Job Description

Mechanical Engineer Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya 2019

Career Employment Mechanical Engineer Nairobi Kenya April 2019

Position: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Nairobi

Industry: Real Estate, Architecture, Civil Engineering

Our Client, an Engineering Development Company incorporated in Kenya and UAE with its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya is urgently looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Engineer to be part of their in-house engineering
experts’ team.

He/she will utilize scientific and mathematical principles to device technical solutions for problems in construction, engine design and manufacturing. The said engineer will produce specifications for designs development and install new or modified mechanical components/systems.

The successful candidate must possess the knowledge, experience and confidence to engage and professionally interact with the design professionals, consultants, client and other construction related personnel in planning, coordinating and safely executing the work in accordance with the contract documents, schedule, budget other matters by performing the following duties;

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Submitting scope of works for each project that includes budgetary numbers and the goal of each project


• Undertaking relevant research and backing it up with well written reports and documentation


• Performing initial and on-going design reviews


• Providing technical advice, producing & implementing designs and test procedures


• Deliver documentation offering critical analysis and suggestions for correcting errors


• Identifying process deficiencies and develop solutions to improve the said deficiencies


• Using computer aided design/modelling software in relating to the works intended to be accomplished


• Assessing projects requirements and measuring the performance of mechanical components, devices and engines


• Maintaining and modifying equipment’s to ensure that they are in a safe, reliable and in efficient condition


• Agreeing budgets, timescales and specifications with clients and managers


• Collaborating with project managers to develop an accurate accounting of all engineering hours required for various types of internal projects


• Developing CAD project drawings and review data from junior team members for accuracy


• Testing, evaluating, modifying and re-testing products

Key Competencies & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or any other related field from a recognized institution


• Practicing Licence/Certified by the Engineers Board of Kenya


• Must have 15 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer or relevant position on New-Building (commercial and industrial projects) with at least 7 years’ active field experience in similar position


• Experience in Building Engineering Consulting a plus


• Familiarity with construction/ project management software’s


• Must be fluent in reading and interpreting project drawings and plans without supervision


• Proficient in MS Projects and Excel


• Good commercial awareness and negotiating skills


• Excellent organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skills

If you’re up to the challenge, kindly send CV and cover letter only to recruitment@linkarkconsultants.com before close of business 19th April 2019.

Clearly indicate the position applied for and expected salary on the subject line.

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