Senior Principal Site Engineer

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a Principal Site Engineer to lead heavy civil and structural works for a major rail transit project. You will manage critical construction stages from piling to slab decks, coordinate site operations, and ensure strict compliance with design specifications and safety standards.

With 5+ years of experience in large-scale infrastructure, you will supervise subcontractors and site crews, drive quality and schedules, and actively resolve on-site technical issues while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in large-scale infrastructure projects (e.g., MRT/LRT).
• Direct exposure to full-cycle bridge/elevated civil works from piling to deck.
• Ambitious and driven with extensive construction knowledge.
• Practical site problem solver with contractor management experience.
• Willing to relocate to participate in the full project cycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex heavy civil and structural works for a major rail transit project.
• Manage critical construction stages from substructure to superstructure, focusing on piling, piers, cantilever, and decks.
• Coordinate site operations for bridge/elevated infrastructure ensuring design and safety compliance.
• Supervise subcontractors and site teams, addressing on-site technical issues to meet schedules.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Site supervision

Infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

about the company

Your future employer has completed multiple construction projects in the past, and is currently hiring for a Principal Site Engineer for their construction team. They are now looking to grow extensively and finding the right talent within this year to support their expanding project pipeline across key site locations. By joining this established organization, you will work alongside experienced technical teams, oversee critical site operations from start to finish, and gain valuable project management exposure that supports long-term career growth.

about the job

• Lead and oversee complex, heavy civil engineering and structural works for a major, high-profile rail transit project
• Manage critical construction stages from substructure to superstructure execution, specifically focusing on foundation/piling works, pier heads, cantilever construction, and slab decks
• Coordinate site operations for specialized bridge engineering and elevated infrastructure, ensuring precise compliance with design specifications and structural safety standards
• Supervise subcontractors, site engineers, and labor crews, troubleshooting ground-level technical issues to maintain top-tier construction quality and strict project schedules

about the team

As the construction and property industries are warming up again, our client is looking to add to their team to meet the needs of their new projects. The hiring company has well sized teams and proper support systems.

skills and experience required

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering/ Project Construction Management or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in large scale infreastructure projects, such as MRT and LRT projects
• Direct exposure to full-cycle bridge or elevated civil works, from piling and substructure execution all the way from pile cap to slab decks, buildig work, box girders and cantilever
• An Ambitious and driven characters with extensive construction, infrastructure knowledge and experience
• Practical site problem solver with strong contractor management skills and immediate or short notice period availability
• Willing to relocate to get involved in the entire cycle of project

culture and benefits

The hiring companies offer great development and internal career advancement opportunities. They have a great work environment and value trust, transparency and a constant strive of excellence among their employees.

experience

5 years

skills

Civil Engineering, Project Management, Site supervision, Infrastructure

qualifications

Degree in Civil Engineering

education

Bachelor Degree