Resident Engineer (WP19, Kunak)

UEM Edgenta Bhd; Sabah; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UEM Edgenta Bhd in Sabah, Malaysia, is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead highway project planning, design, and on-site supervision. You will ensure compliance with drawings, specs, quality standards and contractual requirements while coordinating with contractors, consultants, landowners and authorities.

The role requires a PE registration with BEM and a track record of delivering complex roadworks projects. You will drive safety, quality, and timely reporting across the project team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in planning, design and construction supervision of highway works to ensure smooth delivery and compliance with requirements.
• Monitor site activities to ensure works are carried out per approved drawings, specs, quality standards and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with Work Package Contractors, consultants, SOR, project teams, landowners and authorities on technical and project matters.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to the site team for effective coordination among consultants, contractors and project personnel.
• Review and provide input on method statements, material submissions, shop drawings, design changes and contractor submissions.
• Monitor quality, HSSE and construction compliance; review QA plans, HSSE docs, traffic management plans and incident reports; issue NCRs or stop-work as needed.
• Monitor project progress against the approved schedule and propose mitigation measures if delays occur.
• Verify completed works and assist in evaluating contractor progress claims with QS and SOR on work done and interim claims.
• Prepare and maintain project reports, site records, progress updates and site diaries for timely reporting to the Project Manager.
• Provide recommendations and technical support for Variation Orders, design changes, project completion certificates and acceptance of as-built drawings.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project coordination

Quality & safety

Stakeholder management

Site supervision

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.