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Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy. 

We are seeking an experienced Civil Site Supervisor to oversee overhead line construction activities. The successful candidate will supervise site works, monitor safety and quality compliance, and ensure construction progress is achieved in line with project requirements.


Role responsibilities

• Supervise daily overhead line construction works on site.
• Monitor progress on foundations, structure erection, and completion activities.
• Ensure contractor compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and construction procedures.
• Review site progress and identify risks, delays, or non-conformances.
• Oversee key activities including excavation, concrete works, backfilling, compaction, support structure assembly, and erection.
• Monitor critical quality aspects.
• Uphold health and safety compliance for personnel, plant, and lifting activities.
• Maintain daily site records and provide input into weekly progress reports.
• Ensure construction activities meet project schedule requirements.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders to resolve site issues.
• Verify quantities, site records, and completed works for reporting and certification.
• Support inspections, testing, commissioning preparation, and handover activities.

Minimum requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in a civil supervision role on overhead line or transmission line projects.
• Strong understanding of line construction activities, quality control, and site safety requirements.
• Strong reporting, communication, and coordination skills

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success.  We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.  We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices.