Company Description

GY Group Real Estate is a premium residential developer delivering off-plan projects in Kenya and other markets, backed by over 30 years of global enterprise experience and a strong track record in real estate development. The company specializes in modern 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments located in strategic urban areas. Its work spans the full development cycle, from site selection and architectural design to construction and project delivery. GY Group Real Estate places particular emphasis on structured off-plan investment opportunities and high-quality urban living environments. As urban skyline developers, the team is dedicated to shaping contemporary residential communities in key growth corridors.

Role Description:

This is a full-time, on-site Chinese Translator role based at construction sites in Nairobi County, Kenya. The translator will support communication between Chinese-speaking project stakeholders and local teams, including engineers, site supervisors, suppliers, and workers. Daily tasks include translating conversations during site meetings, briefings, and inspections; interpreting technical and construction-related terminology; and ensuring instructions and safety guidelines are clearly understood by all parties. The role also involves translating written materials such as plans, reports, notices, and contracts from Chinese to English (and vice versa), maintaining accurate records of communications, and assisting with coordination between management and on-site staff. The translator will collaborate with project managers to anticipate language and cultural barriers, help resolve misunderstandings quickly, and contribute to smooth, safe, and efficient project execution.

Qualifications

• Strong language skills, including native or near-native proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) and excellent command of English, with clear verbal and written communication.
• Proven experience in translation or interpreting, preferably in construction, engineering, real estate, or related technical environments.
• Ability to understand and accurately convey construction terminology, site procedures, project documentation, and safety guidelines.
• High level of cultural awareness and sensitivity when facilitating communication between diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, diplomacy, and the ability to build trust with on-site staff and management.
• Capacity to work on busy construction sites, including attention to safety protocols, adaptability, and resilience in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple translation tasks, keep records of meetings, and meet project timelines.
• Comfort using basic office and communication tools (e.g., email, shared documents, messaging apps) to support coordination and reporting.
• Relevant training or education in languages, translation, interpreting, or a related field is an advantage.
• Previous experience working in Kenya or in multicultural project teams is beneficial.

Requirements added by the job poster

• 3+ years of work experience with Chinese Translation

• Support communication between Chinese-speaking project stakeholders and local teams, including engineers, site supervisors, suppliers, and workers.
• Translate conversations during site meetings, briefings, and inspections.
• Interpret technical and construction-related terminology.
• Ensure instructions and safety guidelines are clearly understood by all parties.
• Translate written materials such as plans, reports, notices, and contracts from Chinese to English (and vice versa).
• Maintain accurate records of communications.
• Assist with coordination between management and on-site staff.
• Collaborate with project managers to anticipate language and cultural barriers.
• Help resolve misunderstandings quickly.
• Contribute to smooth, safe, and efficient project execution.

• Native or near-native proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin)
• Excellent command of English
• Clear verbal and written communication
• Understanding of construction terminology, site procedures, project documentation, and safety guidelines
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Active listening and diplomacy
• Ability to build trust with on-site staff and management
• Attention to safety protocols
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment
• Organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple translation tasks, keep records of meetings, and meet project timelines
• Comfort using email, shared documents, and messaging apps

• Proven experience in translation or interpreting, preferably in construction, engineering, real estate, or related technical environments.
• Relevant training or education in languages, translation, interpreting, or a related field is an advantage.
• Previous experience working in Kenya or in multicultural project teams is beneficial.
• 3+ years of work experience with Chinese Translation