Civil Engineer

Do you want to do work that matters? Do you want to help improve the lives of some of the most hardworking people in Africa, while also reducing carbon emissions? Do you want to use your skills to advance Africa and the Global South towards a zero-carbon future, not just to make a living? Ampersand is your answer.

About Ampersand

Ampersand is Africa’s emobility pioneer. Ampersand provides electric motorcycles and charging infrastructure (battery swap stations), uniquely tailored to serve half of Africa’s road fleet: Commercial motorcycle taxi and delivery drivers. Moto taxis are a primary means of public transport in African cities, and it is estimated that these drivers spend >$6Bn p.a. on gasoline in East Africa alone. Ampersand has developed an electric solution that is more powerful, fun to drive, and more cost-effective than the incumbent. Ampersand drivers routinely earn over 30% more income by going electric.

The company started in Kigali, Rwanda and expanded into Nairobi, Kenya in 2022. Today it has over 2,942 e-motorcycles on the road and 36 battery swap stations across the two countries. Ampersand is leading the market in quality and affordable tech, customer traction, and operational systems. The Ampersand team consists of 400+ staff drawn from diverse backgrounds and is working hard to see all 5 million taxi motorbikes in East Africa become electric by 2030. Ampersand is rapidly scaling its operations and is looking for innovative professionals who are passionate about clean energy and environmental impact to lead and contribute to our rapid growth.

Ampersand is a company that values innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement. It seeks people who are proactive problem solvers to drive results. Ampersand promotes leadership within the organization and is a place where you can grow your career as you work with some of the brightest and hard-working individuals in East Africa.

Our Values

• Customer-centric Everyday: We prioritize our customers daily, tailoring solutions to exceed expectations.
• Challenge The Status Quo Through Innovation: Our dedicated teams constantly challenge the status quo, driving innovation to enhance customer experiences and deliver solutions that go beyond expectations
• Love Solving Problems Together: Internal collaboration is our approach; we thrive on solving challenges alongside our customers.
• Stay Agile: We stay agile to swiftly meet dynamic customer needs and adapt to a changing landscape.
• Driven By People And Planet: Beyond business, we're committed to people and the planet, ensuring a positive impact.

About the role

Ampersand is looking for a competent and reliable Civil Engineer to join the Construction department to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, timely and safe construction projects.

Ampersand has recently partnered with a major petrol retailer that will be providing locations for Ampersand's charging infrastructure in and around Nairobi. The project will expand the Ampersand charging network over 15+ sites within a short timeframe.

The Civil Engineer will lead all technical execution of the projects by :

• Ensuring the compliance of the construction with design and all other regulations
• Coordinating all the site works with the contractors and partners
• Setting and implementing quality control procedures during construction
• Enforcing Health and safety construction guidelines, among others.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management to remove blockers, maintain accountability from all partners and deliver the project's goals, on time, on budget and safely.
• Project scheduling and planning.
• Regular reporting to keep stakeholders informed, up to date and able to escalate where necessary.
• Interpret and ensure the compliance of the drawings and site construction(setting out, surveys).
• Provide technical guidance to contractors during the execution to enforce quality workmanship.
• Prepare the required bills of quantities and ensure the time delivery of required materials and equipment on site.
• Produce construction shop drawings required for both designers and contractors.
• Review the design drawings from the designers and advice in case there might be an issue.
• Assist in permitting process.
• Apply and enforce quality control and quality assurance procedures on site.
• Inspect the supplied materials and confirm the compliance on quality before use
• Enforce HSE standards on a construction site.
• Prepare site reports and other paperwork required.
• Oversee all the civil maintenance at all ampersand operating facilities.

Minimum requirements

We are seeking qualified and motivated personnel with a deep knowledge and experience in the construction field. You are encouraged to apply if you meet the following:

• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in the construction industry
• 2-3 years of experience as a site engineer
• Degree in civil engineering/structural engineering/Water & Environmental Engineering
• Registered in Institution of Kenya Engineers
• Deep knowledge on complex construction drawings interpretation
• Basic knowledge of cad softwares such as Autocad, Revit, Archcad,..
• Strong understanding of general maintenance processes and methods
• Working knowledge of tools, common appliances, and devices, including Microsoft Office.
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Managerial and Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work over the weekends or on holidays whenever requested

Timing

ASAP

Compensation:

A competitive compensation package commensurate with local market rates and experience including health insurance.

Job location

This role will be based in Nairobi, Kenya