Project Engineer
| Location | Kampala, Uganda |
| Date Posted | June 16, 2026 |
| Category | Construction Engineering Management |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Currency | UGX |
Description

JOB DETAILS:
Background
National Housing and Construction Company Limited is Uganda’s Leading Real Estate Developer with over sixty (60) years of experience in developing, building and managing housing Estates for sell or let at Economic rates. The Company, has strategically placed itself as the lead National Construction Company with establishments at Regional level to reflect the National character and focus on realization of the National Strategic development goals and strategies of the country.
The Company, now seeks to recruit competent persons with high levels of Integrity, dedication and commitment, geared towards driving the Company generated business, both in the short and long term. The staff will work as part of an exciting team with a vision of becoming better professionals and execute the Company’s mandate.
Job Purpose
Responsible for planning, coordination and effective Management of the construction of Company projects, with a view of ensuring such projects are carried out within the authorized cost, schedule, and specifications and in accordance with best practices, as well as established Company policies and procedures in the furtherance of meeting the strategic goals and objectives.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from a recognized University.
- Possession of Master’s degree in any of the above fields is added advantage.
- Specialized training, with appropriate qualifications in Project Planning and Management from a recognized University/Institution is a Must.
- Minimum of six (6) years working experience as Civil Engineer, Construction Engineer/Manager, or in a similar position, in a large and reputable Construction, or Civil Works Company, or reputable Consultancy firm, or on any other large civil works project in public or Private Sector organization.
- Proven working experience on construction works of high-rise buildings, with at least three projects with 4 Storeys and above.
Behavioral and Technical Competences
- IT and computer proficiency skills.
- Proven knowledge and skills in application of Engineering-related Software and MS Office Packages (e.g. AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of Project management as well as NHCC product & service offering is essential.
- Negotiation and Communication skills.
- Results-oriented, business-focused and pays attention to details.
- Planning, coordination, and networking skills.
- Project supervision skills
- Analytical thinking
- Interpersonal, and human relations skills
- Leadership, high ethics and integrity.
Applying Instructions
Applications indicating the position being applied for and accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of Academic certificates, evidence of relevant working experience & contacts of three (3) Professional referees should be addressed and delivered to;
The Chief Executive Officer,
National Housing & Construction Company Limited,
Crested Towers Building
Plot 17, Hannington Road
P.O. BOX 659,
KAMPALA, UGANDA
Deadline for submission is Friday, June 26, 2026 by 4:30Pm. (East African Time)
Please note that only short listed candidates shall be contacted
