The Road Development Agency (RDA) is a statutory body of the Government of Zambia established under the Public Roads Act No. 12 of 2002 as amended. The Agency is responsible for care, planning, maintenance and construction of public roads in Zambia. It also regulates the maximum permissible weights on roads, conducts studies for the development, maintenance and improvement of the road network, and reviews design standards and classification.

The Agency wishes to fill the following vacant positions:

CORPORATE SERVICES DIRECTORATE

MONITORING AND EVALUATION UNIT

1. SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR RDA5 (2 POSITIONS): HEAD OFFICE

Job Summary

Reporting to the Principal Quantity Surveyor, the Senior Quantity Surveyor is responsible for providing vital input in the monitoring and evaluation of road projects by giving costing advice, providing cost estimates and cost risk analysis, appraising breakdowns of rates and/or lump sum prices and ensuring cost control of road projects undertaken by the Agency in accordance with the specific conditions of contract so as to ensure value for money.

Responsibilities or duties

• Preparing detailed cost estimates.
• Maintaining cost tracking database.
• Analysing contractor claims.
• Monitoring cost performance.
• Supporting cost risk analysis.
• Assisting in reviewing certification processes.
• Performing any other lawful duties as may be assigned to him/her by the supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications or requirements 

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Science or equivalent.
• Valid Membership of the Zambia Institute of Quantity Surveyors.

Skills and Attributes

• Good team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work with minimum supervision.
• Effective cost planning and control techniques.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Mature and courteous with professionalism and respect in all interactions.
• Must be computer literate, preferably also in project management and predictive cost analytics software.

Experience needed

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Quantity Surveying.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed cost estimates.
• Maintaining cost tracking database.
• Analysing contractor claims.
• Monitoring cost performance.
• Supporting cost risk analysis.
• Assisting in reviewing certification processes.
• Performing any other lawful duties as may be assigned to him/her by the supervisor from time to time.

Skills

• Good team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work with minimum supervision.
• Effective cost planning and control techniques.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Mature and courteous with professionalism and respect in all interactions.
• Must be computer literate, preferably also in project management and predictive cost analytics software.

Qualifications

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Science or equivalent.
• Valid Membership of the Zambia Institute of Quantity Surveyors.

How to Apply

Job application procedure
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ONLY Zambian citizens meeting the above requirements should submit applications with academic and professional qualifications certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority as true copies and a detailed Curriculum Vitae in a sealed envelope, clearly stating the position being applied for, to:

The Director & Chief Executive Officer

Road Development Agency

P.O. Box 50003

Fairley Road, Ridgeway

LUSAKA

Applications are to be deposited in the sealed box placed at the RDA Head Office, Lusaka.

Closing date for submission of applications: 14th August, 2026 at 17:00hrs.

Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.