The skills required to practice Engineering Consultancy in Kenya

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.

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.