Senior Engineer (Civil / Geotechnical)

Randstad Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 558,000 - 670,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary HK$50,000–HK$?

5-day work week, Kowloon head office

Leave & Insurance: 14 days annual, med

Job summary

Randstad Hong Kong Limited is seeking a Senior Engineer (Civil/Geotechnical) to take technical ownership across diverse civil and geotechnical projects. The role is primarily office-based in Kowloon Bay with occasional site visits, and reports to the Design Manager.

You will lead engineering design reviews, coordinate submissions, support tendering with competitive technical proposals, and mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance with BD/GEO/CDDD requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Professional qualifications: MHKIE (Civil/Geotechnical) or Chartered Engineer.
• 3+ years post-qualification experience in Hong Kong civil/geotechnical works.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support site formation, slope works, earthworks, ELS, foundations and retaining structures.
• Review engineering designs, submissions, method statements and construction methods.
• Assist tendering with technical proposals and value engineering ideas.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, BD, GEO, CEDD and government authorities on technical matters.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the design team's growth and capability.

Skills

Technical leadership

Design review

Tendering support

Stakeholder liaison

Regulatory knowledge

Mentorship

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

MHKIE (Civil or Geotechnical)

Chartered Engineer

Job description

About the Company

We are an established and fast-growing specialist civil and geotechnical contractor in Hong Kong, with a strong track record across site formation, slope works, excavation and lateral support (ELS), earthworks, and foundation projects. Currently expanding our technical capabilities and pursuing higher-tier contractor registration upgrades, we combine the stability of a well-established construction business with the agility of a progressive, forward-looking engineering team.

About the Team

You will join a close-knit, collaborative Design Department of 4–5 engineers based in our Kowloon head office, reporting directly to the Design Manager. Because we operate with a flat, non-bureaucratic structure, you will have direct visibility to senior management, external AP/RSE/RGE teams, and government authorities. We offer a contractor-side work-life balance—a true 5-day work week (Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM)—in a supportive environment where you will also help mentor junior engineers.

About the Job

We are looking for a Senior Engineer (Civil / Geotechnical) to take technical ownership across a wide variety of civil and geotechnical projects—with your specific portfolio tailored around your core technical strengths and specialties. Primarily office-based in Kowloon Bay with occasional site visits, your key responsibilities include:

• Technical Leadership: Lead and provide technical support for site formation, slope works, earthworks, ELS, foundations, and retaining structure projects.

• Design & Submissions: Review and coordinate engineering designs, technical submissions, method statements, and practical construction methodologies.

• Tendering & Value Engineering: Support tendering activities by preparing competitive technical proposals and driving practical value engineering initiatives.

• Stakeholder Liaison: Liaise directly with clients, consultants, AP/RSE/RGE, and government authorities (BD, GEO, CEDD) on technical and statutory matters.

• Compliance & Mentorship: Ensure full compliance with contractual and statutory requirements while mentoring junior engineering staff within the design team.

• Business Growth: Contribute to strengthening the company’s technical profile to support upcoming tenders and contractor registration upgrades.

What We Offer

• Competitive Package: HK$50,000 – HK$60,00 monthly base salary (12 months), plus a discretionary year-end bonus (targeted around 1 month, paid in December).

• Work-Life Balance: 5-day work week (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM) at our Kowloon head office with occasional site visits.

• Leave & Insurance: 14 days of paid annual leave, plus comprehensive medical and life insurance coverage.

Skills & Experiences Required

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline, with MHKIE (Civil or Geotechnical), Chartered Engineer, or an equivalent recognized professional qualification.

• Experience: 3+ years of post-qualification experience, with a solid contractor-side background in Hong Kong civil and geotechnical works—specifically covering Site Formation, Slope Works, ELS, Earthworks & Ground Investigation, and/or Foundations & Retaining Structures.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Well-versed in Buildings Department (BD), GEO, CEDD, and Hong Kong public works requirements and submission procedures.

• Core Attributes: Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with the initiative to take ownership of diverse projects and guide junior teammates.