Hospitality

Carpenter

Peoplelink Consultants Ltd·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Contract
HospitalityFull TimeContract
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Responsibilities

  • Maintain, repair, and install wooden fixtures, furniture, doors, cabinets, wardrobes, and partitions.
  • Conduct routine inspections across guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house facilities to identify repair needs.
  • Repair damaged furniture and fittings to preserve hotel aesthetics and standards.
  • Install and replace locks, door frames, shelves, skirting, and structural woodwork.
  • Assist with hotel renovation and refurbishment projects.
  • Complete all carpentry tasks safely, efficiently, and to high- quality standards.
  • Maintain tools and equipment in optimal working condition.
  • Respond promptly to inter-departmental maintenance requests.
  • Support preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and repair costs.
  • Adhere strictly to health, safety, and operational standards.
  • Keep accurate records of completed maintenance tasks and materials used.
  • Collaborate effectively with the broader Engineering and Maintenance team.

Requirements

  • Certificate, Craft Certificate, Trade Test, or Diploma in Carpentry, Joinery, Wood Technology, or Building Construction.
  • Formal training from a recognized technical institution.
  • Minimum 2 years of practical carpentry experience (preferably in a hotel, commercial facility, or similar environment).
  • Solid understanding of carpentry tools, equipment, materials, and repair techniques.
  • Ability to read and interpret basic drawings and technical measurements.
  • Strong attention to detail, quality workmanship, and physical fitness for manual duties.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team- collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Key skills

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Company

Peoplelink Consultants Ltd

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Contract

Experience

Valid until

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Created

October 19, 2026

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Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the primary financial partner to Project Managers and Resident Engineers by attending project progress meetings, reviewing project programmes, and providing financial input to key decisions. Liaise with Quantity Surveyors on contract administration, claim preparation, and dispute resolution. Collaborate with the HR/Admin team on workforce cost management and benefits cost allocation to projects. Provide financial analysis to support contract bids, pricing reviews, and go/no-go decisions for new projects. Prepare financial packs and briefings for client project steering committees or joint venture governance meetings as required. Process Improvement & Financial Governance Continuously identify and implement improvements in financial processes, reporting workflows, and systems integration to drive accuracy and efficiency. Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for project financial management processes. Drive a culture of financial accountability across site and project teams through training, clear policies, and regular financial reviews. Prepare and present periodic financial governance reports to the Head of Finance and CFO. Qualifications Academic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field from a recognised university. Professional Experience Minimum 6 years’ progressive experience in project accounting, cost accounting, or financial management. At least 3 years’ direct experience in the construction, civil engineering, or infrastructure contracting sector in Kenya or East Africa is strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience managing multi-project financial portfolios with an aggregate value of KES 500M+ is an added advantage. Technical & IT Skills ERP Proficiency: Hands-on experience with at least one construction/project-focused ERP system Sage 300 Construction & Real Estate, SAP (PS module), or equivalent. Must demonstrate ability to configure project cost codes, run reports, and extract data. Advanced Excel: Proficient in PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, financial modelling, and at least working knowledge of VBA macros and Power Query for automation. Business Intelligence: Experience with Qlik, Tableau, or equivalent tools to build and publish financial dashboards is highly desirable. MS Office 365 Suite: Full proficiency in Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Word for professional communication and document management in a cloud-based environment. Digital Document Management: Familiarity with systems such as SharePoint, Aconex, Procore, or similar for managing project documents, approvals, and financial records. Data Integrity & Cybersecurity Awareness: Understanding of financial data governance, access controls, audit trails, and data backup best practices. Core Competencies Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of project accounting principles, construction contract revenue recognition (IFRS 15), and WIP accounting. Analytical Thinking: Ability to synthesise large volumes of data into clear, actionable financial insights. Attention to Detail: High standards of accuracy in all financial records, reports, and reconciliations. Commercial Awareness: Understanding of contract structures (lump sum, re-measured, cost-plus), procurement models, and construction project lifecycle. Communication: Ability to translate complex financial information into plain language for non-finance project teams and senior management. Integrity & Discretion: Highest standards of professional ethics in handling confidential financial and commercial data. Initiative & Ownership: Proactive self-starter who identifies problems and drives solutions without being directed. Adaptability: Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-project construction environment. Don't Keep Share!: WhatsApp Tweet

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