers at leading corporate.Appropriate understanding of the regulatory framework across East Africa.
    Excellent interpersonal, communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
    Innovative and creative approach to task assignments and problem solving.
    A good understanding of the Mauritius International Financial Centre and its value proposition is a big advantage.
    Experience in corporate and private client structuring, and/or in dealing with funds and private equity would be extremely desirable.
    A track record of thought leadership (in both print and public speaking) will be ideal.

    Should your career match the above outline, please feel free to apply for the position!

  • Residential Development Director

    Residential Development Director

    This Executive role would suit a candidate with large scale residential development experience. The incumbent will be responsible for managing large scale residential development projects, this will be across affordable to high-end segments.
    Requirements:

    Identify strategic profitable residential development opportunities
    Manage market studies, i.e. feasibility, concept of residential developments, financial appraisals and project deliverables
    The Group Head of Residential Development will be preparing business plans and managing marketing of the projects
    Min Experience – 15 years exp. In residential development with at least 5 years exp. Working in emerging markets, preferable Africa
    Min Qualification – Bachelor’s degree in real estate, development management, project management or related discipline