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Civil Engineer – Roads & Civil Construction

ABOUT ZAMBIAN ROAD SOLUTIONS

Zambian Road Solutions Limited (ZRS) is a Zambian contractor delivering road works, civil construction and associated infrastructure services within the mining and wider infrastructure sectors.

At Lumwana Mine, ZRS delivers and supports critical road and civil works, including routine roads maintenance, road construction and general civil construction activities.

As ZRS continues to deliver concurrent work fronts across these programmes, we are seeking technically strong, organised and hands-on Civil Engineers to help the company deliver and grow.

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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

·      Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or a closely related Engineering discipline – preferred.

·      Diploma in Civil Engineering / Construction Engineering with relevant work experience

·      Practical experience in civil construction, road construction, road maintenance or mining-related infrastructure projects.

·      Experience in Site Engineer, Construction Supervisor or similar site leadership role is an added advantage

·      Experience coordinating multiple crews, plant and work fronts simultaneously.

·      Strong knowledge of civil construction methods, road works and site operations.

·      Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work programmes and method statements.

·      Experience working in a mining or similarly regulated industrial environment will be highly regarded.

·      Valid Zambian driving licence and ability to meet applicable mine-site driving and competency requirements.

QUANTITY SURVEYING – ADDED ADVANTAGE

A qualification, training or practical experience in Quantity Surveying, commercial management or construction measurement will be considered an added advantage.

·      Work quantities and production measurements.

·      Progress measurement and reporting.

·      Scope and contractual requirements.

·      Variations and additional works.

·      Labour and plant utilisation.

·      Cost and commercial performance.

·      Supporting accurate project records and claims.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

·      Strong site leadership and coordination skills.

·      Engineering and technical competence.

·      Commercial awareness and attention to detail.

·      Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving ability.

·      Safety-focused approach to site execution.

·      Ability to manage competing priorities across concurrent work fronts.

·      Clear communication and effective team leadership.

·      Accountability, initiative and a practical, solutions-focused approach.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

The successful candidate will help ensure that ZRS work fronts are delivered safely, to specification, productively and in accordance with agreed programmes. The Civil Engineer will be a key operational link between the Site Manager and site execution teams, ensuring that resources and priorities are effectively coordinated.

REPORTING & ESCALATION

·      The Civil Engineer reports directly to the Site Manager.

·      Cross-project risks, resource conflicts, programme impacts, safety concerns, quality issues and significant commercial exposures are to be escalated promptly to the Site Manager.

·      The Civil Engineer is responsible for day-to-day coordination within delegated authority and is not expected to make decisions outside that authority without Site Manager direction.

Infrastructure Surveyor

Job Title: Infrastructure Surveyor

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Infrastructure Surveyor to join our team for a major infrastructure development project. The successful candidate will be responsible for all on-site surveying activities, ensuring that construction works are executed accurately and in accordance with project drawings and specifications.

Job Purpose

The Infrastructure Surveyor will carry out precise setting out, measurement, and leveling tasks on-site. The role requires a hands-on professional who can translate construction drawings into accurate physical layouts and provide reliable survey data to support the construction team.

Key Responsibilities

Set out works on-site according to construction drawings and project specifications.

Measure and lay out structures, alignments, and levels accurately.

Establish and maintain control points and benchmarks on-site.

Operate and maintain surveying instruments, including Total Stations, Levels, and Infrared Levels.

Ensure equipment is calibrated and in good working condition at all times.

Read and interpret construction drawings accurately.

Calculate elevations and determine level differences on-site.

Verify measurements and provide accurate survey data to the engineering team.

Record and maintain clear and accurate survey notes and records.

Coordination & Communication:

Work closely with Site Engineers, Foremen, and construction teams to provide timely survey information.

Report any discrepancies between drawings and site conditions to the relevant supervisor.

Adhere to all site Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies.

Qualifications & Experience Essential:

Degree or Diploma in Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum of 3 years of proven work experience as a Surveyor on infrastructure or construction projects.

Skilled in the use of Total Station, Level, and Infrared Level.

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.

Strong ability to measure and lay out works on-site.

Competent in calculating elevations and measuring level differences on-site.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Operations & Engineering Projects Manager

Breyta Engineering is seeking an experienced Operations & Engineering Projects Manager to lead day-to-day operations and the delivery of engineering projects from initial scope through to client handover.

The role has two connected areas of responsibility: ensuring that daily operations run effectively and ensuring that engineering projects achieve their technical, quality, schedule and financial requirements. You will lead teams, coordinate resources and suppliers, and maintain clear accountability for safe and reliable delivery.

Key responsibilities

Operations management

Plan daily and weekly workloads and allocate people, equipment and materials across operational work and projects.

Lead supervisors and delivery teams, monitor productivity and resolve resource constraints.

Coordinate procurement, logistics and equipment availability to support delivery commitments.

Improve operating procedures, team capability and operational efficiency.

