CIVIL ENGINEER

The civil engineer will have experience in rehabilitation plans, designs, and oversees the repair, restoration, and upgrading of existing infrastructure such as buildings and facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Condition Assessments: Inspect aging or damaged structures to identify structural defects, material degradation, and maintenance needs.
• Rehabilitation Design: Develop cost-effective repair strategies, retrofitting schemes, and technical drawings using software like AutoCAD.
• Cost Estimation & BoQs: Prepare detailed bills of quantities (BoQs), material estimates, and project cost forecasts.
• Site Supervision: Monitor ongoing repair work to ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and project timelines.
• Quality Control: Test retrofitting materials (such as concrete strength and steel integrity) to verify they meet safety requirements.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with contractors, local authorities, and clients to manage project execution and resolve site challenges.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 3 to 8+ years of professional experience focusing on infrastructure repair, site supervision, or construction management.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD tools, structural analysis, technical report writing, and reading as-built drawings.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with local building codes, health and safety legislation, and environmental compliance.
• Credentials: Professional registration with a recognized governing body (such as the Engineering Institution of Zambia for local practice

How to Apply

Please send your CV and qualifications to careers@wood-works.co.za

How to Apply

Apply by emailing: careers@wood-works.co.za