Resident Engineer – Civil & Structural

Horizontal Talent; Serendah; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizontal Talent is hiring a Resident Engineer – Civil & Structural (C&S) for a major Data Centre project in Serendah, Selangor. This site-based role oversees civil and structural construction, ensuring works align with drawings, specs, quality standards and project requirements.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, BEM registration, 10–15 years in Civil & Structural engineering, and 3–5 years in site supervision, with exposure to earthworks, foundations, reinforced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Graduate Engineer with BEM registration.
• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant Civil & Structural engineering experience.
• At least 3–5 years of site supervision / Resident Engineer experience.
• Strong experience in earthworks, foundations, reinforced concrete structures, structural steel, infrastructure works, and utility coordination.
• Experience on large-scale industrial, mission-critical or data centre projects is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee site supervision of civil and structural works.
• Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications and contract requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor earthworks, foundations, reinforced concrete and structural steel works.
• Oversee site activities and ensure proper construction sequencing and progress.
• Review inspection records, test results, site reports and other project documentation.
• Monitor quality performance and ensure timely closure of non-conformances (NCRs).
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, MEP teams and other project stakeholders on civil and structural interfaces.
• Lead site coordination meetings and assist in resolving technical and construction issues.
• Monitor project progress against the baseline programme and identify potential delays or deviations.
• Ensure civil and structural works comply with HSE requirements and site safety standards.
• Oversee relevant field and laboratory testing, including soil testing, compaction and material compliance checks.
• Verify formation levels, structural tolerances and readiness of works prior to subsequent construction stages or handover.
• Support project testing, completion and handover activities.

Skills

Earthworks

Foundations

Reinforced concrete

Structural steel

Infrastructure works

Utility coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

BEM registration

Job description

About The Opportunity

Horizontal Talent is supporting a leading international multidisciplinary engineering and project consultancy in hiring an experienced Resident Engineer – Civil & Structural (C&S) for a major Data Centre project in Serendah, Selangor.

This is a site-based position responsible for overseeing civil and structural construction activities, ensuring works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee site supervision of civil and structural works.
• Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications and contract requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor earthworks, foundations, reinforced concrete and structural steel works.
• Oversee site activities and ensure proper construction sequencing and progress.
• Review inspection records, test results, site reports and other project documentation.
• Monitor quality performance and ensure timely closure of non-conformances (NCRs).
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, MEP teams and other project stakeholders on civil and structural interfaces.
• Lead site coordination meetings and assist in resolving technical and construction issues.
• Monitor project progress against the baseline programme and identify potential delays or deviations.
• Ensure civil and structural works comply with HSE requirements and site safety standards.
• Oversee relevant field and laboratory testing, including soil testing, compaction and material compliance checks.
• Verify formation levels, structural tolerances and readiness of works prior to subsequent construction stages or handover.
• Support project testing, completion and handover activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Graduate Engineer with BEM registration.
• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant Civil & Structural engineering experience.
• At least 3–5 years of site supervision / Resident Engineer experience.
• Strong experience in:
  • Earthworks
  • Foundations
  • Reinforced concrete structures
  • Structural steel
  • Infrastructure works
  • Utility coordination
• Experience working on large-scale industrial, mission-critical or Data Centre projects is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction quality control, testing and compliance requirements.
• Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Good understanding of local authority requirements, HSE and construction standards.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, site-based project environment.