Principal Structural Engineer

Cundall Johnston & Partners LLP; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cundall Johnston & Partners LLP is seeking a highly experienced Structural Engineer to join our Pioneer team in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This role involves leading project teams in structural engineering design, monitoring budgets, and ensuring client satisfaction across exciting projects internationally.

The ideal candidate will hold an accredited degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and have substantial project management experience. A focus on building strong client relationships and understanding local building codes is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Proven experience managing medium/large size projects.
• Competent in designing various structural materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team in structural engineering design.
• Monitor project budgets and timelines.
• Develop and nurture client relationships.

Skills

Project management skills

Broad technical knowledge in Structural Engineering

Proficient in structural engineering software

Excellent communication skills

Education

BEng or MEng degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer registration with the Board of Engineers Malaysia

Tools

Familiar with local codes of practice

Grasshopper

Job description

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced and client-focused Structural Engineer to join our Pioneer team in Malaysia.

This excellent opportunity would see you as part of our pioneer team in Malaysia and working on some of the most exciting projects across Asia and internationally.

As part of our established team of expert engineers and technicians, and working closely with colleagues of various disciplines, you will lead a project team in delivering projects throughout the entire process of structural engineering design. You will monitor budgets and programme, review design and deliverables, and communicate with the wider project and client team.

You will develop new and nurture existing outstanding client relationships and ensure repeat business as well as use your wealth of expertise and determination to manage, motivate and lead the structural team in Kuala Lumpur.

The Skills

• Accredited BEng or MEng degree level (or equivalent) in Civil or Structural Engineering with Professional Engineer registration with the Board of Engineers Malaysia.
• You will have proven experience of managing medium / large size projects and delivering to time and budgetary deadlines, whilst complying with operational and other procedures.
• You will have broad and deep technical knowledge in Structural Engineering, plus demonstrable understanding of other disciplines.
• You are proficient in designing all types of common structural materials and forms and have proven experience leading projects and interacting and developing good relationships with clients.
• Familiar with local codes of practice and authority submission and approval procedures. Experience of using international design codes is a plus.
• Competent user of relevant structural engineering software.
• Awareness / knowledge of advanced computational design and visual programming approaches and tools for structural engineering, such as grasshopper is highly desirable.
• Given the collaborative and client focused nature of this role, excellent communication skills and experience of using your initiative to overcome challenges are essential.

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That’s why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.