Description
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 Project Engineer tobe based in Kampala
Reports To: Sales Head SBS
Number of Positions: One (1)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda.
Job Summary: The Project Engineer will Supervise the site installation of pre-engineered steel structures through the Technical Site representatives and ensure that this is in line with agreed project timeline, cost & the company technical standards on installation
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Planning
- Develop and implement construction plans, schedules, ensuring adherence to contract timelines.
- Ensure pre-installation site surveys are done avoid challenges in execution stage
- Technical competency evaluation of Installers/ Sub contractors during tendering
Execution
- Liaison with internal stakeholders (design, production & customer services) and external stakeholders (clients, subcontractors, architects, etc) to facilitate timely resolution of onsite installation issues
- Provide guidance to resolve site execution issues
Monitoring & Control
- Ensure site execution is adequately supervised, guided and monitored as per company technical standards
- Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and issues, and implement effective mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
- Conduct periodic site visits to ensure workmanship meets company standards and client expectations.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, company policies, and industry best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
- Compile & circulate site weekly & monthly progress reports
- Evaluate extra claims & prepare request for approval
Other Responsibilities
- Arrange training programs for Installers/ Sub contractors & Technical Site representatives
Budgetary responsibility:
Procurement responsibility:
- Identify, evaluate & recommend Installers/ Sub contractors for onboarding
- Monitor & evaluate Installers/ Sub contractors’ performance on continuous basis & provide feedback (both internal & external)
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Qualifications required:
- Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Technology in Civil/ Structural Engineering, Construction or equivalent.
- Diploma in Construction / Project Management Qualifications will be an added advantage
- Professional registration: Relevant Professional Body
Experience required
- General work experience (years): 7 years in Construction
- 5 years’ work experience in pre-engineered steel structures
- Industry: Construction
Key competencies and skills:
- Sound technical and applied skills relevant to the built environment
- Ability to liaise with customers, a variety of professionals (including architects, engineers, quantity surveyors & project managers) and other societal authorities towards creating a strategic advantage for the organizations business.
- Ability to undertake technical & feasibility studies including site investigations
- Ability to make presentations and pitches to relevant stakeholders towards the organizations advantage
- Ability to undertake complex and repetitive calculations
- Ability to think methodically in designing, planning & executing projects
- Ability to simultaneously deal with multiple project requirements while maintaining focus on each projects details and technicalities
- Excellent verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills
- Results oriented – ability to prioritize key tasks and manage against deadlines
- Ability to work in a dynamic team environment and to multitask
- Self-Starter able to work with minimal supervision
Language requirements:
- English
Computer literacy:
- Proficiency in ordinary computer environment applications (Windows, Office & Internet)
Commercial CAD Experience
- AutoCAD a MUST
Personality profile:
- High Aptitude, Inquisitive, Analytical and a Quick Learner
- Good Interpersonal, Communication and Relationship Skills
- Self-Motivation
- Team Player
- Assertiveness
- Ability to work under pressure
- Keenness to detail
HOW TO APPLY
- Candidates who meet the criteria outlined above should submit their applications, resume and academic documents in pdf format with “HCBSU-PE- PROJECT ENGINEER” as the Email subject via recruitment@hcbsltd.com
Note:
- The deadline for applications is not later than 05:00 pm, Thursday 22nd October 2026
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.