Planning Engineer – Civil

Job description

INF 5 – Planning Engineer – Civil (1)
Employment Type: Permanent & Pensionable
Location: Lusaka Province
Closing Date: October 23, 2025
Job Description

Responsible for implementation of infrastructure support services and Civil/Structural works under project implementation to ensure that projects are executed according to contract specifications and that deliverables are within time schedule, quality, scope and budget.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Management

Management of Construction works to ensure adherence to Engineering principles and building regulations & standards.
Planning and supervision of day-to-day site activities as required, ensuring safe execution of works.
Producing detailed Engineering drawings as required
Assessing potential risks, materials, and costs

Execution of Project Implementation Plans

Plan and schedule project timelines, track project deliverables using appropriate tools.
Provide direction and support to project teams.
Risk & quality Management
Procurement & Change Management

Acceptance Testing and System KPIs

Plan and execute acceptance tests.
Identify critical system KPIs and ensure trending for acceptance.

Reporting

Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders, present reports defining project progress, problems andsolutions Resource and Cost Management
Manage & document contractor and in-house meetings.

Cost Management/Budget

Manage the project expenditure to within the budget.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent Engineering Degree
Member of EIZ and EngRB
Key Competencies and Skills
Profound knowledge in Civil and Structural Engineering practices, standards and regulations
Knowledge of project management tools & techniques, contract management
Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), MS Project (or equivalent) and SharePoint is required
AutoCAD proficiency
Site Supervision-end to end site management (Civil works supervision, installation, acceptance and handover).
Interpretation of the Technical drawings and validation for implementation in the field.
Analysis and approval of tower sites’ structures for other operators’ collocation purpose.
Identifies problems/issues.
Strength in Commissioning, installation of telecom related works
Strength in quality inspection and site Audits and supervision
Solves non-routine problems by independently applying judgment to established analysis and standard approaches.
Integrates/evaluates multiple factors to develop creative practical solutions.
People Skills
Communication skills
Able to set own priorities.
Uses discretion to complete assignments;
Independently applies knowledge of technical practices and specialty area standards.
Independently completes assignments;
Exchanges complex technical information
Provides guidance to others in work area breaking down information in a systematic/logical manner
Cultivates good peer working relationship
Years of Experience Required
3years of experience in Civil Engineering role preferably in Telecommunication Industry