Resident Engineer (WP19, Kunak)

UEM Edgenta Berhad; Sabah; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

UEM Edgenta Berhad seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to support planning, design and construction supervision of highway works. You will coordinate with contractors, consultants and authorities to ensure project delivery in line with drawings and specs.

The role requires 15+ years of highway construction experience, PE registration, and strong leadership to manage site teams and complex activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of overall experience, or 12 years in strong 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, specs and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with WPC, consultants, SOR, project teams and authorities on technical matters.
• Provide technical guidance to the site team and coordinate between consultants, contractors and project personnel.
• Review method statements, material submissions, shop drawings, design changes and other submissions.
• Monitor quality, HSSE and construction compliance with QA plans and HSSE docs.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Site supervision

Highway construction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

• 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.