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General Manager, Construction Development and Coordination (Compliance, Enforcement and Quality Assurance)
National Construction Authority (NCA)
Nairobi·Masters·Closed
At a glance
Senior leadership role at NCA overseeing all compliance, enforcement, and quality assurance functions in Kenya's construction industry. Requires a Masters in Engineering/Architecture/QS/Construction Management/BA/PPM, a Bachelors in Engineering/Architecture/QS, 15 years' experience (3 at Manager level), mandatory leadership course, and dual professional body requirements — membership in AAK/IQSK/IEK AND registration with BORAQS/EBK. Contract appointment for up to 5 years renewable once — suitable for a seasoned construction professional at the peak of their career.
SectorEngineering
GradeNCA 2
ReferenceNCA01/2026/1
Deadline2026-06-09
Posts1
About
The National Construction Authority (NCA) is the state corporation mandated to regulate Kenya's construction industry. The General Manager, Compliance, Enforcement and Quality Assurance leads the directorate responsible for regulatory compliance, occupational safety, quality standards, and enforcement across the construction sector.
Key Responsibilities
•Coordinating development, implementation and review of policies, strategies, legislations and guidelines on compliance, enforcement, occupational safety and quality assurance
•Spearheading provision of consultancy and advisory services with respect to compliance and quality assurance
•Overseeing standardization and improvement of construction techniques and materials
•Overseeing regulation of contractors' professional undertakings and inspection of construction works
•Ensuring implementation of standards for design, construction, operation, inspection and maintenance of construction works
•Overseeing investigation of occupational accidents, dangerous occurrences and cases of occupational diseases
•Providing technical advice on chemical and physical behaviour of materials and overseeing non-destructive testing services
•Facilitating stakeholder engagement and fostering corporate culture promoting ethical practices and good corporate citizenship
Requirements
✓Cumulative service period of fifteen (15) years' work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of a Manager, Construction Development and Coordination or in a comparable position and organization
✓Bachelor's Degree in any of the following: - Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, from a recognized institution
✓Master's Degree in any of the following fields: - Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business Administration, Project Planning and Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
✓Membership to any of the following; Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK), Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK), Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK), in good standing
✓Registration as a professional to any of the following regulatory bodies: Board of Registration of Architects & Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS), Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
✓Valid professional practicing license
✓Certificate in leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
✓Proficiency in computer applications
✓Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and results
✓Exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to NCA's mandate
CHAPTER SIX
This role requires Chapter Six compliance — proof is only needed once you're offered the job, not at application time.
How to Apply
Submit application through the NCA recruitment portal at https://recruitment.nca.go.ke AND send electronically duly signed application letter and detailed CV ONLY to recruitment@nca.go.ke with the reference number and position applied for as subject. Address to: The Executive Director, National Construction Authority, P.O Box 21046-00100 Nairobi. Applications must be received no later than 9th June 2026 by 5:00pm.