civil engineer

RURAL FOCUS LTD is an engineering and development consulting company based in Nanyuki. The company specialises in the water sector, with a variety of public, private and community clients. Additional details can be found on the website

The company is seeking applications from eligible candidates for the position of Civil Engineer with interest/experience in water resource development. Candidates should be competent in the design, construction supervision and project management of a wide range of water supply and water resource related projects. Candidates must have competent analytical and communication skills, be a team player, be output orientated, and willing and able to undertake fieldwork in any part of Kenya or East Africa. The position will be based in Nanyuki. The position will require fieldwork as it relates to specific projects. Rural Focus can offer training and experience to achieve full registration as a professional engineer if the candidate is not already registered.

The candidate should have the following minimum qualifications:

• BSc in Civil Engineering from a recognised university (minimum upper second);

• At least 8 years proven professional experience in the design and construction of water supply and/or water resource development projects;

• Registration with ERB as a graduate or professional engineer;

• Preferable MSc in civil or agricultural engineering or similar.

A detailed Job Description is available on request.

Interested candidates should submit the following documentation by email to and be available for an interview in Nanyuki.

(1) CV providing details of qualifications & work experience;

(2) 3 references with current contact details for each referee;

(3) Statement describing core competences;

(4) Contact details (postal address, mobile, email).

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Position to start as soon as possible.