Human Capital Business Solutions Ltd is a Boutique HR Advisory Firm that specializes in strategic HR Consulting, Talent Acquisition & Development, Risk Management and Business Process Outsourced Services with our Headquarters based in Uganda and Country Office in Tanzania.

On behalf of our client in the Manufacturing Sector, we are looking for competent and experienced Design Engineer tobe based in Kampala

Reports To: Sales Head SBS

Number of Positions: One (1)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda.

Job Summary: The Design Engineer Will Collaborate with sales team for scope details of new enquiries and final details of confirmed jobs Design Steel Framed Structures for a diverse range of applications using latest and available Technology in Structural Design & analysis. Specify in the design process the appropriate materials based on structural specifications and codes of practice. Liaise with detailers in the preparation of drawings for internal & external use

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet departmental KPIs like Material efficiency, design efficiency (hrs/design, designs/day) & design errors (% of order) as required.
• Meet required design timelines as agreed with the line managers to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Collaborate with sales team for scope details of new enquiries and final details of confirmed jobs
• Design Steel Framed Structures for a diverse range of applications using latest and available Technology in Structural Design & analysis.
• Generate accurate bill of materials for pricing purposes.
• Specify in the design process the appropriate materials based on structural specifications and codes of practice.
• Generate complete design calculations/analysis reports for all confirmed jobs.
• Liaise with detailers in the preparation of drawings for internal & external use.
• Check details on drawings to ensure compliance with all design specifications.
• Do random quality checks/inspection for jobs under fabrication whenever required
• Take part in the coaching and training of the new recruits in the department to ensure continuous improvement.
• Any other related/relevant duties as shall be assigned.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering or equivalent from a reputable institution.
• Computer Literacy (MS Office)
• Experience in the functional use of design spreadsheets and Computer Aided Design Software e.g AutoCad, Materseries & StaadPro.
• Minimum of 4 years of working experience in Structural Designs and related projects.

Key competencies and skills:

• Strong oral & written communication
• Excellent analytical skills
• Good business understanding
• Customer Centric
• Good work ethics
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in a team
• Good organization and problem-solving skills

Language requirements:

• English
• Local Ugandan Language

HOW TO APPLY

• Candidates who meet the criteria outlined above should submit their applications, resume and academic documents in pdf format with “HCBSU-DE- DESIGN ENGINEER” as the Email subject via recruitment@hcbsltd.com

Note:

• The deadline for applications is not later than 05:00 pm, Thursday 22^nd October 2026
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.