Vacancy title:
Chief Superintending Engineer (Roads)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Science & Engineering, Civil & Government, Management]

Jobs at:
County Government of Kitui

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, February 4 2026

Duty Station:
Kitui | Kitui

Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, January 18 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

This is a full-time, permanent and pensionable position within the Kitui County Government.

Responsibilities or duties

• Planning, controlling and coordinating of designs, construction supervision, repair and maintenance of roads;
• Checking and recommending for approval of engineering consultants designs including evaluation, certifying and recommending fees submitted by consultants and contractors;
• Co-ordination of improvements of roads services;
• Supervision of Construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of classified and unclassified roads;
• Preparation of tender documents;
• Monitoring the execution of roads development projects and supervision and training of engineers and technical staff; and
• Any other duty assigned from time to time.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Be a Citizen of Kenya;
• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Been Registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB);
• a current valid annual Practicing license from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Corporate membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks form a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of civil engineering programmes including supervision of professional and technical staff; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Experience needed

Not explicitly stated in months, but demonstrated ability in work performance and results is required.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Kitui County Government website: www.kitui.go.ke

Candidates should complete one KCPSB 2 Employment form. The completed KCPSB 2 Employment form, together with certified copies of applicant’s National Identity Card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts, should be submitted to the Kitui County Public Service Board jobs portal on or before Wednesday 4th February, 2026.

Please Note:

• The KCPSB 2 Employment form is available in the County Government website.
• Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offense to include incorrect information in the application. Details not obtained by closure of the advertisement will not be considered.
• Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Short listed candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national identity card, academic certificates and transcripts.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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