A public sector employer in Kenya has announced multiple vacancies across engineering, physical planning, environment, housing, inspection, legal support, and administrative services. These opportunities are open to qualified candidates seeking permanent and pensionable employment within government service.
The recruitment covers both technical and support roles, with openings ranging from senior engineering positions to clerical and legal support functions. Candidates interested in building careers in public service, urban development, environmental management, infrastructure oversight, and administration may find suitable opportunities across the advertised vacancies.
All roles are offered on permanent and pensionable terms, with applications invited from external candidates.
Below is a detailed breakdown of all the available positions.
1. Superintending Engineer (Structural) – Job Group M
Number of Positions: 1
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Salary Scale: KSh 52,330 – 68,940 per month
Application Deadline: 31 May 2026
The Superintending Engineer (Structural) role is a senior technical position responsible for providing structural engineering expertise in the planning, design, implementation, and supervision of infrastructure and building-related projects.
The officer will play a central role in ensuring that public construction works meet required engineering standards, safety regulations, and structural integrity requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervising structural design and engineering works for public development projects
- Reviewing structural drawings, plans, and technical specifications
- Offering technical guidance on structural engineering matters
- Coordinating implementation of structural projects from planning to completion
- Monitoring construction progress to ensure compliance with approved standards
- Inspecting buildings and structures for structural soundness and safety
- Advising on rehabilitation, maintenance, and strengthening of structures
- Preparing engineering reports, assessments, and recommendations
- Supporting policy implementation relating to structural engineering and built environment development
- Liaising with contractors, consultants, architects, and relevant departments during project execution
This role is suited for professionals involved in structural planning, project supervision, and public infrastructure delivery.
2. Physical Planner – Job Group K
Number of Positions: 2
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Salary Scale: KSh 41,320 – 50,160 per month
Application Deadline: 31 May 2026
The Physical Planner position focuses on land use planning, urban development management, and preparation of physical development plans that guide orderly growth and sustainable use of land.
The office supports strategic planning for towns, urban centers, housing developments, and public infrastructure expansion.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparing physical and land use development plans
- Supporting implementation of urban planning policies and planning frameworks
- Conducting site assessments and field planning surveys
- Processing development applications and planning proposals
- Evaluating subdivision and change-of-user applications
- Preparing planning reports and technical recommendations
- Participating in urban design and development control activities
- Monitoring compliance with approved planning regulations
- Supporting zoning and land use management initiatives
- Coordinating stakeholder consultations on planning matters
- Maintaining planning records, maps, and development documentation
This role supports sustainable spatial planning and orderly urban growth.
3. Environment Officer – Job Group K
Number of Positions: 2
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Salary Scale: KSh 41,420 – 57,230 per month
Application Deadline: 31 May 2026
The Environment Officer position supports environmental management initiatives, compliance enforcement, conservation planning, and implementation of programs aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Supporting implementation of environmental conservation policies and programmes
- Monitoring environmental compliance within projects and public facilities
- Conducting environmental inspections and field assessments
- Preparing environmental reports and recommendations
- Coordinating environmental awareness and sensitization activities
- Supporting environmental restoration and sustainability initiatives
- Monitoring waste management practices and pollution control measures
- Participating in environmental impact assessments and related reviews
- Collecting and analyzing environmental data
- Advising departments on environmental best practices and compliance requirements
- Supporting climate resilience and sustainable environmental planning initiatives
This role contributes to environmental protection, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.
4. Housing Officer II – Job Group J
Number of Positions: 1
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Salary Scale: KSh 34,420 – 46,120 per month
Application Deadline: 31 May 2026
The Housing Officer II position supports management of housing programmes and housing-related services, including planning, development, maintenance coordination, and administration of public housing matters.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Supporting housing development and housing management programmes
- Participating in housing inspections and property assessments
- Preparing reports on housing conditions and development needs
- Supporting implementation of housing policies and projects
- Assisting in administration of public housing facilities
- Coordinating maintenance and housing improvement initiatives
- Monitoring housing standards and compliance requirements
- Supporting tenant and occupancy management functions where applicable
- Maintaining housing records and documentation
- Participating in planning for housing development initiatives and related programmes
This role supports access to housing services and improved management of public housing infrastructure.
