RESIDENT ENGINEER

SMHB Engineering Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SMHB Engineering Sdn Bhd is seeking a Resident Engineer to oversee and coordinate site supervision for civil, mechanical and electrical works in Malaysia. You will ensure construction aligns with drawings, specs and schedules while collaborating with the project team and contractor.

The role requires a recognised engineering degree, BEM registration or eligibility, and at least 5 years of site supervision experience. Experience with LRT/MRT projects is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering is required.
• Registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) or eligible to be registered.
• At least 5 years of supervision experience in civil/structural, mechanical, or electrical works.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical works at the project site.
• Monitor construction progress and workmanship against drawings, specs, and project requirements.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day site matters with contractors, consultants, clients and project stakeholders.
• Identify site issues, assess impact, and support timely resolution with relevant team members.
• Review site records, method statements, inspection requests and other documentation.
• Prepare clear site reports and communicate progress, risks and actions to the project team.
• Support quality, safety and compliance processes per project requirements.

Skills

Site supervision

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelors degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

SMHB is a Malaysian engineering consultancy with experience across water resources, dams, waste management, transportation and infrastructure, and other engineering sectors. The company reports having successfully completed more than 1,000 projects.

SMHB is looking for a Resident Engineer to oversee and coordinate site supervision for engineering works. In this role, you will help ensure that construction is carried out in line with approved drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and project schedules, while working closely with the project team and contractor.

What you’ll do

Supervise and inspect civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical works at the project site.

Monitor construction progress and workmanship against approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.

Coordinate day-to-day site matters with contractors, consultants, clients, and other project stakeholders.

Identify site issues, assess their impact, and work with the relevant team members to support timely resolution.

Review site records, method statements, inspection requests, and other project documentation as required.

Prepare clear site reports and communicate progress, risks, and outstanding actions to the project team.

Support quality, safety, and compliance processes in accordance with project requirements.

What we’re looking for

A recognised Degree holder in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.

Registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), or eligible to be registered.

At least 5 years of supervision experience in civil/structural, mechanical, or electrical works.

Experience in the design and supervision of LRT or MRT projects is an added advantage.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with site teams and project stakeholders.

Why consider SMHB?

Join a well-established engineering consultancy and contribute to projects across Malaysia’s infrastructure and engineering sectors. You’ll work with multidisciplinary project teams and apply your site supervision experience to the delivery of important engineering works.

SMHB ENGINEERING SDN BHD is an established multidisciplinary Engineering firm.

We are looking for highly independent, responsible, self-motivated and result-driven Malaysian professionals and sub-professionals who believe in teamwork and possess relevant qualifications and working experience to join our team.

SMHB ENGINEERING SDN BHD is an established multidisciplinary Engineering firm.

We are looking for highly independent, responsible, self-motivated and result-driven Malaysian professionals and sub-professionals who believe in teamwork and possess relevant qualifications and working experience to join our team.

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