To provide support to the Manager Civil Engineering on providing quality civil and structural engineering services to the Company.
KEY RESULT AREAS
• Plan and implement activities of the Civil Engineering Unit in line with sectional approved budget and company objectives.
• Assess site and other prevailing conditions and develop architectural drawings according to technical standards and company objectives.
• Design and implement the civil engineering /structural projects (buildings, foundations, access roads, towers, bridges etc.) in accordance to engineering standards and Company objectives.
• Prepare tender documents/bill of quantities for Civil Engineering projects and participate in evaluation of proposals in line with engineering standards and procurement guidelines.
• Provide specialist technical support to the organization, review Civil Engineering designs, drawings, and documents prepared by consultants in line with Engineering standards and company objectives.
• Conduct construction sites supervision to monitor, coordinate, schedule, and evaluate the implementation of on-going projects and ensure implementation is in accordance with the design, drawing, specifications, bills of quantities, scope, time schedule, Company guidelines and objectives.
• Prepare daily, monthly and annual progress reports in line with the departmental KPI’s and company objectives.
• Prepare and collate inputs to the annual sectional budgets and ensure implementation of the approved budget programme activities.
• Verify and certify civil works, supplies and services payments and prepare payment certificates in accordance with financial regulations.
• Lead, coordinate and evaluate performance of staff in the Unit in line with human resource guidelines.
• Conduct other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
THE PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
The desired person should have the following essential requirements.
• A bachelors’ degree with honours in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering from a recognised institution.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in roads, bridges, building and power line construction works.
• Must demonstrate experience and training in civil engineering design, procurement and implementation of related projects.
• Must demonstrate experience in foundation design for substation and transmission towers
• Must be a registered Engineer.
• Ability to manage stakeholders including clients, transport specialists and members of the public
• Problem solver and excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to liaise and coordinate with others.
• Willingness to travel within Uganda.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND REMUNERATION
The holder of this position will be offered a contract subject to the Ministry of Public Service Guidelines on the rationalization Exercise of Government Institutions.
If your qualifications and experience match the requirements for any of the roles, please complete and submit your application via the following link: Application Form for UETCL Staff Recruitment. All applications must be submitted via the online application form at the link above.
Closing date for receipt of applications will be July 7, 2023. All applications will be selected on merit and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. For any questions regarding the application process please contact the Executive Selection Division (ESD), KPMG on +256 312 170080 or +256 312 170081 or via ug-fmesd@kpmg.com.