Lead, Structural Engineer (Kuala Lumpur)

UEM Edgenta; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Asset Management & Infrastructure Solutions company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to provide technical leadership and oversee engineering projects. The role requires at least 15 years of relevant experience and expertise in design according to Eurocodes. Responsibilities include managing project deliverables, ensuring compliance with standards, and fostering client relationships. This position plays a critical role in driving engineering excellence and optimizing project outcomes for the company.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in structural and bridge design.
• Registered Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia.
• Expertise in structural and bridge design according to Eurocodes and British Standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for structural and bridge engineering works.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and engineering standards.
• Review and approve key engineering deliverables to ensure accuracy and safety.
• Manage project deliverables within scope, quality standards, and budget.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Structural engineering leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

STAAD.Pro

MIDAS Civil

Job description

Responsible for providing technical leadership and strategic direction for structural engineering projects, ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and compliant design solutions. The role oversees the planning, design, review, and coordination of structural works across all project stages, while mentoring engineers, managing resources, and engaging with clients and stakeholders. The Lead, Structural Engineer plays a key role in upholding engineering excellence, optimizing project outcomes, and supporting the company’s business growth through technical expertise and professional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall technical leadership and accountability for structural and bridge engineering works: Lead and govern all structural engineering activities across project lifecycles (from investigation and conceptual design to detailed design, construction support, and audit reviews) to ensure structural integrity, safety, compliance, and fitness for purpose.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, codes, and engineering standards: Oversee and enforce adherence to applicable regulations, authority requirements, and recognised design standards (e.g. Eurocodes, British Standards) to mitigate technical, safety, and regulatory risks.
• Review, approve, and endorse key engineering deliverables: Critically review and approve designs, calculations, drawings, and technical submissions to ensure accuracy, constructability, risk mitigation, and alignment with project and client requirements.
• Lead and manage the delivery of structural engineering projects: Ensure project deliverables are achieved within agreed scope, quality standards, timelines, and budget through effective planning, coordination, and technical decision‑making.
• Plan and optimise engineering resources: Ensure adequate and efficient manpower deployment by conducting resource planning, optimising workload distribution, and balancing technical capability with project demands to maximise productivity and delivery efficiency.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders: Lead technical coordination, resolve design and construction challenges, and provide timely engineering solutions to maintain project momentum and minimise delivery risks.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Structures team: Provide coaching, technical guidance, and performance feedback to engineers to strengthen technical capability, improve design quality, and build a sustainable talent pipeline.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement: Drive improvements in engineering processes, methodologies, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency, consistency, and quality, while promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships: Provide trusted technical advice during project discussions, manage client expectations, and ensure satisfaction through responsive, high‑quality structural engineering solutions.
• Prepare and present technical reports and recommendations: Develop clear, concise, and professional technical reports, submissions, and presentations to support decision‑making by clients, authorities, and internal stakeholders.
• Support business development and strategic initiatives: Contribute technical input to proposals, tenders, and business strategies, and identify new opportunities through professional networks to support the company’s growth objectives.
• Drive innovation and value engineering solutions: Champion innovative, cost‑effective, and sustainable structural engineering solutions that optimise resources, improve constructability, and enhance overall project value.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 15 years’ relevant experience in structural and bridge design.
• Registered Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).
• Strong expertise in structural and bridge design in accordance with Eurocodes, British Standards, and related design codes.
• Proficient in engineering design software such as AutoCAD, STAAD.Pro, and/or MIDAS Civil.

UEM Edgenta is the region’s leading Asset Management & Infrastructure Solutions company. We are listed on Bursa Malaysia (KLSE: EDGENTA) with a clear vision to Optimise Assets and Improve Lives.

We promise the Edgenta Way of delivering quality services to our clients by going beyond standards and offering technology‑based solutions as a promise of efficiency, anchored upon a mindset to ensure safety across our operations for the benefit of all our stakeholders.

Our expertise covers Healthcare Support and Property & Facility Solutions within our Asset Management segment, and Infrastructure Services, along with Asset Consultancy within Infrastructure Solutions.

We offer our clients a full suite of services throughout their asset life cycle, which includes consultancy, procurement and construction planning, operations and maintenance, as well as optimisation, rehabilitation and upgrades.

UEM Edgenta is currently present in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan and the United Arab Emirates.