Senior Civil & Structural Engineer – On-Site Design Lead

JAC Recruitment; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Engineer to take on technical and coordination responsibilities on-site. You will lead the coordination with consultants and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with at least 5 years of experience in building construction. Fluency in English, Mandarin, and Malay is required, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years working experience in building construction or infrastructure projects.
• Familiar with both site supervision and design coordination roles.
• Experienced in liaising with consultants, authorities and managing subcontractors.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Able to speak and write in English, Mandarin and Malay.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate civil & structural drawings, calculations and technical documents.
• Coordinate closely with consultants, local authorities and subcontractors for design approvals.
• Supervise site activities and ensure structural works are built as per design safety rules.
• Proactively identify and resolve technical issues at site.
• Monitor construction progress and report any delay or risk to project team.
• Assist in cost control, materials planning and method statement preparations.
• Ensure compliance with local codes and regulations.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Site supervision

Design coordination

Communication skills

Leadership skills

AutoCAD

STAAD.Pro

ETABS

BIM tools

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

STAAD.Pro

ETABS

BIM tools

Job description

A leading construction company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Engineer to take on technical and coordination responsibilities on-site. You will lead the coordination with consultants and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with at least 5 years of experience in building construction. Fluency in English, Mandarin, and Malay is required, along with strong leadership and communication skills.