Site Inspector at Sanivation

Responsibilities:

Project Oversight & Compliance

• Monitor adherence to the program of works, ensuring timelines and milestones are met.
• Plan and allocate resources efficiently, coordinating personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Manage contract deliverables and support Environmental, Social, and Health Impact Assessments (ESHIA).
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, environmental regulations, and permit requirements.
• Implement stormwater management, erosion control measures, and sustainability practices to minimize environmental impact.

Site Quality & Safety Assurance

• Conduct routine and ad-hoc site inspections to verify construction quality and safety standards.
• Approve construction methods, materials, and techniques, ensuring industry best practices.
• Track and evaluate test results, taking corrective actions as needed.
• Enforce health & safety regulations, conducting risk assessments and ensuring proper PPE usage.
• Identify and resolve design discrepancies, collaborating with engineers and contractors.

Reporting, Documentation & Stakeholder Coordination

• Maintain detailed records of site activities, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive reports on key milestones, challenges, and emerging issues.
• Act as a liaison between contractors, engineers, and project managers, facilitating site meetings and issue resolution.
• Communicate inspection findings and recommendations clearly to all stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Five years experience in construction site management or a similar role is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in construction software (e.g., AutoCAD, MS Project), strong understanding of construction methodologies, and a solid grasp of engineering principles.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure

Working Relationship with teams:

• Collaborates with technical, project and operations teams within Sanivation in the delivery of infrastructure projects
• Manages works inspectors, contractors and on-site service providers
• Coordinates between project consultants, community representatives, local authority

Location:

The Site Inspector will be based full-time on site in Naivasha, Kenya.