Browns Plantations tea estates in Kenya are a leading producer and exporter of premium Kenyan tea, committed to sustainable farming practices, upholding human rights, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment.

Job Description

The Construction Supervisor will represent the Engineering Department full-time on site on key Civil projects, ensuring that all work is carried out in accordance with the contract documents, approved drawings, specifications, statutory requirements, and best industry practice. The role focuses on quality control, compliance, and reporting throughout the construction lifecycle.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Take ownership in planning and supervising civil engineering projects across tea plantations and factories, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• Support in coordination of civil engineering teams and subcontractors, ensuring clear communication, accountability, and high performance.
• Maintain accurate records of project progress, technical specifications, site inspections, and prepare comprehensive reports for senior management.

Quality Control & Inspection

• Inspect construction works on a regular basis to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Monitor the quality of workmanship and materials used on site.
• Ensure that materials delivered and used are approved and compliant with specifications.
• Identify and report defects, non-conforming works, and poor workmanship.

Site Monitoring

• Maintain a daily site diary recording progress, labor, plant, weather conditions, and site activities.
• Monitor progress of works and report any delays or issues affecting quality or compliance.
• Assist in identifying and recording snagging items.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare regular written inspection and progress reports.
• Maintain records of inspections, defects, instructions, and corrective actions.
• Attend meetings and take minutes and follow up on action closure.
• Assist in preparing documentation for practical completion and final handover.

Health & Safety Oversight

• Monitor site compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Report unsafe practices or conditions.
• Ensure safe working practices are being followed (without assuming contractor’s safety responsibilities).

Staff Management

• Supervise, train, and evaluate civil & construction staff, including carpenters, plumbers, masons, technicians, and support personnel.
• Schedule staff and allocate tasks according to their skill sets and workload.
• Provide ongoing professional development and technical training to enhance staff skills.
• Foster a team-oriented work environment, resolving conflicts, and motivating staff to meet performance targets.

Customer Service

• Maintain a customer-centric approach, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Provide regular updates to customers on the status of repairs and maintenance.
• Offer expert advice and solutions for complex civil/structural issues.

Problem Solving & Innovation

• Identify infrastructure-related issues, develop effective solutions, and introduce innovative techniques to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Promote and implement sustainable engineering practices such as soil conservation, water management, erosion control, and use of eco-friendly materials.

Job Requirements

Qualifications Required

• Diploma/Degree in Civil Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of proven experience in construction supervision or inspection
• Sound knowledge of construction materials, methods, and standards
• Excellent computer skills i.e. Ms. Office, AutoCAD, Ms. Project
• Certification with regulatory body will be an added advantage

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent observation and reporting skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Independent and professional judgement

• Take ownership in planning and supervising civil engineering projects across tea plantations and factories, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• Support in coordination of civil engineering teams and subcontractors, ensuring clear communication, accountability, and high performance.
• Maintain accurate records of project progress, technical specifications, site inspections, and prepare comprehensive reports for senior management.
• Inspect construction works on a regular basis to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Monitor the quality of workmanship and materials used on site.
• Ensure that materials delivered and used are approved and compliant with specifications.
• Identify and report defects, non-conforming works, and poor workmanship.
• Maintain a daily site diary recording progress, labor, plant, weather conditions, and site activities.
• Monitor progress of works and report any delays or issues affecting quality or compliance.
• Assist in identifying and recording snagging items.
• Prepare regular written inspection and progress reports.
• Maintain records of inspections, defects, instructions, and corrective actions.
• Attend meetings and take minutes and follow up on action closure.
• Assist in preparing documentation for practical completion and final handover.
• Monitor site compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Report unsafe practices or conditions.
• Ensure safe working practices are being followed (without assuming contractor’s safety responsibilities).
• Supervise, train, and evaluate civil & construction staff, including carpenters, plumbers, masons, technicians, and support personnel.
• Schedule staff and allocate tasks according to their skill sets and workload.
• Provide ongoing professional development and technical training to enhance staff skills.
• Foster a team-oriented work environment, resolving conflicts, and motivating staff to meet performance targets.
• Maintain a customer-centric approach, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Provide regular updates to customers on the status of repairs and maintenance.
• Offer expert advice and solutions for complex civil/structural issues.
• Identify infrastructure-related issues, develop effective solutions, and introduce innovative techniques to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Promote and implement sustainable engineering practices such as soil conservation, water management, erosion control, and use of eco-friendly materials.

• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent observation and reporting skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Independent and professional judgement

• Diploma/Degree in Civil Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of proven experience in construction supervision or inspection
• Sound knowledge of construction materials, methods, and standards
• Excellent computer skills i.e. Ms. Office, AutoCAD, Ms. Project
• Certification with regulatory body will be an added advantage