Senior Highway Project Lead — Site & Quality Oversight

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

Job summary

UEM Edgenta Berhad is seeking a senior civil engineer to support the Project Manager in planning, design and construction supervision of highway works, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with project requirements.

The role requires 15+ years of highway construction experience, PE registration with BEM, and strong project management & stakeholder coordination skills. On-site work across highway projects with strict QA/HSSE standards.

Qualifications

• 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).

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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

UEM Edgenta Berhad is seeking a senior civil engineer to support the Project Manager in planning, design and construction supervision of highway works, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with project requirements.

The role requires 15+ years of highway construction experience, PE registration with BEM, and strong project management & stakeholder coordination skills. On-site work across highway projects with strict QA/HSSE standards.