Head of Civil Engineering

Egis is an international player in consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We design and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the challenges linked to the climate emergency and enable more balanced, sustainable and resilient land use planning. Present in 120 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 20 500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations within the reach of all projects. Through the diversity of its areas of intervention, the Group is a key player in the collective organization of society and the living environment of citizens throughout the world. Succeeding in the alliance between improving the quality of life of populations, the economic and social development of territories and massive decarbonization to meet the imperative of carbon neutrality in 2050. Our size and international scope allow us to have a systemic approach to the climate crisis to offer low-carbon solutions in all our sectors of activity.

The Head of Civil Engineering is responsible for implementing the maintenance procedures  policy defined by the Technical Director and help ensuring compliance, availability and optimal operation of airport Civil infrastructure and systems. 

• Maintenance Planning and Coordination 

Responsible for program , coordinate, Implementation  preventive and corrective maintenance tasks for Civil infrastructure including aeronautical pavement and airside infrastructures airside, buildings, landside as per regulatory maintenance procedures and requirements 

• Maintenance Execution Oversight 

Manage all maintenance activities performed by the assistant engineers, civil technicians and the subcontractors, make sure it is implemented on a timely manner as per the maintenance Manuals, procedures and regulations 

• Maintenance System Implementation (CMMS) 

Full implementation of the maintenance procedures plans, activities and reporting through computerized Maintenance management activities 

• Maintenance Analysis and Action Management 

Analyze all maintenance report and take actions immediately for corrections by raising requests, escalations, call for interventions 

• Corrective Maintenance Coordination 

Trigger and coordinate corrective maintenance operations and tasks carried out in-house or by subcontractors on timely manner 

• Infrastructure Monitoring and Control 

Monitor the infrastructure and systems under his/her responsibility 

• Infrastructure Compliance and Functionality Assurance 

Ensure the conformity and proper functioning of all civil infrastructure including pavements,, airside infrastructure , terminal buildings ,water and drainage systems and landside down roads and infrastructure 

• Activity Reporting Consistency 

Consistency of reporting all activities on timely manners 

• Technical Issue Escalation 

Escalation of the major technical issues which present risk to air-side airport operations and non-compliance to regulations  

• Maintenance Optimization and Review 

Continuing review of the, procedures , task lists, inspection activities make it more efficient and relevant to the infrastructure and system used by the airport to fulfill  regulatory requirement as per TCAA 

• Infrastructure Installation and Commissioning 

Coordinate and supervise the installation, adjustment and commissioning of new infrastructures and buildings  

• ORAT Participation 

Participate in the Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) process to ensure new facilities are functional. 

• Contract Development (SLA) 

Create Contract packages for service level agreement for the civil infrastructures and buildings in the airport as per the maintenance and regulatory compliance needs  

• Budget Planning and Management 

Initiate budget for corrective and preventive maintenance for the civil infrastructures and buildings 

• Spare Parts Identification and Stock Monitoring 

Identify spare parts required for civil infrastructures and buildings and architects 

• Stock Monitoring and Reporting 

Stock monitoring and reporting physically and through CMMS 

• Payment Processing and Contract Compliance 

Raise payment request for services provider on time manner make sure payment done on time as per the contract terms and conditions 

• Performance and Quality Management 

Close performance and quality management for assistant engineers, technicians and subcontractors and report any misconduct, non-conformity, propose and take disciplinary actions 

• Cross-functional Coordination 

Coordinate the activities of the departments with other relevant technical, operational departments and stakeholders 

• Policy Compliance 

Ensure respect for company policies and procedures. And aviation regulations as per TCAA  

• Safety and Risk Management 

Ensure work is implemented in safe regulatory manner and risk assessment is done and communicated prior to the work 

• Strategic Planning and Investment Contribution 

Participate in the definition of the investment and maintenance plan and budget, for the upgrading, optimization and improvement of facilities and equipment under his/her responsibility. 

• SMS Contribution and Implementation 

Contribute to event reporting and safety risk analysis as part of the SMS. 

• SMS Corrective Actions Implementation 

Implement the preventive and corrective actions prescribed by the SMS within its scope of activity. 

• Internal Communication 

Communicate internally on the progress of maintenance work. 

• Education 

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent 

• Professional Certifications 

Certificate related to aeronautical pavement design or maintenance  

• Experience 

At least 8 years' proven experience in maintenance of infrastructures preferably airports. 

• Language 

Proficiency in both English and Swahili