Projects Executive Job in Kenya - BAT

British American Tobacco

Exciting Career Opportunity

Vacancy: Projects Executive

We are hiring! We have an exciting opportunity within our Operations Function

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Green Lead Threshing (GLT) Plant Engineer, the Projects Executive is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing all projects on time and in full.

Key Deliverables
  • Manage project designs, technical details and follow up on approvals.
  • Ensure scope of works are done, reviewed and submitted on time
  • Ensure satisfactory execution and completion of projects within agreed budget, agreed time schedules and to agreed specification
  • Compile, submit status, highlight reports and conduct project implementation reviews
  • Inspect and coordinate building maintenance, civil works in the GLT site.
  • Supervision of technical contractors and service contracts.
  • Overall responsibility (technical) for the site in terms of technical standards, alignment with Regional/ Global operations and compliance with local legal obligations
  • Ensure all projects drawings are correct, archived to required BAT standards.
  • Engagement with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered in time in full.
  • Ensure timely completion of all contractors work orders and correct invoicing.
  • Identify gaps, opportunities in existing GLT infrastructure and appraise management accordingly.
  • Maintenance and upkeep of Leaf plant roads and buildings.
  • Ensure all statutory inspections for buildings and equipment are carried out.
  • Innovate and develop an environment which seeks continuous improvement.

Essential requirements
  • A degree in mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum 3 years experience as a mechanical/plant Engineer
  • Experience of Project Management using Prince2 methodology
  • Experience in contract - management and good negotiation skills
  • Knowledge and experience in AutoCAD, ArchiCAD

Desirable requirements
  • High degree of assertiveness, self-motivation and discipline.
  • Good reporting skills and presentation.
  • Proven leadership experience
  • Ability to take clear decisions in different and difficult situations and a high degree of innovation.

To Apply

Candidates should go to www.bat.com to apply online


British American Tobacco is an equal opportunity employer.