Structural Draughtsman – Nairobi – Corporate Staffing Services

Our client is a leading construction company in Kenya and the rest of Africa. They offer roofing, commercial and residential solutions on projects basis.

Their technology is advanced, innovative superior, sustainable and above all affordable; mainly specializes in techno steel framing systems.

Job Purpose: Develop plans, drawings and sketches. Using AutoCAD software, prepare a visual depiction of a product to be constructed, create construction plans and use working knowledge of traditional drafting methods.

Key Responsibilities
Responsible for knowing and complying site safety rules and regulations.
Conferring with architects and/or engineers, to gain an understanding of the scope and requirements of a project.
Prepare sketches and drawings for fabrication, including civil, structural, etc and communication lay out section elevation
Utilizing both manual drawing skills as wells as computer‐based application, such as automated computer‐assisted drafting, to create both two‐dimensional and three‐dimensional renderings of the finished project.
Make simple but professional computation through the use of tables, charts, etc.
Presenting drafts to the architect or engineer for review and makes changes to the renderings.
Supervise allocated projects from site
Prepares bar schedules and other construction notes.
Prepares bill of materials and cost estimates of simple structures of simple structure.
Contribute to the orientation of new staff.
Complies with all Company safety procedures and regulations.
Acquire further knowledge by attending training courses and or seminars required by the Company.

Skills and Qualifications
Diploma or Certificate in Civil/Structural Draughtsman ship
Excellent command of TEKLA and/or AutoCAD at an advanced level; ArchiCAD an added advantage
Minimum 5 Years’ Experience in draughting and checking of fabrication drawings for structural steelwork and other components for industrial buildings in Tekla and/or AutoCAD.
MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel and Power-point) with excellent command of oral and written English and Kiswahili
Good knowledge of structural draughting processes and procedures in a steel fabrication company
Knowledge of Estimating and Quantity Surveying will be an advantage.
Possess business etiquette with a strong work ethic, high level of honesty/integrity, results oriented, ability to deliver under pressure
Possession of National ID

Note:
Applications must include ALL of the following:- Job title, detailed CV, candidate’s email address and daytime phone number
Minimum 3 professional references (with email & daytime phone number for each one)
Current salary (pay-slip proof required).
A FULL PDF set of fabrication drawings for an industrial or commercial building that you have personally drawn.
If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Structural Draughtsman) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before Friday 20th March, 2015.

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

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