Senior Civil and Structural Engineer / C&S Lead

Xircle Talent; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Xircle Talent is seeking a Senior Civil and Structural Engineer to lead civil and structural aspects of data centre projects in Malaysia. You will oversee site assessment, design coordination, and ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance through handover.

The role requires strong ability to interpret drawings, plan construction, coordinate with MEP teams, and manage interface between consultants and contractors for permits and installations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil, Structural, or related field.
• Eight+ years in civil/structural engineering, industrial facilities or large-scale MEP.
• Ability to interpret architectural/structural drawings; plan, QC and coordinate with MEP.
• Experience with heavy equipment foundations or data centre coordination.
• English communication; familiarity with local regulatory approvals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate site conditions and direct geotechnical/structural investigations.
• Scrutinize drawings to verify foundation integrity and loading; coordinate penetrations and lifts.
• Manage interface between local consultants and contractors; oversee permits and approvals.
• Supervise earthworks, structure, roof waterproofing, drainage; arrange inspections and testing.
• Establish criteria for releasing areas to MEP teams and maintain records.

Skills

Civil engineering

Structural engineering

Geotechnical investigations

Construction planning

Coordination with MEP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural

Job description

Senior Civil and Structural Engineer / C&S Lead

Our client is a data centre owner and developer responsible for the construction and operation of facilities in Malaysia.

Job Summary

This role involves overseeing the civil and structural aspects of data centre projects, from initial site assessment through to final handover. The engineer will ensure that structural integrity, building envelope performance, and MEP integration meet quality and safety standards while managing local regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing site conditions and building structures, directing necessary geotechnical and structural investigations to identify limitations for new builds or retrofits.


• Scrutinize architectural and structural documentation to verify foundation integrity, floor load capacities, and equipment base specifications, ensuring proper coordination of penetrations, embedded items, and lifting logistics.


• Manage the interface between local consultants and contractors, overseeing design approvals, permit acquisition, and the resolution of technical conflicts involving fire safety and utility systems.


• Supervise construction activities including earthworks, structural elements, roof waterproofing, and drainage systems, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and schedule targets while arranging inspections for concealed works and material testing.


• Establish criteria for releasing areas to MEP teams, coordinating overlapping trades and maintaining accurate records of quantities, variations, defects, and as-built documentation.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in Civil, Structural, or a related engineering field.


• Possess a minimum of eight years of experience in civil or structural engineering, with a focus on industrial facilities or large-scale MEP infrastructure; prior data centre project exposure is highly desirable.


• Demonstrate the ability to independently interpret architectural and structural drawings, coupled with strong skills in construction planning, quality control, and coordination between civil/structural and MEP disciplines.


• Have specific experience with heavy equipment foundations, the conversion of existing industrial buildings, or structural coordination for data centres.


• Communicate technical matters effectively in English, with familiarity with Malaysian regulatory approval processes, local project delivery standards, or relevant professional registration being a distinct advantage.