Project Assistant

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⌖ Nairobi, Kenya◷ Full-time◫ On-site▣ Engineering
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Closing 15 Nov 2026
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Job particulars

Job title
Project Assistant
Hiring organisation
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Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Employment type
Full-time
Work arrangement
On-site
Industry
Engineering
Level
Middle
Posted
30 Oct 2026
Closing date
15 Nov 2026

Key responsibilities

  • Project management: Plan and coordinate projects from inception to completion; prepare schedules, milestones and resource plans; monitor progress; inspect sites; manage risks and delays; coordinate stakeholders; report progress and support handovers.
  • Quantity surveying and cost control: Prepare BOQs, estimates, schedules of rates and budgets; undertake quantity take-offs; review drawings and tender documents; evaluate quotations; monitor expenditure; prepare interim valuations and final accounts; track variations and forecast costs.
  • Procurement and suppliers: Prepare requisitions and procurement schedules; compare supplier/subcontractor quotations; recommend suppliers for approval; coordinate deliveries; verify materials against specifications and maintain records.
  • Quality, safety and compliance: Check work against drawings, specifications and contractual requirements; report defective work and unsafe conditions; coordinate corrective action and maintain inspection records.
  • Administration and stakeholders: Maintain project files, contracts, correspondence and registers; prepare tenders, quotations and reports; coordinate meetings, site visits and follow-ups; communicate with clients, suppliers, consultants and project teams.

Candidate requirements

  • A Diploma in Civil Engineering or a construction-related field.
  • Must have At least five (5) years’ experience running projects or performing similar duties.
  • Should have experience with handling government tenders.
  • EGP procurement system: Conversant with the EGP government procurement system.
  • Estimation and reporting: Competent in project estimation and reporting.
  • MS Project: Working knowledge of Microsoft Project.
  • Driving licence: An added advantage.
  • Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • Key Deliverables
  • Project work plans showing activities, milestones, resources and timelines.
  • Bills of quantities, cost estimates, project budgets and cost forecasts.
  • Procurement schedules, quotation comparisons and delivery-tracking records.
  • Site progress reports covering completed work, delays, challenges and next steps.
  • Cost-control reports comparing budget with actual expenditure.
  • Variation registers showing changes, cost implications and approval status.
  • Interim valuations, payment assessments and final accounts supported by measurements.
  • Site inspection, quality-control, completion and handover records.
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