Job Description
DEPARTMENT OF LANDS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT .
PRINCIPAL SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, JOB GROUP “Q”- 1 POST (ADVERT
NO. 78/2022) (READVERTISEMENT)
a) Duties and Responsibilities
i) Coordination of design, supervision of construction and maintenance of public
buildings, civil and other public works.
ii) Responsible for research activities, administration and supervision of all staff working under him/her.
iii) Approval and supervision of all structural and civil works in the County
iv) Performing any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.
b) Requirements for Appointment
i) Must be a Kenyan Citizen (Attach ID)
ii) KCSE Certificate
iii) Served in the grade of Chief Superintending Engineer (civil/structural) or a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or any other relevant institution for at least three (3) years or seven (7) years’ experience in a comparable position in the private sector;
iv) A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution in Kenya;
v) Been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya:
vi) Current valid annual Practicing License from the Engineers Registration Board of
vii) Kenya;
viii) Corporate Membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
ix) Project Development and Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage;
x) Senior Management Course or related course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage;
xi) Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of civil and structure services programmes.