Welcome Zimfest
From classroom to boardroom, in the built environment.
ZiDCEP helps UK-based Zimbabwean engineers, architects, surveyors, construction professionals and project leaders develop throughout their careers—from first qualification to senior leadership.
Come visit us at the ZiDCEP stand - we'd love to meet you.
ZiDCEP - Built on experience.
Every figure shown represents the collective expertise of our professionals across the network.
£10.8bn+
Project Portfolio Represented
640+
Years of Professional Experience
10
Built Environment Disciplines Represented
42
Experienced Members Available to Mentor
A professional network connecting Zimbabwean built environment professionals across the UK and beyond.
Built environment careers
One qualification, many directions—and more than one way in.
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Architecture
Quantity Surveying
Project Management
Building Services
Construction Management
Still at school or college
GCSEs including Maths and Science provide the foundation. Progress through A Levels, a T Level or a Degree Apprenticeship before entering the profession.
Already working
Technician apprenticeships can progress into degree apprenticeships. Experienced professionals may also demonstrate competence through portfolio-based routes.
See Where a Career in the Built Environment Can Take You
From graduates to senior industry leaders, ZiDCEP members demonstrate the breadth of careers and opportunities available across the built environment.
These members illustrate just a small part of the expertise within ZiDCEP's growing professional network—from graduates beginning their careers to senior leaders delivering nationally significant infrastructure projects.
GC
Godwell Chisi
Quantity Surveyor
Graduate
Representing the next generation of quantity surveyors beginning their UK professional journey.
PM
Pam Mareya
Quantity Surveyor
experienced professional
Experienced quantity surveyor supporting commercial excellence while mentoring the next generation of professionals.
BD
Bekithemba Dendere
BIM Manager
Digital Construction Leader
Driving digital delivery through BIM, Building Services Engineering and collaborative project delivery.
TM
Tendai Lauren Mbiba
Project Manager
Major Infrastructure Leader
Delivering major infrastructure projects and leading high-performing teams for more than 20 years.
RA
Racheal Abbott
Quality Advisor
Health, Safety & Quality Professional
Ensuring infrastructure projects are delivered safely, compliantly and to the highest quality standards.
Why connect with ZiDCEP?
CONNECT
Build relationships with Zimbabwean professionals across the diaspora.
SHOWCASE
Share your expertise, experience and achievements with a growing professional network.
Our Network Includes
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Architecture
Quantity Surveying
DEVELOP
Access mentoring, career pathways and professional development opportunities.
CONTRIBUTE
Support students and future professionals through knowledge sharing and mentorship.
Project Management
Construction Management
Mechanical Engineering