Brian Kaiguri
G. CIVIL ENGINEER
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Dynamic Civil/structural Engineer, adept in project planning and construction management. Successfully led eco-friendly initiatives & projects and negotiated contracts, achieving significant cost savings. Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Prokon and Microsoft Workspace & Project, with excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to deliver under pressure.
Committed to quality assurance and compliance in all operations. Strategic leader offering skills in coaching employees and presenting solutions. Innovative and enthusiastic managing director striving to create successes for organizations while building lasting relationships.
Experience
Graduate Engineer - Kenya National Highways Authority - Murang'a County, Kenya
(2025-01 - 2026-01)
As a Graduate Engineer at the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) on the MAUMAU ROADS PROJECT LOT 2B: MURANG'A COUNTY (Contract No. KeNHA/RD/D/4178/2024), my responsibilities included:
- Site Supervision – Monitoring day-to-day construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and FIDIC/PPRA standards.
- Quality Assurance & Control – Carrying out routine material testing (soil, concrete, asphalt) and verifying works met required engineering standards before sign-off.
- Quantity Surveying Support – Assisting in measurement of completed works, preparation of interim payment certificates (IPCs), and verification of Bills of Quantities (BOQs) against actual works done.
- Setting Out & Survey Checks – Supporting the survey team in setting out road alignments, levels, and drainage structures using AutoCAD Civil 3D and site instruments.
- Documentation & Reporting – Preparing daily/weekly site reports, progress records, and as-built documentation for submission to the Resident Engineer.
- Contractor Liaison – Coordinating with the contractor's site team to resolve technical queries, track work programs, and flag deviations from the design or schedule.
- Health & Safety Monitoring – Ensuring adherence to site safety protocols (NCA/OSHA compliance) during construction activities.
- Stakeholder Coordination – Liaising with local communities, county government officials, and utility companies on matters such as way-leaves, relocations, and community relations.
Director - Brimand Eco-Construction Company limited - Kenya
(2022-04 - 2025-01)
- With my company, I am involved in the tendering process for all the construction and supply-related tenders.
- I facilitate my clients with tenders for dams, boreholes, building structures, and roads, where I fill and sign the tender documents, prepare all technical docs including the methodology of works, Work plan/Program of Works (PoW): Microsoft Project, superimposed with Cashflow Projections and filling of bills of quantity, attend site visits and attend tender openings.
- Awarded projects for clients: Lakezone Enterprises Ltd - Ruiru - Tatu City - Kiambu Road project, 2022; Ndiranch Group - NGOSWANI water pan project.
- Led project planning and execution for eco-friendly construction initiatives.
- Projects: design and supervision of a 5-floor apartment in Ruiru.
- Design and construction of a 5-bedroom bungalow in Kirinyaga, and in charge of the construction of a mansionette in Garden Estate.
- Site agent for the Ruiru-Tatu City, Kiambu Road project.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to maximize cost savings for the organization.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to business operations.
Civil Engineer - Full Circle Engineering Company Limited - Nairobi
(2021-08 - 2022-03)
- I performed the general Kenyan tendering processes, including writing, filling, and signing the tender document, preparing the methodology of works, filling bills of quantity, attending site visits, designing the work plan using Microsoft Project, Google workspace (calendar) and attending tender openings.
- Designed civil engineering plans for infrastructure projects.
- Conducted site assessments to evaluate environmental impact and feasibility.
- Utilized AutoCAD and other software for drafting engineering designs.
- I participated in team meetings to discuss project progress and challenges.
Civil Engineering Intern - IOTA Engineering and Construction Company - Kenya
(2021-05 - 2021-08)
- I performed all survey tasks, including topographic mapping using a total station, setting out and reducing levels using a dumpy level, and performing mathematical calculations and field checking of data.
- Establishing ground controls, including traverse stations and benchmarks; responsible for planning the quality control of the surveying works and associated joint measurements; carrying out topographical surveys using total stations to conduct additional field surveys where necessary; verifying the correctness of the basic setting-out data for the contract relative to existing ground features; and checking by independent calculation and measurement the setting-out of all parts of the works.
Industrial Attachment - Plateau Consultants Limited - Nairobi, Kenya
(2020-01 - 2020-04)
- I drew architectural and structural drawings using AutoCAD software. I also visited and inspected sites.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Industrial Attachment - Kenya National Highways Authority; Witts consultancy - Kenya
(2019-01 - 2019-04)
I performed the following tasks and duties:
- Survey Department. Ensuring that designed finish road levels are achieved to get the required slopes. Ensuring proper and accurate setting out for horizontal alignment.
- Material lab experiments, material testing, and determination in the field and laboratory. Carried out the Field Density Test; this was done by the sand replacement method on all layers of the highway. Other associated tests were proctor tests for Maximum Dry Density (MDD) and optimum moisture content (OMC). The construction material was natural gravel for the shoulders, and red soil for the subgrade. Atterberg Limits: These include the liquid limit by cone penetration method, plastic limit, pla
- Inspectorate Department. In charge of quality control in relation to all materials used on and off-site. Supervision of all civil works operations and ensuring strict adherence to approved standards. Oversaw concrete work operations and ensured strict adherence to approved standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Hons.) - Civil Engineering - Dedan Kimathi University of Science and Technology (2016-08 - 2021-04)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Baricho Boys National School (2012-01 - 2015-11)
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Wambugu Nyamu Academy (2003-01 - 2011-12)