WE’RE HIRING

ENGINEERING SERVICES LEAD

Location: Lusaka

Reporting To: Operations Manager

We are seeking an experienced engineering leader to oversee:

Engineering

Maintenance

Project execution

This role focuses on safe, compliant, and cost-effective delivery, with strong attention to asset integrity, contractor governance, and disciplined project execution.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Lead and manage the engineering team.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Deliver engineering projects on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Ensure no work is done without approved budgets, defined scopes, valid contracts, and purchase orders.
• Manage contractor engagements and ensure proper approvals.
• Enforce HSE compliance and safe systems of work.
• Manage engineering budgets with cost efficiency and discipline.
• Report on project progress, capital expenditure, and maintenance performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and execution discipline.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or a related Engineering field.
• Membership of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
• Minimum 7 years’ relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in project execution, contractor management, and maintenance of industrial or infrastructure assets.
• Experience in oil marketing, energy, construction, or industrial environments is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of contract management, cost control, and engineering governance.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and asset/maintenance tools.
• Strong leadership, planning, and stakeholder management skills.

• Lead and manage the engineering team.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Deliver engineering projects on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Ensure no work is done without approved budgets, defined scopes, valid contracts, and purchase orders.
• Manage contractor engagements and ensure proper approvals.
• Enforce HSE compliance and safe systems of work.
• Manage engineering budgets with cost efficiency and discipline.
• Report on project progress, capital expenditure, and maintenance performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and execution discipline.

• Strong leadership, planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and asset/maintenance tools.
• Strong understanding of contract management, cost control, and engineering governance.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or a related Engineering field.
• Membership of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).