Manager – Civil Engineering

Background

Nava Avocado Limited invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and results-oriented professionals for the following positions at its operations in Kawambwa District, Luapula Province.

Role Purpose

To lead the planning, execution and control of civil engineering works across the Company’s infrastructure projects, ensuring delivery to required technical, quality, cost and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Plan, coordinate and supervise civil engineering works across the estate.
• Review engineering drawings, designs, specifications, Bills of Quantities and construction methodologies.
• Monitor contractors and internal teams to ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Develop work programmes and monitor progress against agreed schedules and budgets.
• Verify quantities, measurements and completed works for payment purposes.
• Coordinate procurement requirements for civil works, materials and services.
• Ensure effective quality control and inspection of civil construction activities.
• Identify technical risks, construction delays and cost overruns and recommend corrective action.
• Maintain accurate project records, drawings, progress reports and completion documentation.
• Ensure all works comply with applicable health, safety, environmental and Company requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to engineering personnel and contractors.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Paid up member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia.
• At least 8 years’ relevant civil engineering experience, with demonstrated responsibility for project or construction management.
• Experience supervising contractors and multidisciplinary construction activities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOQs and technical specifications.
• Experience within agriculture, industrial developments, large construction projects or greenfield operations will be advantageous.

Additional Notes

Nava Avocado Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications are encouraged from all suitably qualified candidates, including women and persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise civil engineering works across the estate.
• Review engineering drawings, designs, specifications, Bills of Quantities and construction methodologies.
• Monitor contractors and internal teams to ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Develop work programmes and monitor progress against agreed schedules and budgets.
• Verify quantities, measurements and completed works for payment purposes.
• Coordinate procurement requirements for civil works, materials and services.
• Ensure effective quality control and inspection of civil construction activities.
• Identify technical risks, construction delays and cost overruns and recommend corrective action.
• Maintain accurate project records, drawings, progress reports and completion documentation.
• Ensure all works comply with applicable health, safety, environmental and Company requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to engineering personnel and contractors.

Skills

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOQs and technical specifications.
• Project management
• Construction management
• Supervision
• Quality control
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Procurement coordination
• Technical guidance

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Paid up member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia.
• At least 8 years’ relevant civil engineering experience, with demonstrated responsibility for project or construction management.
• Experience supervising contractors and multidisciplinary construction activities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOQs and technical specifications.
• Experience within agriculture, industrial developments, large construction projects or greenfield operations will be advantageous.

How to Apply

Job application procedure
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Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to submit:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae;
• Copies of relevant validated academic and professional qualifications; and
• A brief cover letter clearly indicating the position being applied for.

Applications should be submitted no later than 16th September 2026 clearly stating the position being applied.

Candidates should only apply for positions for which they substantially meet the stated qualifications and experience requirements.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.