Job particulars
- Job title
- Assistant Project Manager
- Hiring organisation
- s Expand Recruitment Services
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Industry
- Engineering
- Level
- Management
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Posted
- 30 Sept 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Oct 2026
Key responsibilities
- Project Management & Execution.
- Assist in planning, coordinating and managing projects from award through to successful completion and handover.
- Develop and monitor project schedules, deliverables, procurement requirements and key milestones.
- Coordinate internally with procurement, finance, logistics and technical teams to ensure projects remain on schedule.
- Attend and actively participate in client, consultant and end user meetings.
- Follow up aggressively on outstanding actions to ensure projects progress without unnecessary delays.
- Support installation, commissioning, testing and training activities at client sites.
- Travel to project sites within Kenya and, where required, within the region.
- Tendering & Technical Evaluation.
- Review tender documents, Bills of Quantities, technical specifications and contractual requirements in detail.
- Interpret technical specifications accurately and identify suitable manufacturers that comply with client requirements.
- Prepare technical compliance schedules, equipment schedules, technical submissions and supporting tender documentation.
- Work with manufacturers and suppliers to obtain quotations, technical documentation, datasheets, authorisation letters and other required documentation.
- Assist in preparing both technical and commercial tender submissions.
- Monitor upcoming opportunities and support the company in preparing competitive bids.
- Equipment & Instrument Sourcing.
- Identify suitable manufacturers, suppliers, and technical partners locally and internationally.
- Evaluate equipment based on technical compliance, quality, price, lead time, warranty, after-sales support and suitability for the intended application.
- Engage directly with manufacturers through email, online meetings and technical discussions.
- Negotiate commercially where required and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Develop a strong understanding of specialised engineering, laboratory, testing, instrumentation and related technical equipment.
- Installation, Commissioning & Training.
- Participate in installation and commissioning of supplied equipment and instruments.
- Coordinate with manufacturers, technical specialists and client teams during installation activities.
- Assist in troubleshooting technical issues during project execution.
- Support end user training and demonstrations.
- Ensure all installation and commissioning documentation is properly completed.
- Coordinate successful handover of equipment and projects to the client.
Candidate requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from a recognised university.
- Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience.
- Previous experience in a similar role involving project management, tendering, technical equipment supply, engineering projects or instrumentation is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing and interpreting technical specifications.
- Experience sourcing engineering equipment or technical instruments from manufacturers and suppliers.
- Experience dealing directly with clients, consultants, end users and manufacturers.
- Experience preparing technical and commercial tender submissions.
- Practical exposure to equipment installation, commissioning or technical project execution will be an advantage.
- Experience working on government, institutional or donor funded tenders will be an added advantage.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Valid driving licence will be an added advantage.
- Must be willing to travel to project sites within Kenya and the region when required.
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Hiring organisation
s Expand Recruitment Services