CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN – Bindura University of Science Education

The main function of the Civil Engineering Technician is to give technical support to the Projects Manager. The successful incumbent would be involved in reading and understanding plans for a proposed project in order to replicate it on the project site, as well as monitoring project progress on site. The role involves monitoring process materials and supervising sites involved in the construction activity so as to ensure compliance with standards, as well as specifications.

Qualifications and Experience
Diploma Civil/Structural Engineering or its equivalent;
Three (3) years post-qualification experience in a relevant field.

Duties and Responsibilities
Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects and to ensure conformance to specifications;
Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings;
Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements;
Prepare reports and document project activities and data and report progress to the Projects Manager;
Confer with the Projects Manager to determine project details, such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions;

Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes;
Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites;
Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to the supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts;
Conduct materials test and analysis, using tools and equipment, and applying engineering knowledge;
Preparing timelines for the supply of materials, human resources, etc. needed for a project on-site.
NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.