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.