Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Assist in planning, coordinating and managing projects from award through to successful completion and handover.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, deliverables, procurement requirements and key milestones.
• Coordinate internally with procurement, finance, logistics and technical teams to ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Attend and actively participate in client, consultant and end user meetings.
• Follow up aggressively on outstanding actions to ensure projects progress without unnecessary delays.
• Support installation, commissioning, testing and training activities at client sites.
• Travel to project sites within Kenya and, where required, within the region.

Tendering & Technical Evaluation

• Review tender documents, Bills of Quantities, technical specifications and contractual requirements in detail.
• Interpret technical specifications accurately and identify suitable manufacturers that comply with client requirements.
• Prepare technical compliance schedules, equipment schedules, technical submissions and supporting tender documentation.
• Work with manufacturers and suppliers to obtain quotations, technical documentation, datasheets, authorisation letters and other required documentation.
• Assist in preparing both technical and commercial tender submissions.
• Monitor upcoming opportunities and support the company in preparing competitive bids.

Equipment & Instrument Sourcing

• Identify suitable manufacturers, suppliers, and technical partners locally and internationally.
• Evaluate equipment based on technical compliance, quality, price, lead time, warranty, after-sales support and suitability for the intended application.
• Engage directly with manufacturers through email, online meetings and technical discussions.
• Negotiate commercially where required and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Develop a strong understanding of specialised engineering, laboratory, testing, instrumentation and related technical equipment.

Installation, Commissioning & Training

• Participate in installation and commissioning of supplied equipment and instruments.
• Coordinate with manufacturers, technical specialists and client teams during installation activities.
• Assist in troubleshooting technical issues during project execution.
• Support end user training and demonstrations.
• Ensure all installation and commissioning documentation is properly completed.
• Coordinate successful handover of equipment and projects to the client.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from a recognised university.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Previous experience in a similar role involving project management, tendering, technical equipment supply, engineering projects or instrumentation is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and interpreting technical specifications.
• Experience sourcing engineering equipment or technical instruments from manufacturers and suppliers.
• Experience dealing directly with clients, consultants, end users and manufacturers.
• Experience preparing technical and commercial tender submissions.
• Practical exposure to equipment installation, commissioning or technical project execution will be an advantage.
• Experience working on government, institutional or donor funded tenders will be an added advantage.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Valid driving licence will be an added advantage.
• Must be willing to travel to project sites within Kenya and the region when required.