5. Building Inspector (Electrical) – Job Group H
Number of Positions: 2
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Salary Scale: KSh 28,620 – 37,100 per month
Application Deadline: 31 May 2026
The Building Inspector (Electrical) role focuses on inspection and monitoring of electrical installations within buildings to ensure safety, compliance, and adherence to approved standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Inspecting electrical works within building projects
- Ensuring compliance with approved electrical drawings and specifications
- Monitoring electrical installation quality and workmanship
- Conducting site visits and technical inspections
- Identifying electrical defects and recommending corrective action
- Supporting enforcement of electrical safety regulations
- Preparing inspection reports and technical findings
- Reviewing compliance with applicable building codes and standards
- Participating in approval and certification processes where applicable
- Advising on electrical safety within buildings and construction sites
This position supports safe and compliant electrical development within the built environment.
6. Building Inspector (Civil) – Job Group H
Number of Positions: 1
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Salary Scale: KSh 28,620 – 37,100 per month
Application Deadline: 31 May 2026
The Building Inspector (Civil) is responsible for inspecting civil and building works to ensure they meet approved engineering, construction, and safety requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Inspecting civil works and building construction activities
- Monitoring compliance with approved plans and civil engineering specifications
- Conducting field inspections on construction sites
- Assessing workmanship and construction standards
- Identifying defects and non-compliance issues
- Preparing site inspection reports and recommendations
- Supporting enforcement of building regulations and standards
- Verifying conformity with approved structural and civil requirements
- Advising on corrective action during construction stages
- Participating in approval and inspection processes for building developments
The role supports safe and regulated civil development across public and private construction works.
7. Clerical Officer – Job Group F
Number of Positions: 5
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Salary Scale: KSh 20,560 – 26,460 per month
Application Deadline: 31 May 2026
The Clerical Officer role supports general office administration and records management across departmental operations. This position is essential for ensuring smooth day-to-day workflow and administrative efficiency.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintaining office files and records
- Receiving, sorting, and dispatching correspondence
- Data entry and updating records
- Preparing routine documents and administrative reports
- Managing filing systems and document retrieval
- Supporting office registry operations
- Recording incoming and outgoing documents
- Assisting in office scheduling and administrative coordination
- Providing clerical support to departments and units
- Supporting customer service and front office administrative functions where assigned
- Maintaining accurate administrative documentation
This role offers an opportunity for candidates seeking experience in public administration and office operations.
8. Legal Clerk Assistant II – Job Group J
Number of Positions: 3
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Salary Scale: KSh 34,420 – 46,120 per month
Application Deadline: 31 May 2026
The Legal Clerk Assistant II role provides administrative and clerical support within legal and compliance functions. The office supports legal documentation, records management, and general operational support within legal services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparing and organizing legal files and records
- Maintaining legal registries and document management systems
- Filing legal correspondence and case-related documents
- Supporting preparation of legal reports and documentation
- Assisting in document retrieval and records referencing
- Managing legal office administrative records
- Supporting legal officers with clerical and administrative assignments
- Recording legal proceedings or legal documentation where required
- Handling correspondence relating to legal matters
- Maintaining confidentiality of legal documents and records
- Supporting day-to-day legal administrative operations
This role is suitable for candidates interested in legal administration and records support within public service.
Summary of Vacancies
The advertised positions include:
- 1 Superintending Engineer (Structural)
- 2 Physical Planners
- 2 Environment Officers
- 1 Housing Officer II
- 2 Building Inspectors (Electrical)
- 1 Building Inspector (Civil)
- 5 Clerical Officers
- 3 Legal Clerk Assistant II
Total Positions Available: 17
All positions are:
- Open to external applicants
- Permanent and pensionable
- Closing on 31 May 2026
Application Deadline
Closing Date: 31 May 2026
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline indicated in the advert.
