Are you a self –driven individual
looking for an employer that grows with you, look no further, Co-operative Bank
is seeking a skilled and reliable quantity surveyor to join our established organization.
We are looking for a highly experienced
candidate with a record of accomplishment and an expert in quantity surveying.
Reporting to the Head Projects and
Facilities, the Quantity Surveyor is responsible for proper contracting, cost
management and value management for Bank’s construction, refurbishment and
maintenance projects.
The Role
Specifically, the successful
jobholder will be required to:
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Provide support to the Bank in
construction, project management, maintenance and security of the Bank’s
capital assets in particular Bank premises with emphasis on structural and
construction issues.
·
Manage and oversee routine scheduled
maintenance work and respond to equipment faults and carry out quality
inspections on jobs.
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Ensure proper contracting, cost
management and value management for Bank’s construction, refurbishment and
maintenance projects.
·
Work closely with key internal and
external stakeholders to develop cost reduction strategies and implementation
plans.
·
Supervise projects in liaison with
the Bank’s consultants, to successful completion within the shortest period as
may be agreed from time to time.
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Manage construction costs in the new
outlets and other refurbishments as may be agreed from time to time.
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Prepare blank bills of quantities and
other tender documents to be issued to contractors for tendering.
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Liaise with procurement team and
external consultants on all tender processes including shortlisting of
contractors, tender invitations, tender opening and tender evaluation.
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Prepare valuations for in-house
projects, evaluate and monitor payments to contractors at various stages of
construction.
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Ensure complete and proper
documentation of all on-going and completed projects such as contracts,
performance bonds, and all necessary documentation.
·
Prepare repair specifications, select
suitable contractors to carry out the works and prepare maintenance tender
documents.
Desired Skills and Experience
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A bachelor’s degree in Building
Economics or equivalent
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A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a
similar role in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong Preventive and Active
maintenance skills, Construction & Project Management skills
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Excellent communication, analytical
and interpersonal skills.
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Excellent business skills and
knowledge of managing budgets, leading a team and liaising with suppliers.
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Ability to build strong relationships
across the organization.
·
Advanced report writing and
presentation skills.
·
Sound ability to prioritize,
time-manage, and honor deadline.
Services Engineer
Are you looking for an employer who
promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven culture with
a key focus on social empowerment?
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The
Kingdom Bank” is the place for those looking to new horizons.
We are looking for dynamic, creative
and self-oriented professionals with the capacity to understand a wide range of
engineering functions and procedures coupled with good diagnostic and
problem-solving skills.
Reporting to the Head – Projects
& Facilities Unit, the Services Engineer will be charged with the
responsibility to ensure proper and cost effective maintenance of serviceable
items i.e. air conditioners, electrical faults, structured cabling, generators
and other bank equipment.
The Role
Specifically, the successful
jobholder will be required to:
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Design maintenance strategies,
procedures and methods including planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance
to minimize unpredicted breakdowns, assess and analyze repair and breakdown
costs and recommend equipment upgrading or replacement.
·
Manage and oversee routine scheduled
maintenance work and respond to equipment faults while carrying out quality
inspections on jobs to verify and forward job cards and invoices to Finance for
payment.
·
Arrange specialist procurement of
fixtures, fittings or components. This will entail preparing bills of
quantities for new and refurbished branches to include intruder alarm, CCTV,
internal and fascia signage.
·
Dealing with emergencies, unplanned
problems and repairs by responding to breakdowns with agility and following up
with vendors doing diagnosis and repair of equipment.
·
Write maintenance strategies to help
with installation and commissioning guidelines for obtaining specialist
components, fixtures or fittings.
·
Control Capital Expenditure for
projects and maintain renovation costs.
·
Maintain statistical and financial
records for premises and equipment that are up-to-date.
·
Ensure compliance with health and
safety legislation.
·
Manage inventory of supplies and bank
equipment including generators, Air Conditioners, vault doors and safes, ATMs
and firefighting equipment.
