Technical Director – Civil Engineering
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The Technical Director will lead technical delivery of civil engineering and high-rise building projects, oversee project managers, ensure contract compliance and financial discipline. Requires 15+ years experience, senior level, full-time in Nairobi.
- Senior executive role reporting to CEO
- Manage multiple concurrent projects and teams
- Requires 15+ years civil engineering experience
- Knowledge of JBC contracts and Kenyan public procurement
- Government infrastructure and high-rise building focus
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Find a Job + + + + Search Technical Director – Civil Engineering Dynamic People Consulting Company Yesterday Easy apply New Nairobi Full Time Construction Confidential Share link Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via SMS Job summary The Technical Director will provide executive leadership over the company's technical and project delivery functions, overseeing multiple concurrent projects, ensuring technical excellence, financial discipline, compliance with procurement frameworks, and effective coordination of engineering teams. Experience Level: Senior level Experience Length: 15 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Kenya Job descriptions & requirements Location: Nairobi, Kenya Industry: Civil Engineering & Construction – Government Infrastructure, High-Rise Buildings. About Our Client: Our client is a civil engineering and construction contractor focused on government infrastructure and high-rise building projects in Kenya. The company is expanding its project portfolio and seeks to strengthen its executive leadership through the appointment of an experienced Technical Director. Role Purpose: The Technical Director will provide executive leadership over the company's technical and project delivery functions, overseeing multiple concurrent projects, ensuring technical excellence, financial discipline, compliance with procurement frameworks, and effective coordination of engineering teams. The successful candidate will manage Project Managers and senior engineering personnel while contributing to strategic leadership as a member of the company's Executive Committee (EXCO), reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. Key Responsibilities: • Lead technical delivery of multiple civil engineering and high-rise building projects • Provide oversight of project planning, scheduling, and execution across the organization • Manage and mentor Project Managers and technical teams • Ensure proper contract administration under JBC contracts and related construction frameworks • Oversee project financial performance including cashflow management and cost controls • Implement value engineering initiatives to optimize project economics • Ensure procurement processes align with Kenyan public procurement systems and regulatory frameworks • Strengthen operational systems related to project governance, procurement cycles, and execution controls Candidate Profile: • Minimum 15 years of experience in civil engineering or construction project delivery • Strong background managing multiple large construction projects simultaneously • Demonstrated experience leading Project Managers and multidisciplinary engineering teams • Solid working knowledge of JBC contracts and public procurement processes in Kenya • Strong commercial awareness, particularly in construction cashflows, procurement cycles, and cost management • Experience working within government contracting environments is strongly preferred How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV by 15th August 2026. Please click Here to apply. Log In and Apply Important safety tips Do not make any payment without confirming with the BrighterMonday Customer Support Team. If you think this advert is not genuine, please report it via the Report Job link below. Report Job Log in to apply now Continue with Google Continue with Linkedin Or continue with Forgot Password? Keep me logged in Log in Don't have an account? Sign Up to Apply Share link Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via SMS Activate Notifications Stay productive - get the latest updates on Jobs & News Activate Deactivate Notifications Stop receiving the latest updates on Jobs & News Deactivate This action will pause all job alerts. Are you sure? Cancel Proceed Similar jobs Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit Lorem ipsum Lorem ipsum dolor (Location) Lorem ipsum Confidential 3 years ago Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit Lorem ipsum Lorem ipsum dolor (Location) Lorem ipsum Confidential 3 years ago View More Stay Updated Join our newsletter and get the latest job listings and career insights delivered straight to your inbox. v2.homepage.newsletter_signup.choose_type Jobseeker Employer Email address * We care about the protection of your data. Read our Notify Me We care about the protection of your data. Read our privacy policy .