Resident Engineer (WP19, Kunak)

UEM Edgenta Bhd; Kunak; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

UEM Edgenta Bhd seeks a senior Civil Engineer to support planning, design and construction supervision of highway projects in Sabah. The role requires close collaboration with project teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant delivery under contract terms.

You will lead site teams, review technical submissions, monitor safety and quality, and contribute to progress reporting and claims assessment. A PE license with BEM and extensive highway experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) is required.
• Minimum 15 years total experience or 12 years in road/highway construction.
• Proven highway/roadworks construction, site supervision and project delivery.
• Registered with Board of Engineers Malaysia as PE.
• Strong technical, project management and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in planning, design and construction supervision of highway works.
• Monitor site activities for compliance with drawings, specs, quality standards and contracts.
• Coordinate with Work Package Contractors (WPC), consultants, SOR, project teams, landowners, authorities and other external stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance to the site team and ensure coordination.
• Review method statements, material submissions, shop drawings and design changes.
• Monitor quality, HSSE and construction compliance; review QA plans and reports.
• Track project progress against the approved schedule and suggest mitigations.
• Verify completed works and assist in evaluating contractor progress claims.
• Prepare project reports, site records and progress updates.
• Support variations, design changes, project completion certificates and as-built acceptance.

Skills

Site supervision

Project delivery

Stakeholder coordination

Technical guidance

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registered with BEM

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in the planning, design and construction supervision of highway works, ensuring smooth project delivery and compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor site activities to ensure all construction works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with Work Package Contractors (WPC), consultants, SOR, project teams, landowners, relevant authorities and other external stakeholders on technical and project matters.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to the site team, ensuring effective coordination between consultants, contractors and project personnel.
• Review and provide technical input on method statements, material submissions, shop drawings, design changes and other contractor submissions.
• Monitor quality, HSSE and construction compliance, including reviewing QA plans, HSSE documentation, traffic management plans, safety/incident reports and issuing NCRs or stop-work instructions where necessary.
• Monitor project progress against the approved schedule, identify potential delays and recommend appropriate mitigation measures to the Project Manager and relevant stakeholders.
• Verify completed works and support the evaluation of contractor progress claims, including coordination with the QS and SOR on work done and interim claims.
• Prepare and maintain project reports, site records, progress updates, site diaries and other relevant documentation, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to the Project Manager/Project Director.
• Provide recommendations and technical support for Variation Orders, design changes, project completion certificates and acceptance of as-built drawings, as well as undertake other duties assigned by the Project Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of overall experience, or 12 years of strong roadworks/highway construction experience.
• Proven experience in highway/roadworks construction, site supervision and project delivery.
• Registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Strong technical, project management and stakeholder coordination skills, with the ability to lead site teams and manage complex construction activities.