The role of a high technology engineering consultancy in Kenya is to assist its clients with the technical expertise and knowledge that
is always not available in house.
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| Engineering Consultancy in Kenya |
For example if an automotive supplier wants to develop a new
engine they might just consult a team of automotive experts to advise them on
its design or how it will be made. Most of these engineering consultancy firms
range in size and the scope of work which they cover.
While smaller consultancies focus on niche areas of
engineering technology, large global consultancies have expertise across many
sectors including engineering, rail, telecommunications, energy, Automotive,
IT, space and defense.
For one start practicing as an engineering consultant
especially if they are new graduates, he/she will need to have some requisite
skills as stated below;
Skills graduates need
for a job in engineering consultancy in Kenya
Just like any other profession a good academic background and
good basic engineering skills are prerequisites and a relevant post graduate
qualification can be an advantage. There are however other skills which most
employers look out for when hiring. These are;
Ø Analytic skills
It’s crucial to posses’ analytic skills if you are going
to work as an engineering consultant. This is because on a day to day basis you
will be meeting clients’ challenges and problems. In order to solve these
problems you will need to collect the relevant information and data, analyse them
and come up with a creative solution.
Ø
Flexibility
and good communication skills
Excellent communication skills are essential and it’s
important to be professional but approachable. Engineering consultants have to gather
information present their findings, often to varying audiences and through
different mediums, so they need to be both good listeners, and persuasive in
their recommendations to the clients.
Ø
Initiative
Engineering consultancy is a career which demands a lot of
initiative, not only to identify where action is needed but also to respond in
a timely manner. Often the challenges are complex and the hours long and thus
requiring tenacity to overcome obstacles and maintain energy in order to
deliver results.
Ø
Influencing
skills
Most consulting firms need people who can both communicate
well and influence those around them. This is because even if you have produced
the best analysis ever and communicated this perfectly to the client, but you
are not actually able to convince them of your point then that is not very
useful.
Ø
Interpersonal
skills
You need to be someone who can work very well in a team or
in teams in order to achieve a common goal. When it comes with working with
clients verbal communication is the only tip of the iceberg.
Listening skills,
body language and negotiation skills are very essential especially when under
common project pressures.
Ø
Extracurricular
activities
You need to also demonstrate your other pursuits outside
your degree especially those that identify skills transferable to the work
place. Extracurricular activities demonstrate time management skills meaning
that you are able to juggle your busy academic schedule along with other
commitments thus giving evidence of your reliability and pro activity.
Well if you are planning to venture into engineering
consultancy in Kenya the above must have skills will help you prepare well to
face the employers because you will an idea of what most of them want.
