Structural Engineer Jobs – Aga Khan University (AKU)

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Job Title:     Structural Engineer

Organisation: Aga
Khan University (AKU)

Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda

Reports to:
Project Manager

About US:

The Aga Khan
University (AKU) is a private, not-for-profit, international University first
established in 1983, with 13 teaching sites in 8 countries. It is a
non-denominational institution open to all, irrespective of religion,
ethnicity, gender or national origin. AKU has offers academic programmes in
nursing, medicine and education for and in countries in East Africa.

Job Summary:  The Structural Engineer will be responsible
for reviewing structural engineering design and drawings, checking all drawings
for coordination, completeness and constructability, inspecting and observing
all testing carried out for various structural materials and elements and
monitoring & supervising the works on site to ensure conformance of work
executed with the contract specifications. The selected candidate will also be
involved in the review of any engineering requirements for other AKU projects
as deemed necessary by the Projects Director

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Review of all structural and architectural drawings
  • Monitoring and supervision of day-to-day construction activities
  • Monitoring quality assurance systems to ensure testing is done as
    scheduled Observing and overseeing all testing activity
  • Providing recommendations for independent client testing of
    materials
  • Attending site management and design review meetings and following
    up to ensure resolution of all issues.
  • Manage quality control processes.
  • Review field inspection reports from consultants throughout the
    lifecycle of the project. Track the progress and quality of work being
    performed by design disciplines/trades.
  • Assist commercial manager with monthly evaluations.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

  • The Structural Engineer must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or
    Structural Engineering; an additional Master’s degree in either field
    being an added advantage
  • At least ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in
    design and supervision of construction projects, of which at least 5 years
    must be with an international contractor/ consultant outside Uganda
  • Proficiency in MS Project, AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Strong multi-tasking abilities in an extremely fast-paced
    environment

How to Apply: 

All candidates
should send in their application packages which should include; an updated CV,
copies of academic qualifications, copies of professional  certificates
addressed to the Human Resource and Administration Officer, School of Nursing
& Midwifery, Aga Khan University (AKU), P.O Box 8842, Uganda

Email to: hr.ug@aku.edu

Deadline: 5th August 2019

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