Engineering and project delivery

Manage engineering projects from scope definition, estimating and technical planning through execution, testing and handover.

Ensure engineering solutions, drawings, specifications and work methods receive appropriate technical review and approval.

Control project schedules, budgets, risks and changes, taking corrective action when delivery falls behind plan.

Coordinate engineers, site teams, suppliers and subcontractors against agreed project requirements.

Maintain technical quality, resolve delivery challenges and ensure complete project documentation and client acceptance.

Across both areas, you will maintain health, safety, environmental and quality standards, manage client communication and report operational and financial performance to company leadership.

Qualifications and experience

A Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering , or the equivalent relevant to Breyta’s Engineering’s services

A project management qualification and experience in Complex Mechanical & Civil Engineering projects would be advantageous.

At least eight years of relevant engineering experience, including at least three years in a management role.

Demonstrated experience leading operational teams and delivering engineering projects from planning to completion.

Sound knowledge of technical review, project planning, budgeting, cost control and resource management.

Experience managing suppliers, subcontractors and client requirements.

Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Proficiency in CAD software, spreadsheets and relevant planning, reporting and engineering tools.

Fully Paid EIZ certification R.Eng required for the duties of the role.

What success looks like

Daily operations are well organised, teams and equipment are deployed effectively, and engineering projects are delivered safely, to the required technical standard, on time and within agreed budgets and margin targets.

SURVEYOR

Job Title: Infrastructure Surveyor

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Infrastructure Surveyor to join our team for a major infrastructure development project. The successful candidate will be responsible for all on-site surveying activities, ensuring that construction works are executed accurately and in accordance with project drawings and specifications.

Job Purpose

The Infrastructure Surveyor will carry out precise setting out, measurement, and leveling tasks on-site. The role requires a hands-on professional who can translate construction drawings into accurate physical layouts and provide reliable survey data to support the construction team.

Key Responsibilities

· Set out works on-site according to construction drawings and project specifications.

· Measure and lay out structures, alignments, and levels accurately.

· Establish and maintain control points and benchmarks on-site.

· Operate and maintain surveying instruments, including Total Stations, Levels, and Infrared Levels.

· Ensure equipment is calibrated and in good working condition at all times.

· Read and interpret construction drawings accurately.

· Calculate elevations and determine level differences on-site.

· Verify measurements and provide accurate survey data to the engineering team.

· Record and maintain clear and accurate survey notes and records.

Coordination & Communication:

· Work closely with Site Engineers, Foremen, and construction teams to provide timely survey information.

· Report any discrepancies between drawings and site conditions to the relevant supervisor.

· Adhere to all site Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies.

Qualifications & Experience Essential:

· Degree or Diploma in Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

· Minimum of 3 years of proven work experience as a Surveyor on infrastructure or construction projects.

· Skilled in the use of Total Station, Level, and Infrared Level.

· Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.

· Strong ability to measure and lay out works on-site.

· Competent in calculating elevations and measuring level differences on-site.

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

· Good communication and teamwork skills.

How to apply:

Interested candidates with the required degree and experience can send their CVs via:

 

EMAIL: kebbyngusulu@sunda.com

Sales Engineer – Kitwe

Our Client in the Renewable Sector is looking for a self-motivated and results-oriented Sales Engineer to join the team on a full-time basis.

The Sales Engineer will serve as the bridge between the technical and commercial teams, helping clients identify the right energy solutions and turning technical needs into commercially viable solutions. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Understanding customer needs and recommending appropriate technical solutions
  • Developing technical proposals, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), Bills of Quantities (BOQs), system designs, payback and ROI calculations
  • Conducting site visits and assessing load profiles, generator runtimes, solution potential and client budgets
  • Preparing and presenting technical proposals and tenders
  • Driving solution-based sales and negotiating with clients while protecting project margins
  • Supporting projects from initial enquiry through to commissioning and after-sales
  • Supporting installation teams, factory acceptance tests and commissioning activities
  • Providing customer training on operations and maintenance
  • Managing client relationships and identifying opportunities for repeat business and upselling
  • Monitoring market developments, competitors, emerging technologies and tariff changes

The ideal candidate should have:

  • A Diploma in Electrical/Electronics, Electrical/Mechanical
  • Engineering or equivalent; a Degree is an added advantage
  • Good understanding of LV and HT power systems
  • At least 3 years’ relevant industry experience, with a proven track record
  • Sales/Marketing experience is an added advantage
  • Strong skills in costing, negotiation, CRM, proposal writing, presentations, problem-solving and relationship management
  • Registration with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) and a valid Practicing License
  • A valid driver’s license and ability to drive both manual and automatic vehicles
  • Willingness to travel frequently to project sites across Zambia
  • A valid Silicosis certificate

The role will focus on selling solutions—not just products, including:

  • Photovoltaic (PV) Solar
  • Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
  • Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS)
  • Thermal Energy Solutions (TESS)
  • Substation Solutions
  • Switchgear
  • Genset Solutions