Civil Engineer

Job description

Maamba Energy Limited (MEL), jointly owned by Nava Bharat Singapore Pte. Limited and ZCCM-IH Plc, is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic professional to build a career under the Civil Engineering Section / Mining Department in Maamba, Sinazongwe District, Southern Province.

Position: Civil Engineer

Purpose of the Role
The Civil Engineer will provide technical engineering expertise, field supervision and logistics management for civil construction and maintenance works, supporting the Senior Civil Engineer in delivering MEL’s civil works programme. The role involves supervising civil and construction works at MEL’s mine, township and office facilities, ensuring quality and safety, planning budgets and purchase requisitions, overseeing construction execution and maintenance, and providing technical supervision and mentorship to junior civil staff.

Key Responsibilities
Civil Works Planning and Logistics
– Prepare budgetary proposals, quantity estimates and cost plans in line with the approved civil works programme.
– Prepare purchase requisitions for materials, equipment and services, and schedule deliveries with Procurement and Stores.
– Assist in preparing risk assessments for civil works activities and maintain an inventory of fixtures, fittings and civil materials.

Civil Works Execution and Supervision
– Supervise civil works execution, including site supervision, logistics arrangements and coordination of civil supervisors and work teams.
– Ensure projects comply with legal requirements, especially health and safety, and assess sustainability and environmental impact.
– Inspect project sites regularly to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications, quality standards and safety requirements.
– Provide technical solutions to construction problems and escalate significant technical issues to the Civil Manager.

Team Supervision and Development
– Monitor manpower deployment and attendance for civil team staff and contractors.
– Provide input to staff performance appraisals, identify performance gaps and support development plans.
– Provide supervision, mentorship and technical assistance to civil supervisors and junior staff.

Health, Safety and Environment
– Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulations and compliance requirements.
– Ensure cleanliness and hygiene at civil worksites and promptly communicate unsafe conditions, accidents or injuries.

Reporting
– Prepare weekly progress reports on civil works activities.
– Arrange weekly progress photographs and maintain photographic and written records of construction milestones.

Required Qualifications
– Grade 12 School Certificate.
– Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised institution.
– Paid-up member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).

Experience
– Minimum 5 years of experience in Civil Engineering and Construction, with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
– Demonstrated experience in construction supervision, quality assurance and safety compliance on active sites.
– Mining site civil works experience.
– AutoCAD design experience for site layouts and construction drawings.

Skills and Abilities
– Civil works execution, construction supervision, site logistics and quality control.
– Budget preparation, quantity estimation and purchase requisition management.
– Construction risk assessment and health and safety compliance.
– Progress reporting and photographic documentation.
– Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint at intermediate level.
– Structural or civil design software.
– SAP procurement module for purchase requisition will be an added advantage.
– Thorough knowledge of relevant engineering design codes and standards.

How to Apply
Candidates who meet the qualifications and experience should submit an application enclosing a detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA), and three (3) traceable referees.

Applications should be sent with the subject line: Application for [Position Title] – [Applicant Name]

Email: applications@maambaenergy.com

Application Deadline: 27th July 2026.

Address:
The Human Resource & Administration Manager
Maamba Energy Limited
P.O. Box 99
Maamba