Resident Engineer (WP19, Kunak)

UEM Edgenta Bhd; Sabah; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UEM Edgenta Bhd in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer (PE) to lead highway construction supervision and project delivery. You will support planning, review drawings and submissions, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant project execution.

The role requires extensive site supervision experience, strong technical leadership, and a proven track record in roadworks projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of overall experience, or 12+ years in roadworks/highway construction.
• Proven 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in planning, design and construction supervision of highway works.
• Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with Work Package Contractors, consultants, SOR, project teams, landowners and authorities.
• Provide technical guidance to the site team and coordinate with consultants and contractors.
• Review method statements, material submissions, shop drawings and design changes.
• Monitor quality, HSSE and construction compliance with QA plans and safety reports.
• Track project progress against the schedule and flag delays with mitigation measures.
• Verify completed works and assist in evaluating contractor progress claims with QS and SOR.
• Prepare project reports, site records and progress updates for stakeholders.
• Support variations, design changes, and issuance of as-built drawings.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Site supervision

Quality assurance

HSSE

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

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.