About Us
Zimbabwe Association of
Consulting Engineers
The Zimbabwe Association of Consulting Engineers (ZACE) is the representative body for consulting engineering firms in Zimbabwe. The association brings together the country's leading engineering practices to advance professional standards, facilitate knowledge exchange, and advocate for the role of engineering in Zimbabwe's development.
ZACE is committed to promoting the highest standards of professional engineering practice and ethics, ensuring that consulting engineers deliver quality services that meet international standards.
Our Mission
To promote and represent the interests of consulting engineers in Zimbabwe, uphold professional excellence and ethical standards, and contribute to the development of Zimbabwe through engineering knowledge and practice.
Our Vision
To be the leading voice of the consulting engineering profession in Zimbabwe, recognised for its commitment to excellence, professional development, and the advancement of engineering for national development.
History & Background
ZACE has been the standard-bearer for consulting engineering in Zimbabwe for decades. Through political and economic challenges, the association has maintained its role as the foremost representative body for consulting engineers, maintaining links with international organisations and advocating for the profession at the highest levels.
The association's membership spans a broad range of engineering disciplines including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and building services engineering, with member firms operating across Zimbabwe and regionally.
International Affiliations
ZACE maintains relationships with international consulting engineering bodies including FIDIC (International Federation of Consulting Engineers) and the regional ACEAFRICA network. These affiliations ensure that Zimbabwean consulting engineers remain connected to global best practices and standards.
Membership Benefits
Professional Representation
Advocacy at the highest levels of government and industry on behalf of consulting engineering firms.
Networking Opportunities
Access to a community of Zimbabwe's leading engineering practices and regional counterparts.
Industry Resources
Access to contract templates including FIDIC contracts, technical guidelines, and industry publications.
CPD Events
Continuing professional development events, workshops, seminars, and training programmes.
Professional Recognition
Recognition as part of a professional body committed to engineering excellence and ethical practice.
Global Standards
Connection to FIDIC and ACEAFRICA networks ensuring alignment with international best practices.
Aims of the Association
To regulate the Consulting Engineering profession in Zimbabwe. The Association's core objective has been to set up professional standards in Engineering Consultancy. Its Members are charged with a responsibility to society to uplift the quality of human life and generate wealth through appropriate use of engineering and technology.
Maintain a high level of professionalism and ethical practice amongst its members.
Represent its Members on issues of common interest and promote a high level of skill and competence amongst its members.
Prohibit its members from participating in contracting or the marketing of engineering products, thus maintaining their independence and ensuring that advice given to clients is unbiased.
To recommend fee scales that will give its members fair reward for their services and at the same time ensuring the client receives value for money.
To promote and enhance the image of its members and promote the Association as the voice for the Consulting Engineering industry.
To provide a forum for discussion of topics of common interest to its Members.
To represent its Members in discussions with client bodies such as Government Departments, Local Authorities, Parastatals and Non-Governmental Organisations as well as Aid Agencies and Financiers.
Our Values
Responsibility
Accountable to society, clients, and the profession in all that we do.
Competence
Delivering engineering services to the highest technical standards.
Integrity
Honest, transparent, and trustworthy in every engagement.
Impartiality
Independent advice free from commercial or personal bias.
Fairness
Equitable treatment of clients, members, and all stakeholders.
Advantages of Using a Consulting Engineer
An independent Consulting Engineer serves his client best because he:
Is legally obliged through The Engineering Council Act to carry the professional liability for the work he undertakes.
Provides professional engineering services based on objective and impartial evaluation.
Has no commercial connection with manufacturers, suppliers or contractors.
Is free to select without bias the material and equipment most suitable for his clients' needs.
Has technical qualifications which ensure the appropriate standards of skill.
Specialises in his own major branch of engineering as well as having a broad background of experience and acquaintance in related fields.
Is familiar with the most modern techniques because of his daily practice of the profession.
Has the organisation and technical resources required to complete the engineering in the time agreed.
Provides a specialised contract management service.
…And When to Use One
A Consulting Engineer's services are required when:
It is necessary to have an independent technically qualified and experienced person or organisation responsible for the overall project or a particular section of the project.
It is an advantage to the client to make use of a Consulting Engineer's services at the earliest stages of project development. In this way advice and service can be provided in stages consistent with the client's desire and ability to develop the project. This continuity of advice and assistance during the stages of development is a considerable advantage to the client.
A Consulting Engineer's services are generally required when a client has no technically qualified and experienced staff to handle the project, or has technical staff but does not have the capacity to handle the project in the time required.