Clerk of Works at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

Aga Khan Education Services

  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
The Aga Khan Academy Nairobi is operated by Aga Khan Education Service Kenya (AKESK), a non-profit organization, with close to a hundred years' experience operating schools in Kenya. Our first formal schools were opened in 1918, and AKESK currently operates 11 schools in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Eldoret, serving close to 5,000 students with a quality, …Clerk of WorksPosition Summary
  • As a clerk of works you will be responsible to oversee and inspect construction projects to ensure they are built according to the agreed-upon plans, specification, quality standards and health & safety requirements. Act as the client's representative on-site, monitoring the quality of both materials and workmanship.
Key Responsibilities
  • Conducting regular inspections of the construction site to monitor progress and identify any issues.
  • Inspecting construction work and comparing it with drawings and specifications.
  • Measuring and quality checking building materials.
  • Identifying defects and suggesting ways to correct them.
  • Communicating with contractors, architects, engineers and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Maintaining records of site activities, including progress reports, site instructions, and any variations.
  • Ensuring that all work is carried out to the required standards, specifications, correct materials, workmanship and schedule.
  • Checking that building regulations, health and safety, legal and ecological requirements are met
  • Identifying potential risks and defects early on, preventing costly rework.
The requirementsQualifications and Experience
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Electrical, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering and knowledge of construction standards, laws, and regulations
  • License or practicing certificate from the relevant professional authority.
  • At least 3 years' experience in Facilities Management, preferably within a school setting
  • Good understanding of (and experience in) project management.
  • Strong practical experience in construction supervision or site management.
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