Engineer – Project Implementation

Job description

EMPLOYMENT ADVERTISEMENT

The Mission of the Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (LWSC) is to provide climate resilient quality water supply and sanitation services. In order to achieve this, the Company endeavors to have a pool of talent with appropriate qualifications, experiences, skills, attitudes and abilities. LWSC now seeks to recruit a dynamic, result-oriented and energetic Zambians to fill the under listed vacant position on permanent and pensionable basis.

1. POSITION : Engineer – Project Implementation (01)

Job Purpose

To effectively supervise, coordinate and manage the implementation of water supply and sanitation infrastructure projects (both in-house and contractor-executed), ensuring compliance with technical specifications, contractual obligations (including FIDIC conditions or equivalent), environmental and social safeguards, and quality standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Project Supervision and Implementation – Supervise construction works and ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications, quality and timelines.
2. Contract Administration – Administer contracts, payments, variations, claims and Extensions of Time (EOTs) in accordance with contract conditions.
3. Planning, Monitoring and Reporting – Prepare work plans, monitor progress and produce periodic project reports.
4. Design and Technical Support – Prepare and review designs, drawings, specifications, Bill of Quantities (BOQs) and cost estimates.
5. Environmental and Social Safeguards – Ensure compliance with environmental, social, health and safety requirements.
6. Stakeholder Coordination – Coordinate contractors, consultants, internal departments, regulators and other stakeholders.
7. Quality and Risk Management – Ensure Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) compliance and identify and mitigate project risks.
8. Documentation and Record Keeping – Maintain accurate project, contractual and site records.
9. Technical Support and Mentorship – Provide technical support, mentor junior staff and undertake other assigned duties.

Qualifications and Experience

1. School Certificate with credit and above in Mathematics and English
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
3. Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant post-qualification experience in construction supervision, water supply, or sanitation projects.
4. Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
5. Registered or eligible for registration with the Engineering Registration Board (ERB) of Zambia.
Skills Specification
1. Good organization and planning skills.
2. Working Knowledge of water distribution and transmission networks installation.
3. Strong knowledge of engineering design and construction principles.
4. Good understanding of FIDIC or equivalent contract conditions and project management practices.
5. Good working knowledge of computers and proficiency in engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Water GEMs, Sewer GEMS, Arc GIS, Microsoft Projects or equivalent).
6. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
7. Excellent report writing and communication skills.
8. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
9. Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
10. Valid manual driver’s license with at least two (2) years of driving experience.

LWSC values the provision of equal employment opportunities, therefore, candidates who meet the job specifications, experience and competencies are all encouraged to apply.
Applications together with photocopies of certificates and detailed curriculum vitae should reach the undersigned not later than 11th November, 2026.

The Director Human Resource and Administration
Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited
Plot No. 871, Katemo Road, Rhodes Park
P.O. BOX 50198
LUSAKA

Or email: jobs@lwsc.com.zm (online applications must be in single PDF file)

Any form of lobbying will lead to an automatic disqualification of the candidate, and only shortlisted applicants who meet the requirements will be shortlisted.
Vision: To be an innovative and sustainable utility.