Civil Engineering Services Manager at the Medical Research Council Unit the Gambia (MRCG)

Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia - The MRC Unit The Gambia at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of two research units established in sub- Saharan Africa by the Medical Research Council UK and is the MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM’s single largest investment in medical research in a low and middle income country. MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM represents a unique concentration of scientific expertise and high quality research platforms in the West African region.

Applications are invited for the position below:

Job Title: Civil Engineering Services Manager

Location: Fajara, The Gambia
Grade: 2, 30 Points

Job Details

• MRCG at LSHTM is looking for an experienced Civil Engineer to head the Civil Engineering Services based at Fajara.
• The post-holder will oversee and support construction, repairs and refurbishments of buildings or other assets across Fajara, Field Stations and collaborator sites.
• S/he will monitor contract progress, procedures, workmanship, schedules and overall safety of all Unit civil works.
• S/he will also coordinate between the contractor and the consultants to ensure the successful completion of assigned works to the required specification.

Essential Requirements

• B.Sc in Construction, Architectural or Civil Engineering or related field
• Significant experience in building trades at supervisory level
• Knowledge of quality standards in BS codes or other internationally accepted standards
• Good understanding of safety standards and ability to translate these into designs, work processes and sites
• Proficiency in architectural drawing software i.e. AutoCad, Revit, ArchiCad, Sketch-up etc
• Proficiency in MS office suite skills especially in MS Word, Outlook, Powerpoint and Excel
• Results oriented, client focus, practical approach to problem solving
• Excellent people management skills and openness to feedback, new ideas and ability to help guide staff to solutions for problems
• Strong verbal & written communication and presentation skills in English
• Strong report/proposal writing skills
• Creative problem-solving and flexibility in thinking with a solid track record of simplification, optimization and value engineering
• Ability to develop innovative solutions and challenge the “status quo” to improve processes focused on end results
• Experience with all aspects of interior fit-out projects – defining requirements, space planning, architectural systems, building systems and equipment, furniture systems, finishes, infrastructure, etc
• Experience preparing construction plans, specifications, cost estimates and contract documents, coordinating inputs from relevant service providers and outside vendors on all aspects of a project through final completion
• Willingness to travel elsewhere in The Gambia when required
• Willingness to work flexible hours which includes weekends and public holidays.

 Desirable:

• M.Sc in Engineering or related field
• Experience in MS Project
• Previous experience in tendering process for construction projects and post award supervision.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The salary will be paid in Grade 2, 30 Points of MRCG at LSHTM’s payscale at a net monthly salary of 65, 511 Dalasis. This converts to a take home pay of $1, 300 approximately per month using the prevailing Dalasi/USD exchange rate.
• Please note that the salary will be paid in Dalasi and the USD figure is only given as a guide.
• The appointment is for 3 years initially and subject to a probationary period of 6 months.
• For displaced staff the package will include rent-free furnished accommodation, flights, displacement allowance for spouse and children, contribution to school fees for children and shipment of personal effects.

Application Closing Date
25th April, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should download the Application Form below. Completed application forms and documents should be emailed to: recruitment@mrc.gm

Click here to Download Application Form (PDF)

Note

• We cannot accept applications from individuals who are currently, or in the last six months, employed by The Gambia Government.
• MRCG at the LSHTM is an equal opportunities employer and operates a strict no smoking policy.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.