Senior Electrical Engineer

Job description

Electrical Engineer — Project & Operations Manager

Lusaka, Zambia | Full-time, Permanent | Travel Required

You bring the technical credibility. You bring the people skills. You keep the whole thing moving.

ABOUT TIMBUKTU

Timbuktu is an independent solar energy company delivering commercial and industrial PV and storage projects across Zambia and the region. We design and build systems that work — reliably, safely, and on time. Our team is small, technically serious, and growing.

THE ROLE

We need an experienced Electrical Engineer who has grown into — or is ready to step fully into — a project and operations management role. You understand how solar projects are built, you can read a design and spot a problem, and you know how to run a team that is spread across multiple sites.

This role is the link between the technical work and the business outcome. You will manage project delivery, coordinate field teams, manage subcontractors, handle client relationships, and ensure that what we promise gets built correctly and on time.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead the delivery of solar PV and storage projects from contract signature through to final handover
• Plan and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation across concurrent projects
• Manage and coordinate field teams, local subcontractors, and specialist vendors
• Hold regular site visits to monitor quality, progress, and safety compliance
• Act as the primary client point of contact during project execution
• Review and approve designs, submittals, and technical documentation
• Identify and manage variation orders, delays, and commercial risks
• Report project status to senior management clearly and on time
• Contribute to operational procedures, team training, and continuous improvement
• Travel to project sites across Zambia and the region regularly

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (B ENG or equivalent)
• 5–15 years of experience, with at least 3 years in a project management or site leadership role
• Solid technical background in solar PV, power systems, or electrical construction — you can have a credible technical conversation and you know when something is wrong
• Proven ability to manage teams, subcontractors, and client relationships simultaneously
• Strong commercial awareness — you understand contracts, variations, and project cost control
• Clear communicator: written reports, client meetings, and site briefings all need to land
• Organised under pressure — multiple projects, competing priorities, imperfect information
• Valid driver’s licence

Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa is a genuine advantage here. We are open to all nationalities. English is the working language.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

We offer an expat package structured around your experience and situation. We are flexible on how the package is structured and it is negotiable.

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

• Based in Lusaka with regular travel to sites (domestic and regional)
• Full-time, permanent position
• Standard working hours — with the reality that active projects set their own schedule

If you feel you do not fit the profile but you are still interested in working for us! Please contact me at a.vliet@timbuktu-holdings.com, we are also looking to expand our technical staff!