About Ridgeway Holdings
Ridgeway Holdings is a transport and logistics company that specialises in passenger bus services and parcel delivery along the Nairobi-Mombasa, Nairobi-Kisumu, and Nairobi-Eldoret corridors. Founded in 1999, the company operates a fleet of sixty luxury buses and forty parcel vans. Ridgeway carries an estimated 4,000 passengers daily and has earned a reputation for punctuality and safety. The company employs 500 staff including drivers, conductors, mechanics, and customer service personnel. Ridgeway Holdings is licensed by the National Transport and Safety Authority and holds ISO 39001 certification for road traffic safety management.
What you will do:
In this role you will be responsible for measuring and valuing construction work, preparing bills of quantities, and certifying payments to contractors. You will conduct regular site measurements to verify the quantities of work completed, compare them against the contract bills, and prepare interim payment certificates for the client's approval. The role also involves preparing variation orders, evaluating contractors' claims, and ensuring that the project remains within the approved budget. You will work closely with the project manager, engineers, and architects to resolve any discrepancies between the design intent and actual construction. Knowledge of local construction standards, the Joint Building Council conditions of contract, and current market rates for construction materials and labour is essential.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification in a related field
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience in a similar position
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Proficiency in relevant industry software and tools
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across teams
- Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices
To apply, submit your application through the apply button below. Include your CV, a cover letter, and copies of your academic and professional certificates. Ridgeway Holdings is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, disability, or ethnic background.
