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Senior Project Engineer

Knight Piesold Southern Africa Kitwe

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Employer and vacancy source: Knight Piesold Southern Africa

Zambia Job Alerts publishes the vacancy details and application instructions for this listing. Use the employer details, deadline and application section below to verify the opportunity before applying.

  • EmployerKnight Piesold Southern Africa
  • LocationKitwe
  • Employer websitezambiajobalerts.com
  • Application methodEmail application
  • Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
Job facts

Key details for this vacancy

Employer
Knight Piesold Southern Africa
Location
Kitwe
Posted
August 25, 2026
Job type
Full Time
Category
Engineering & Construction
Application method
Email application
  • Full Time
  • Kitwe

Website Knight Piesold Southern Africa

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and driven Senior Project Engineer to join our team in Zambia. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a two-year fixed-term contract, work at a dynamic mining site, and make a tangible impact through your engineering expertise, leadership, and commitment to project excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage civil engineering projects, ensuring delivery in accordance with the agreed scope, programme, budget, and quality standards.
  • Provide technical leadership on dams engineering, earthworks, and construction supervision, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, specifications, and contractual requirements.
  • Develop and monitor project programmes and schedules, tracking progress, and identify risks and delays.
  • Manage project resources, budgets, timelines, and deliverables in accordance with contractual requirements.
  • Oversee quality assurance and quality control, to ensure the successful and timely delivery of project objectives.

Minimum Requirements:

  • BSc Engineering (Civil) with professional registration with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
  • A minimum of 15 years’ relevant engineering experience, including proven expertise in dam engineering, earthworks, and construction supervision.
  • Strong project management capabilities, with demonstrated experience in planning, conducting, and managing site investigations.
  • Proven ability in project planning, scheduling, and delivery.
  • Demonstrated experience in quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC).
  • Ability to take full ownership of projects, provide effective leadership, and collaborate confidently within multidisciplinary teams while working independently when required.
  • Willingness and ability to lead and mentor junior to mid-level technical staff on site as required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

How to Apply?

Send your CV and a brief cover letter to recruit@knightpiesold.com with the subject “Senior Project Engineer – FTC” by 4 September 2026

Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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