# Clerk of Works Job Daystar University

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Company: Daystar University

Category: Human Resources & Recruitment

Location: Kenya

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-10-15

Expires: 2026-11-29

## Job Description

Engineering Jobs, Daystar University Jobs. Clerk of Works inspects construction site activities and ensures building quality compliance, requires a Construction Management/Civil Engineering Degree/Diploma and 2+ years site supervision experience. Full-time role in Nairobi.

### Purpose of the Job

Reporting to the Senior Campus Administrator – Facilities, the successful candidate shall provide on-site technical supervision and quality control of construction, renovation, and maintenance works, ensuring projects are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, workmanship standards, and safety regulations.

Requirements

- Higher Diploma/Ordinary Diploma in Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.

- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Clerk of Works, site supervision, or construction inspection role.

- Sound knowledge of building materials, construction methods, and workmanship standards.

- Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and engineering drawings

- Good understanding of occupational health and safety practices on construction sites.

- Strong attention to detail, observation, and reporting skills.

- Good communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with contractors and consultants.

- Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of site documentation/reporting tools is an advantage.

- Membership in the relevant professional bodies will be an advantage.

### Responsibilities

- Supervise day-to-day construction, renovation, and maintenance works on site to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and contract terms.

- Inspect materials and workmanship to confirm they meet required quality standards before and during installation.

- Monitor contractors’ and artisans’ work progress against project schedules and flag delays or deviations.

- Maintain a daily site diary/log recording activities, materials delivered, weather conditions, workforce numbers, and any issues encountered.

- Identify defects, poor workmanship, or non-compliance and report/escalate promptly to the Senior Campus Administrator – Facilities Management.

- Verify quantities and quality of materials delivered to site against orders/specifications.

- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, legal and ecological requirements are observed on site by all workers and contractors.

- Take measurements and prepare progress reports, photographs, and documentation for ongoing works.

- Liaise with contractors, consultants, architects, and engineers on technical site matters.

- Assist in verifying contractor claims/valuations against actual work done on site

- Support snagging/defects-liability inspections at project handover.

- Ensure proper use, security, and maintenance of tools, equipment, and materials on site

- Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture.

- Ensuring consistent Christian behaviour in line with the university’s vision.

### How to Apply

Those interested in this challenging and rewarding position should submit their applications addressed to the Vice Chancellor and attach a detailed curriculum vitae with names and contacts of 3 referees to the recruitment portal link below, on or before: 31st October 2026.

All applications should be sent through https://recruitment.daystar.ac.ke. OR email to recruitment@daystar.ac.ke Hard copies will not be considered.

## Requirements

Apply by email: recruitment@daystar.ac.ke

## Apply

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