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Senior Building Services Engineer Employment Opportunity – National Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCC)
Job Title: Senior Building Services Engineer
Organization: National
Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCC)
Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCC)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Head of
Section (Technical Operations)
Section (Technical Operations)
About NHCC:
Our Client, National Housing
and Construction Company Limited (NHCC) was founded in 1964 and is a Ugandan
construction and real estate management company, partly owned by the Uganda
Government. The Company’s mandate is to increase the housing stock in the
country, rehabilitate the housing industry and encourage Ugandans to own homes
in an organized environment.
and Construction Company Limited (NHCC) was founded in 1964 and is a Ugandan
construction and real estate management company, partly owned by the Uganda
Government. The Company’s mandate is to increase the housing stock in the
country, rehabilitate the housing industry and encourage Ugandans to own homes
in an organized environment.
Job Summary: The Senior
Building Services Engineer will technically advise about, design, install, and
maintain cost-effective and energy efficient systems for building services such
as water, electrical lighting, heating, air conditioning, lifts, and telecoms;
and in accordance to established procedures and best practices.
Building Services Engineer will technically advise about, design, install, and
maintain cost-effective and energy efficient systems for building services such
as water, electrical lighting, heating, air conditioning, lifts, and telecoms;
and in accordance to established procedures and best practices.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- In
charge of assessing the electrical and mechanical installation
requirements as part of site analysis. - Responsible
for designing the layout of energy distribution, cold & hot water
supply pipes, waste water / sewage drainage systems and ventilation
systems, giving presentations and writing reports highlighting the
practical implications of the architect’s designs. - Also,
responsible for drawing up plans, cost estimates, writing briefs and
reporting on progress - Oversee
and guide Foreman, electrical engineering assistants and plumbers to
ensure that electro-mechanical works are properly set out for contractors
in a timely manner at every critical stage of construction. - Ensure
that proper electrical & Mechanical workmanship and adherence to
specifications/designs at construction sites are done. - Ensure
timely requisition of electrical & Mechanical materials from stores
and that material wastage is kept at a minimum. - Ensure
Health and Safety compliance by the work force are enforced, as well as
ensure clean and safe working environments and working conditions, energy
efficiency and other sustainability issues. - Interpret
electrical & Mechanical drawings and specifications, as well as
prepare relevant working sketches, as and when required. - Carry
out measurement of contractors’ work done for purposes of payment. - Negotiating
contracts with external design consultants and contractors, - Provide
the Company’s Management, whenever necessary, with relevant specialist, expert and technical advice (on the
basis of appropriate and comprehensive analysis and evaluation), with
regard to the Company’s investment opportunities and projects – especially
those involving Partnerships, External Contractors and other Service Providers
– as well provide the necessary supervision, quality assurance, facilitation and
coordination of the implementation of the corresponding projects – with a view
to ensuring their profitable success. - Perform
any other duties as may, from time to time, be directed by the relevant
authority.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant should possess a Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering,
or a closely related and relevant discipline, from a recognized
University. - At
least five years as a Building Services Engineer, or in a similar
position, in a large and reputable Construction, or Civil Works Company,
or reputable Consultancy firm, or on any other large civil works project. - Full
and valid membership of a nationally, or internationally recognized
professional Engineers’ Institute, or body, such as MUIPE, is a must. - Specialized
training, with appropriate qualifications in Project Planning and
Management, from a recognized institution, are a must. - The
incumbent should preferably hold additional qualifications in Business
Management, from a recognized institution. - Proven
knowledge and skills in application of Engineering-related Software and MS
Office Packages (especially AutoCAD, Word, Excel, MS Project, and
PowerPoint), are essential. - Significant
experience in working with public, or private sector organizations
involved in housing-related projects, or programs, shall be an added
advantage. - Proven
negotiation and communication skills. - Highly
results-oriented, business-focussed and pays attention to details. - Skills
in cordination and networking. - Cost
consciousness and proven ability to pursue value for money. - Good
project supervision skills. - Excellent
analytical, accuracy and judgemental skills. - Strong
IT and computer proficiency skills. - Proven
good presentation and reporting abilities. - Interpersonal
and human relations skills, as well as a team-player. - Maturity,
high ethics and integrity. - A
confident, independent, articulate and reliable personality. - Ability
to work under tight deadlines, for long hours and to deliver high quality
outputs with minimal supervision.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates are
encouraged to send their applications clearly marked “Application for the
position of Senior Building Services Engineer and accompanied by detailed
Curriculum Vitae, copies of testimonials & three professional referees
should be addressed to;
encouraged to send their applications clearly marked “Application for the
position of Senior Building Services Engineer and accompanied by detailed
Curriculum Vitae, copies of testimonials & three professional referees
should be addressed to;
The Chief Human Resource
Officer,
Officer,
Plot 5, 7th Street, Industrial
Area,
Area,
P.O. Box 659,
Kampala, Uganda.
Or
Email to:
info@nhcc.co.ug
info@nhcc.co.ug
Deadline: 16th January, 2015 by 4.00p.m (Local time)
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