Civil Engineer (Building Construction)
Company: SWASWA Civil Construction Ltd
Location: Zambia (office-based with travel to project sites)
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: Friday, 7 November 2025
About the Role
We’re seeking a hands-on Civil Engineer with strong building-construction experience and excellent CAD/BIM and structural design software skills. You will lead and support planning, design, supervision, and delivery of projects to specification, budget, and schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, design, and review structural and architectural details for building projects.
- Produce and manage drawings/models in Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit; maintain BIM standards and model coordination.
- Perform structural analysis, design checks, and calculations using ProtaStructure and Tekla Tedds.
- Prepare BOQs, technical specifications, method statements, and construction programs (using Microsoft Project).
- Lead/oversee site works: setting-out, quality control, progress tracking, and HSE compliance.
- Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and site records; support procurement and approvals.
- Conduct inspections, testing, and snagging; close-out documentation and as-built records.
- Liaise with clients, consultants, authorities, and internal teams; produce weekly/monthly reports.
- Drive continuous improvement in digital workflows and document control (MS Office suite).
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
- Grade 12 Certificate.
- Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
- At least 5 years’ proven experience in building construction (design and site supervision).
- Tech-savvy with excellent proficiency in:
- Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit
- ProtaStructure and Tekla Tedds
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project
- Registered with EIZ and holder of a valid ERB practicing license.
- Valid Driver’s License (Class B).
- Strong knowledge of building standards/codes, QA/QC, HSE, and contract administration.
- Excellent communication, reporting, and teamwork skills; high integrity and accountability.
Desirable (Added Advantage)
- Experience with BIM coordination, clash detection, and model-based quantity extraction.
- Site contract administration (variations, claims, payment certificates).
- Familiarity with Zambian procurement and statutory processes.
Remuneration
Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
How to Apply
Email the following in a single PDF (or as clearly labeled attachments) to projects.swaswa@gmail.com not later than Friday, 7 November 2025:
- Cover Letter (max 1 page)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three traceable referees
- Copies of Academic Certificates & Professional Qualifications
- EIZ certificate and ERB practicing license
- Driver’s License (Class B)
Email subject line: Application for Employment Civil Engineer – [Your Full Name]
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. SWASWA Civil Construction Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.
