About the Role
Helios Towers, a leading independent telecommunications infrastructure company operating across Africa and the Middle East, will be attending the 2026 Careers in Africa Paris Summit to engage high-calibre mid- to senior-career professionals interested in long-term opportunities across its markets.
Requirements
Location: Paris
Dates: 14–15 May 2026
Format: In-person, half-day sessions
Attendance: By shortlisting and invitation only
As Project Engineer – Quality Assurance, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of telecom infrastructure projects across Helios Towers DRC. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for translating approved project scope into executable site activities, ensuring full compliance with Helios Towers’ Quality, Technical, and Health & Safety standards.
You will oversee subcontractor performance, ensure accurate implementation of Project Design Packs, and drive quality assurance across tower, power, and layout installations. Operating across Kinshasa and provincial regions, you will contribute to safe, high-quality project execution while supporting continuous improvement within the Projects function.
Role Responsibilities:
Ensure project scope is accurately captured in the Project Design Pack (tower, power, layout) and approve executable designs, including BoM and BoQ.
Validate that all designs comply with Helios Towers technical specifications, installation manuals, and customer requirements.
Conduct Quality Control and Quality Assurance checks to ensure project deliverables meet Helios Towers standards.
Review and verify the completeness and accuracy of As-Built documentation from subcontractors and clients.
Train subcontractors on installation standards and quality assurance procedures.
Review subcontractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements to ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements.
Verify ICNIRP compliance and carry out on-site Health & Safety inspections.
Act as the on-site liaison with subcontractors, coordinating progress updates, inspections, testing, and commissioning activities.
Arrange site access in line with project schedules and contractual milestones.
Monitor subcontractor quality performance and manage snag identification and resolution.
Identify and escalate project risks, scope deviations, and quality issues to project leadership.
Support project reviews, continuous improvement initiatives, and knowledge sharing within the Projects team.
Ideal Profile:
African national currently based in Paris or greater Île-de-France
Willing to relocate to Africa
Experience in high-growth, multi-country environments preferred
Diploma or Degree in Engineering or Project Management.
3–5 years’ experience in complex engineering or capital projects (telecoms, energy, civil, oil & gas).
Experience coordinating, supervising, or controlling site-based project activities.
Experience operating in Africa and managing work in remote or challenging environments.
Professional working proficiency in French; English desirable.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently to provincial and remote project sites.
Project Management certification (preferred).
Quality and/or Health & Safety certification (desirable).
Experience in DRC or similar operating environments (desirable).
What Helios Offers
Helios Towers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.