Design specialist

Job Title: Design Specialist USS

Department/Section: USS

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Nairobi

Salary: KES 50000- KES 60000 Per Month

Application Deadline: 9th September 2026

Role Overview

Our client is a leading provider of electronic security solutions delivering customized technologies and integrated solutions to organizations across various sectors.

The Security & Life Safety Systems Design Engineer will be responsible for designing developing documenting and supporting the implementation of integrated security and life safety system solutions. The role involves translating client and project requirements into practical and compliant engineering designs preparing technical drawings and Bills of Quantities (BOQs) conducting site surveys and collaborating with project teams consultants contractors and clients to ensure successful project delivery.

The successful candidate should have strong technical design capabilities excellent attention to detail and practical knowledge of security and life safety systems CAD software and applicable industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Security & Life Safety Systems Design

Design technical solutions for security and life safety systems including but not limited to:

o CCTV / Video Surveillance Systems

o Access Control Systems

o Public Address & Voice Alarm (PAVA) Systems

o Entrance Control Systems

o IP PBAX / IP-PBX Systems

o Intercom Systems

o Other integrated security and life safety solutions as required.

Analyse project requirements architectural layouts specifications and client needs to develop appropriate system designs.

Prepare system architectures equipment layouts schematics block diagrams and detailed design documentation.

Ensure designs are practical cost-effective scalable and aligned with project requirements.

2. CAD & Technical Drawings

Prepare accurate 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD Revit and other relevant design software.

Develop detailed working drawings for project implementation.

Prepare layouts for equipment devices containment cabling pathways and system infrastructure.

Produce As-Built Drawings based on site installations and approved project changes.

Review drawings for accuracy completeness coordination and compliance with project requirements.

Maintain proper document control and revision management for design drawings.

3. Site Surveys & Technical Assessments

Conduct site surveys to assess existing infrastructure site conditions and client requirements.

Take accurate site measurements and prepare sketches mark-ups and survey reports.

Identify design constraints installation challenges and opportunities for improvement.

Translate site survey findings into practical design solutions and project documentation.

Liaise with site teams to verify actual installation conditions and resolve design-related issues.

4. Bill of Quantities & Technical Documentation

Develop and prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) based on approved system designs.

Identify required equipment materials accessories cabling containment and installation requirements.

Ensure BOQs accurately reflect the approved design and project scope.

Support preparation of technical specifications equipment schedules material schedules and other project documentation.

Assist in reviewing supplier and subcontractor quotations where required.

5. Project Coordination & Stakeholder Management

Collaborate with Project Managers Engineers Consultants Contractors Sales Teams and Clients to understand project requirements objectives and constraints.

Attend project meetings with clients and other stakeholders as required.

Participate in design coordination meetings and provide technical input on security and life safety systems.

Coordinate designs with architectural electrical mechanical ICT and other engineering disciplines.

Respond to technical queries and provide design clarifications during project execution.

Support project teams in resolving design and technical issues.

6. Project Communication & Documentation

Prepare and maintain Minutes of Meetings (MoMs) for relevant project and design meetings.

Track design-related actions decisions changes and outstanding issues.

Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Maintain accurate project records drawings revisions and technical documentation.

Ensure timely submission of design deliverables in accordance with project schedules.

7. Design Improvement & Innovation

Identify opportunities to improve design processes quality efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Provide strategic and practical solutions to overcome design and project challenges.

Research and recommend appropriate technologies and solutions based on project requirements.

Stay updated on industry trends emerging technologies products and design practices.

Incorporate relevant technological developments and best practices into project deliverables.

8. Standards Quality & Compliance

Ensure all designs comply with applicable engineering codes standards regulations client specifications and project requirements.

Follow established design standards guidelines templates and quality procedures.

Conduct design reviews and quality checks before submission or issue for construction.

Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail across all design deliverables.

Support continuous improvement of design standards processes and documentation.

Required Skills & Competencies

Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.

Proficiency in Revit and/or other CAD/BIM design software is highly desirable.

Good understanding of technical drawings layouts schematics and design documentation.

Ability to interpret architectural structural electrical and engineering drawings.

Understanding of security and life safety systems and their design principles.

Ability to conduct site surveys and translate site conditions into technical designs.

Ability to develop accurate BOQs and equipment/material schedules.

Qualifications and Experience

Diploma or Bachelors Degree in an Engineering or related technical field including:

o Electrical Engineering

o Mechanical Engineering

o Civil Engineering

o Urban Planning

o Other relevant engineering/design disciplines.

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in security systems life safety systems engineering design CAD design or a similar field.

Relevant experience in the design and documentation of security and/or life safety systems will be an added advantage.

Application

Interested candidates should submit their updated CV and a cover letter on our Career Page by 9th September 2026.

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