Malaysia Technical Director, Structural VIEW ROLE

Asia Infrastructure Solutions Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 450,000 - 630,000; Full time

Job summary

AIS Malaysia seeks a Technical Director in Structural Engineering to lead from concept through detailed design and on-site implementation, championing innovation and value engineering on major infrastructure projects such as rail/metro systems and data centres.

The role requires a degree in Structural/Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred), PEPC licensure, 20+ years of experience, and strong BIM tools skills (REVIT, AutoCAD). You will mentor the team and oversee scheduling and client liaison.

Qualifications

• Degree in Structural/Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Professional Engineer licensure with PEPC (mandatory).
• Minimum 20 years’ experience in structural engineering.
• Strong BIM knowledge, REVIT, CAD and related tools.
• Proficient in structural analysis and design software.
• In-depth knowledge of Malaysia and international design codes.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia and English.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for structural engineering from concept to site.
• Drive innovation and value engineering in designs and methods.
• Oversee design and project management across multidisciplinary teams.
• Review and verify designs, calculations, and documentation.
• Mentor the structural technical team.
• Manage design and construction programming and scheduling.
• Lead bid management and tender processes.
• Deliver technical deliverables to project requirements.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors through design and construction.
• Upskill the team for sustained performance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team mentoring

BIM coordination

Client liaison

Education

Master’s degree in Structural/Civil Engineering

PEPC licensure

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Structural analysis software

Job description

AIS Malaysia seeks a Technical Director in Structural Engineering to lead from concept through detailed design and on-site implementation. The ideal candidate will champion innovation and value engineering in structural solutions, manage multidisciplinary teams on major infrastructure projects like rail/metro systems and data centres, and drive technical excellence across project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as technical lead for structural engineering, from concept development to detailed design and site implementation.
• Drive innovation and value engineering in structural designs, materials, and construction methods.
• Oversee design and project management, coordinating multidisciplinary teams on large-scale projects, including infrastructure, rail/metro, and data centres.
• Review and verify structural designs, calculations, and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Build, develop, and mentor the structural technical team to enhance capabilities.
• Manage design and construction programming, including resource allocation and scheduling.
• Handle bid management and tender processes for structural scopes.
• Deliver technical deliverables to project requirements.
• Lead liaison with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout design and construction phases.
• Coach, mentor, and upskill the technical team for sustained performance.

Job Requirements:

• Recognised degree in Structural/Civil Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
• Registered Professional Engineer with PEPC qualification (mandatory).
• Minimum 20 years’ experience in structural engineering.
• Good working knowledge and experience in the BIM environment, with strong knowledge of REVIT, CAD, and related tools.
• Good command of structural engineering analysis and design software.
• In-depth technical knowledge of structural engineering principles and practices.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysia and International design codes and standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding spoken and written proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and English.