Senior Design Engineer / Principal Engineer / Design Manager

Leighton Asia; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Leighton Asia is seeking a seasoned Design Engineer to lead complex structural and civil design tasks in Hong Kong. You will draft drawings, perform calculations and coordinate with draftsmen and consultants to ensure timely approvals and accurate finalization.

The role requires at least 6 years of relevant design experience, familiarity with steel, reinforced concrete and ELS designs, and proficiency in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• Degree holder in Structural/Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 6 years' design experience with design consultants or contractor in an engineering-based role.
• Familiarity with steel, reinforced concrete and ELS related designs.
• Knowledge and experience of design and local codes/standards.
• Able to handle multi-tasks under pressure and deadlines.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Draft design/drawings and prepare design calculations in consultation with supervisor.
• Prepare sketches and coordinate with draftsman to produce engineering sketches, overlays, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
• Produce or review calculations and drawings for approvals and finalization.
• Address reviewers' comments on design submissions and resolve queries.
• Liaise with site staff, design consultants and subcontractors for the design of temporary and permanent works.
• Support seniors for tender submissions including tender design drawings and technical submission writeups, quantification, coordination with drafting & BIM staff.
• Proactively seek to optimise design solutions, by eliminating risks during construction, maximising temporary works reuse, ensuring practical constructability and seeking the most economical solution.
• Assist in other ad-hoc assignment
• Inspect construction of temporary works on site and issue permits to load temporary works.

Skills

English & Chinese proficiency

Multi-tasking under pressure

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Structural / Civil / Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Plaxis

FREW

SAP2000

AdSec

SketchUp

CAD/Revit

Job description

Job Duties

• Draft design/drawings and prepare design calculations (in consultation with supervisor)
• Prepare sketches and coordinate with draftsman to produce engineering sketches, overlays, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
• Produce or review calculations and drawings for subsequent internal/external approvals and finalization
• Address reviewers / approval authority comments on design submissions and resolve queries
• Liaise with the site staff, design consultants and subcontractors for the design of temporary and permanent works
• Support to seniors for preparation of tender technical submissions including tender design drawings and technical submission writeups, quantification, coordination with drafting & BIM staff
• Proactively seek to optimise design solutions, by eliminating risks during construction, maximising temporary works reuse, ensuring practical constructability and seeking the most economical solution
• Assist in other ad-hoc assignment
• Inspect construction of temporary works on site and issue permits to load temporary works.

Job Requirements

• Candidates with more experience will be considered for Principal Engineer / Design Manager
• Degree holder in Structural / Civil / Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline
• At least 6 years' design experience with design consultants or contractor in an engineering-based role.
• Familiarity with steel, reinforced concrete and ELS related designs.
• Knowledge and Experience of design and local codes/standards
• Able to handle multi-tasks under pressure and deadline
• Proficient in / propensity to learn Plaxis, FREW, SAP2000, AdSec, Sketchup, CAD/Revit
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese

Information provided will be treated in strict confidence. Applicants who are not invited for an interview within 8 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful for the applied post.