·
Prepare bills of quantities and
tender specification as required in relation to specialist items installations.
·
Prepare repair specifications, select
suitable contractors to carry out the works and prepare maintenance tender
documents.
Desired Skills and Experience
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A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical
Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering from a
recognized university.
·
3 years’ experience in a similar role
in a fast-paced environment. Good knowledge in Air-conditioning and
Refrigeration will be an added advantage.
·
Good understanding of Health and
Safety regulations as stipulated in the Law, knowledge of the contract law, and
arbitration related to building construction.
·
Highly flexible with the ability to
travel to distant branches when required (Must have a valid driving license)
and willing to put in extra hours to ensure jobs are completed on schedule and
to specification.
·
Excellent business skills and
knowledge of managing budgets, leading a team and liaising with suppliers.
·
The capacity to understand a wide
range of engineering functions and procedures.
Civil / Structural
Engineer
Are you looking for an employer who
promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven culture with
a key focus on social empowerment?
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The
Kingdom Bank” is the place for those looking to new horizons.
We are looking for dynamic, creative
and self-oriented professionals with the capacity to understand a wide range of
engineering functions and procedures coupled with good diagnostic and
problem-solving skills.
Reporting to the Head Projects and
Facilities, the role-holder will provide support to the Bank in construction /
project management: maintenance and security of the Bank’s capital assets in
particular Bank premises with emphasis on structural and construction issues.
He/she will work closely with key
internal and external stakeholders to develop cost reduction strategies and
implementation plans, and supervise projects in liaison with the Bank’s
consultants to ensure faster completion.
The Role
The successful jobholder will be
expected to:
·
Develop briefs for constructions/
alterations and refurbishment works on Bank’s premises, make budgetary
recommendations and use these as a basis of cost management throughout the
project design / definition cycle.
·
Provide building / support services
to other Branches/ Head Office Departments and supervise within given scales.
·
Implement Service Level Agreements
externally with contractors and consultants and internally with Branches and
Departments and ensure SLA compliance.
·
Ensure maintenance of up-to-date
records for premises and equipment and ensure health & safety regulations
are adhered to as stipulated by the law.
·
Prepare valuations for in-house
projects, evaluate and monitor payments to contractors at various stages of
construction, and ensure payments are done for works executed or services
delivered.
·
Undertake cost analysis for repair
and maintenance project works, reviewing and advising on cost estimates
submitted by external consultants.
·
Liaise with internal team at Projects
& Facilities to review costings for minor works undertaken internally and
ensure to obtain quality advice from other team members internally with
requisite sign-offs for internal projects.
·
Review bills of quantities and other
tender documents prepared by the consultants for projects that are being
supervised by external consultants to ensure they are complete, up-to standard
and cost effective for the Bank.
·
Analyze and report on opened tenders
and quotations, negotiating with potential suppliers/ contractors and advising
on contractor selection for projects done in house (i.e. where external
consultants are not involved).
·
Ensure strict adherence to all
regulations, statutes, standards, practices and all internal processes and
procedures as per the relevant manuals and comply with all relevant external
legislation and regulations with regard to Compliance requirements.
Qualifications,
Skills & Attributes
The successful jobholder will be
required to possess the following qualifications: –
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A Bachelor’s degree in Civil &
Structural Engineering from a recognized university.
·
3 years’ experience in a similar role
in a fast-paced environment.
·
Good understanding of Health and
Safety regulations as stipulated in the Law, knowledge of the contract law, and
arbitration related to building construction.
·
Highly flexible with the ability to
travel to distant branches when required and potential for extended working
hours to ensure jobs get completed on schedule and to specification.
·
Excellent business skills and
knowledge of managing budgets, leading a team and liaising with suppliers.
·
The capacity to understand a wide range
of engineering functions and procedures.
How to Apply
If you are confident that you fit the
role and person profile and you are keen to add value to your career then
please forward your application letter enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to
jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number CSE/SFM/2018 by 4th
February 2018.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
