Job Title: Project Site Engineer (Electrical)
Organisation: Uganda Investment Authority (UIA)
Funding Source: United Kingdom Export Finance and Standard Chartered Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Project Engineer
About US:
Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is a statutory agency which is mandated to promote, attract, facilitate, register, monitor and evaluate all forms of investments and business activities in Uganda as per the Investment Code Act, 2019. It is on the basis of this mandate that UIA initiates and supports measures that enhance investments in Uganda and advises Government of appropriate policies conducive for investment promotion and growth in the country.
Job Summary: The Project Site Engineer (Electrical) shall supervise and ensure that all mechanical and electrical construction activities are implemented in line with the approved designs and statutory requirements. The electrical construction shall cover; MN power services, CCTV network, fibre optic services, street lighting and all other electrical components of the project.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Project Engineer on electrical engineering and technical related matters on the project;
- Ensure that UIA’s interests are protected in the technical studies, designs and construction phases of all project infrastructure;
- In consultation with the Project Engineer, review all electrical engineering requirements from the Owner’s Engineer.
- Inspect all project electrical engineering activities and ensure that construction is as per approved project requirements and statutory provisions;
- In consultation with the Project Engineer, review and advice on all proposed project electrical engineering changes or variations and ensure that all approved project electrical changes or variations are implemented;
- Preparation of periodic monitoring and performance reports as per the project reporting requirements;
- Ensure that all project electrical engineering documentation is maintained.
- Facilitate the securing of requisite permits and approvals in relation to statutory requirements.
- Any other duties that may be assigned.
Key Outputs
- Approved Project deliverables such as approved project studies and designs;
- Project electrical engineering and technical documentation;
- Project issues log, changes or variations log;
- Project periodic performance and monitoring reports;
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold an honors Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- A master’s degree shall be an added advantage.
- A post graduate qualification and or membership to any project management professional body shall be an added advantage.
- Registration with the Engineers Registration Board is a MUST.
- A minimum of five years of work experience in supervision and management of projects post registration with Engineers Registration Board.
- Proof of experience in working in complex environments and large infrastructure and or electrical works particularly in the field of construction supervision and management.
- Proof of experience in implementation of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects.
- Experience in contract management, project management and programming-related work.
- Proof of experience in working on infrastructure projects will be an added advantage.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision with strong organizational skills;
- Technical report writing and oral communication skills.
- Must be results-oriented, a team player, exhibiting high levels of enthusiasm, tact, diplomacy and integrity.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and professional skills in interacting with investors, government and development partners.
- Project management skills.
- Attention to detail skills.
- Openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
- Competencies with MS (Office, Project and Visio) and other professional software such as Tilos, Micro station, ArchiCAD, & Adobe Acrobat Pro are a MUST.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should send their applications with updated CVs and certified academic documents addressed to;
The Director General,
Uganda Investment Authority,
UIA Kampala Industrial & Business Park (Namanve) Office
P.O Box 7418, Kampala. Uganda
NB: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Those who had applied for these positions previously are encouraged to Re-apply.
Deadline: Friday, 28th October 2022 by 5:00 pm