Resident Engineer

Xircle Talent; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client is a regional engineering and infrastructure consultancy delivering design, project management, and digital solutions across Asia, with BIM and digital engineering as a core focus. The on-site Principal Technical Authority will ensure compliance with design specs, safety regulations, and contractual terms on major building and infrastructure developments.

Responsibilities include directing on-site operations, approving shop drawings and methods, inspecting workmanship, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering or related field.
• At least five years’ post-qualification experience in construction supervision or PM.
• Experience in Asian markets; Hong Kong or Malaysia exposure is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of local building regulations and standard contracts (FIDIC/JCT).
• Proficient in BIM software and project management tools.
• Professional engineering registration is highly preferred.
• Good English; additional Cantonese/Mandarin/Malay is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily site operations to align with drawings, specs and local codes.
• Review and approve shop drawings, material submissions, and method statements.
• Conduct routine site inspections and address deficiencies in structure, MEP, and architecture.
• Track progress against the master schedule and mitigate delays.
• Coordinate among client, contractors, subcontractors and regulators.
• Enforce HSE protocols and ensure compliance with standards.
• Utilize BIM and digital tools to monitor as-built conditions and change orders.
• Prepare and distribute progress claims, variation orders and technical reports.

Skills

Revit

Navisworks

MS Project

Primavera P6

BIM software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a regional engineering and infrastructure consultancy delivering design, project management, and digital solutions across Asia, with a specialized focus on BIM and digital engineering.

Job Summary

This role acts as the principal technical authority on-site for major building and infrastructure developments, ensuring strict compliance with design specifications, safety regulations, and contractual terms. The position serves as the critical link between design teams and site execution, driving quality assurance and resolving technical challenges to safeguard project timelines and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily site operations to guarantee that all construction activities align with approved drawings, technical specifications, and local building codes.
• Evaluate and sign off on shop drawings, material submissions, and method statements to confirm technical adherence prior to implementation.
• Perform routine site inspections to monitor workmanship quality, identifying and correcting deficiencies in structural, MEP, and architectural components.
• Monitor construction progress against the master schedule, pinpointing potential delays and executing mitigation strategies to preserve the project timeline.
• Coordinate communication among the client, contractors, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies to resolve technical disputes and site inquiries.
• Enforce Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) protocols, ensuring all site activities comply with statutory obligations and internal safety standards.
• Leverage BIM and digital engineering platforms to monitor as-built conditions, control change orders, and maintain precise project records.
• Draft and assess progress claims, variation orders, and technical reports for distribution to the client and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• At least five years of post-qualification experience in construction supervision or project management within the building or infrastructure industry.
• Demonstrated success in overseeing complex, multi-disciplinary projects in Asian markets, with experience in Hong Kong or Malaysia being a plus.
• Solid understanding of local building regulations, codes of practice, and standard construction contracts such as FIDIC or JCT.
• Competence in BIM software (e.g., Revit, Navisworks) and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6).
• Strong analytical abilities and the capacity to make decisive technical decisions under pressure.
• Valid professional engineering registration or certification is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in English, with additional fluency in local languages such as Cantonese, Mandarin, or Malay being advantageous.