Project Engineer

CDMS CONSULTANCY SDN BHD; Johor Bahru; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CDMS Consultancy Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian firm specializing in CDM and DfS, invites applications for a full-time Project Engineer in Johor Baharu. You will coordinate engineering activities across design review, documentation, and CDM/DfS support, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Join a team focused on safety, compliance, and quality, liaising with clients, designers, and contractors to ensure safe, practical design solutions for infrastructure, industrial, and data-centre projects.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with clients, designers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Project management and planning to coordinate timelines, resources, deliverables.
• Project engineering experience in construction, infrastructure, or related fields.
• Background in electrical engineering is advantageous.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (civil, structural, electrical, or related) or equivalent.
• Knowledge of construction safety principles and CDM concepts.
• Ability to work independently and in teams with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office, scheduling tools, CAD/BIM familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage engineering activities across project stages.
• Review design, manage technical documentation, and support CDM and DfS processes.
• Assist in project planning and scheduling; liaise with clients, designers, and contractors.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Support hazard identification and risk assessments; contribute to site safety planning.
• Prepare reports and records for project handover and maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Independent work

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

CAD/BIM

Scheduling tools

Job description

Company Description

CDMS Consultancy Sdn Bhd is a Malaysian firm specializing in Construction Design & Management (CDM) and Design for Safety (DfS), helping project owners, designers, and contractors eliminate safety risks at the design stage. Guided by DOSH’s CDM 2024 Guidelines and the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (as amended in 2022), the company supports clients from concept and detailed design through construction, handover, and maintenance. Services include CDM Coordinator and Principal Designer support, DfS reviews, hazard identification and risk assessments, construction phase safety planning, site safety audits, and safety and health file preparation. CDMS works on commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and mission-critical facilities such as data centres and mixed developments, focusing on practical solutions that reduce site risks, redesigns, and compliance challenges. The company’s mission is “Safer by Design. Built for Malaysia,” reflecting its commitment to safer, more efficient projects.

Role Description

This full-time Project Engineer role is based in Johor Baharu with a hybrid work arrangement, allowing some work-from-home flexibility. The Project Engineer will coordinate and manage engineering activities across project stages, including design review, technical documentation, and support for CDM and DfS processes. Day-to-day tasks include assisting in project planning and scheduling, liaising with clients, designers, and contractors, and ensuring that engineering solutions align with safety, regulatory, and quality requirements. The role involves supporting hazard identification and risk assessments, contributing to construction phase safety planning, and providing technical input for site safety audits and maintainability reviews. The Project Engineer will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, track progress against project milestones, and help prepare reports and records for project handover and ongoing maintenance.

Qualifications

• Strong Communication skills for engaging with clients, designers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Project Management and Project Planning skills to coordinate timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Project Engineering experience in construction, infrastructure, or related fields.
• Background in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline is advantageous.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (civil, structural, electrical, or related) or equivalent technical qualification.
• Knowledge of construction safety principles, CDM concepts, and relevant Malaysian regulations is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in common engineering and project management software (e.g., MS Office, scheduling tools, CAD/BIM familiarity beneficial).