Construction Supervising Structural Engineer at African Agricultural Technology Foundation

The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) is a not-for-profit organisation that facilitates and promotes public/private partnerships to access, develop, adapt and deliver appropriate agricultural technologies for sustainable use by smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is headquartered in Nairobi, and its mandate covers sub-Saharan Africa...

 

Construction Supervising Structural Engineer

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience10 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldBuilding and Construction  , Project Management 

Overall Roles and Responsibilities of the Structural Engineer

Working under the Project Manager’s Lead Structural Engineer, the Supervising Structural Engineer will be responsible for accurately working out the structural designs for the proposed construction, ensuring it meets both regulatory, safety standards and value engineering as necessary. The Supervising Structural Engineer will undertake the following duties:

  • Using computer modeling simulations to predict how structures will act under relevant, and varying loading conditions.
  • Calculating loads and stresses on structural foundations, beams and walls, as required by building regulations.
  • Ensuring the structure meets legal, environmental, health and safety standards.
  • Delivery of approved Structural Drawings by the Nairobi County.
  • Advising on suitable materials for building structure and civil works.
  • Preparing structural information to be used for detailed Bills of Quantities for Tender purposes.
  • Developed detailed structural drawings for execution of structural works.
  • Supervision of structural works, including undertaking of various tests for structural materials and elements.
  • Delivering progress reports on structural integrity of the construction.

Reporting and Communication

  • The Project Structural Engineer will provide regular progress reports to the Project Manager’s Structural Engineer. This includes detailed updates on structural milestones, analysis of test results, risk assessments, and any challenges that may require high-level interventions.

Submission of Drawings to County

  • At this stage, the Structural Engineer will coordinate with the appointed Project Manager’s Lead Architect/Structural Engineer to submit all necessary drawings to the local authority for approval in compliance with local building regulations and laws.

Approval Requirements

  • Advise on and ensure compliance with all local building regulations and approvals required by relevant authorities.

Preparation of Drawings (Structural) and calculations.

  • Oversee the preparation of structural drawings, including plans, sections, and elevations, to meet Nairobi County approval requirements.
  • Undertake structural calculations as is required for a development of this magnitude.

Submission & Follow- up

  • Submission of structural drawings by the Structural Engineer, ensuring they meet legal and safety standards.
  • Submit and monitor the progress of the approval process, addressing any queries from the authorities, ensuring the timely issuance of permits and approvals.
  • Present to the Client a Complete Set of Approved Structural Drawings by Nairobi County.

Detailed Design and Tender Action

  • Once all required approvals have been secured, the Structural Engineer will finalize detailed designs and issuing construction specifications for purposes of tendering for the construction works.

Specifications & Drawings

  • Collaborate with consultants (Architect, QS, Engineers) to review and finalize drawings and technical specifications.

Construction Detail Drawings

  • Provide detailed construction information, including material specifications and installation instructions, to aid the tendering process.

 Construction Supervision

  • The Project Structural Engineer plays a pivotal role in supervising the construction phase, ensuring that all the structural aspects of the project are delivered according to specified quality and standards.
  • The Structural Engineer will also be responsible for tests that will be ongoing during construction to ensure that the structural design standards are met.
  • Further the Engineer will issue reports of the Structural Integrity of the Structure during construction for the use of the Client.
  • Design and confirm the shop drawings of various structural elements, from beams, columns, roof trusses, etc.Conduct regular site visits, at least once every two weeks, including preparation for all project milestones, to inspect progress of structural works, ensure adherence to quality standards, and address any arising issues on site.

Application Requirements

Interested Individual consultants are expected to submit the following:

Technical Proposal (Not more than 30 Pages excluding annexes/attachments)

  • Understanding of the Supervising Structural Engineer’s Role.
  • Proof of experience in handling similar projects by providing a list of past and present clients for which the consultant conducted similar projects.
  • Indicate years of experience in the field of construction, the minimum experience post registration is Ten Years (10 Years).
  • Submit CVs, academic, professional certificates.
  • Up top date Practice License.
  • Submit at least three Certificates of completion/recommendation letters from previous most recent clients and include contract information.
  • Any other information to support your proposal.

Professional Fees Proposal

  • This project will be time and input based; therefore, the breakdown of professional fees should be structured in a similar manner.
  • Budget should be clearly broken down and justified including estimated days of working, and expenses related to every phase.
  • Be comprehensive and inclusive of all applicable taxes.
  • Indicate terms and conditions of payment.

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Method of Application

Interested applicants should send their proposal (Technical and Financial) together with other supporting documents to the Procurement Office through Procurement@aatf-africa.org by COB 5th August 2025 with the subject head.

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