Chartered Structural Engineer

Jacobs; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Hong Kong is seeking a Chartered Structural Engineer to lead, manage, and deliver structural projects with excellence in design, reviews, and execution.

The role requires HKIE membership or an equivalent, a Civil/Structural engineering degree, extensive project management experience, and strong leadership and communication to coordinate with clients, authorities and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or related field.
• Corporate Member of HKIE or equivalent professional institution.
• Extensive experience in civil engineering, including project management and design review.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale building and infrastructure projects.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills; able to liaise with government authorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage structural engineering projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget compliance.
• Provide leadership, oversight, and technical guidance to project teams.
• Conduct structural design reviews for site works and construction activities.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to meet objectives.
• Oversee detailed design and delivery of infrastructure and building projects.
• Ensure compliance with local and international design codes, seismic and environmental requirements.
• Manage technical reviews, design audits, and value engineering.
• Prepare and present proposals, reports, and documentation to clients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Design reviews

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is seeking a highly motivated and Chartered Structural Engineer to join our team in Hong Kong. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading, managing, and delivering structural engineering projects, ensuring excellence in design, technical review, project supervision, and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage structural engineering projects, ensuring compliance with quality standards, project schedules, and budget requirements.
• Provide leadership, oversight, and technical guidance to project teams, including resident supervisors, team assistants, and other project personnel.
• Conduct structural design reviews and provide technical expertise for site works and construction activities.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved successfully.
• Oversee the detailed design and delivery of various infrastructure and building projects.
• Ensure compliance with local and international design codes, standards, and regulations, including seismic design and environmental requirements.
• Manage and supervise technical reviews, design audits, and value engineering/alternative design assessments for civil and structural works.
• Prepare and present project proposals, technical reports, and other project documentation to clients and stakeholders.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field.
• Corporate Member of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) or equivalent professional institution.
• Extensive experience in civil engineering, including project management and design review.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale building and infrastructure projects
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in liaising with government authorities, contractors, and other stakeholders.

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