26 Aug 2026

Senior Project Engineer at Knight Piesold Southern Africa

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Job Description


We are looking for a skilled and driven Senior Project Engineer to join our team in Zambia. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a two-year fixed-term contract, work at a dynamic mining site, and make a tangible impact through your engineering expertise, leadership, and commitment to project excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage civil engineering projects, ensuring delivery in accordance with the agreed scope, programme, budget, and quality standards.
  • Provide technical leadership on dams engineering, earthworks, and construction supervision, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, specifications, and contractual requirements.
  • Develop and monitor project programmes and schedules, tracking progress, and identify risks and delays.
  • Manage project resources, budgets, timelines, and deliverables in accordance with contractual requirements.
  • Oversee quality assurance and quality control, to ensure the successful and timely delivery of project objectives.

Minimum Requirements:

  • BSc Engineering (Civil) with professional registration with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
  • A minimum of 15 years’ relevant engineering experience, including proven expertise in dam engineering, earthworks, and construction supervision.
  • Strong project management capabilities, with demonstrated experience in planning, conducting, and managing site investigations.
  • Proven ability in project planning, scheduling, and delivery.
  • Demonstrated experience in quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC).
  • Ability to take full ownership of projects, provide effective leadership, and collaborate confidently within multidisciplinary teams while working independently when required.
  • Willingness and ability to lead and mentor junior to mid-level technical staff on site as required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
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Method of Application

Send your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected] with the subject “Senior Project Engineer – FTC” by 4 September 2026

Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.




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