SENIOR SITE ENGINEER

EMREKA GROUP SDN BHD; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EMREKA GROUP SDN BHD is seeking an experienced Senior Site Engineer to oversee daily construction site operations, coordinate activities, supervise engineering works, and ensure projects meet drawings, specifications, quality, safety, and schedules.

The ideal candidate will lead site teams, liaise with Project Manager, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers, and resolve technical issues while maintaining high construction standards across civil infrastructure projects in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant site experience in civil/construction projects.
• Proven ability to supervise site operations and coordinate activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction site operations and ensure works follow drawings, specs, and methods.
• Review drawings, specifications, and method statements; coordinate with consultants and subcontractors.
• Develop work programmes, monitor progress, prepare progress reports and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Ensure QA/QC adherence, inspections, testing, and documentation.
• Coordinate safety practices and site housekeeping, and manage subcontractor coordination.

Skills

Site supervision

Project coordination

Engineering drawing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Emreka Group is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Site Engineer to oversee daily construction site operations, coordinate site activities, supervise engineering works, and ensure projects are completed according to approved drawings, technical specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and project schedules.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Manager, Site Supervisors, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders to ensure smooth site execution, resolve technical issues, monitor project progress, and maintain high construction standards.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in civil engineering or construction, excellent technical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead site teams and coordinate multiple construction activities effectively.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Site Operations and Construction Management

Supervise and coordinate daily construction activities to ensure works are executed according to approved drawings, specifications, and construction methods.

Monitor site operations and ensure work progresses according to the approved project schedule.

Coordinate construction activities involving earthworks, foundations, reinforced concrete, structural works, drainage, roads, infrastructure, and other civil engineering works, as applicable.

Ensure adequate manpower, materials, equipment, and machinery are available to support site operations.

Provide technical guidance to Site Engineers, Site Supervisors, subcontractors, and construction workers.

Ensure proper work sequencing and coordination between different trades and construction activities.

Identify site constraints and implement appropriate solutions to minimize delays and disruption.

2. Technical Drawings and Engineering Coordination

Review and interpret construction drawings, engineering plans, technical specifications, and method statements.

Ensure construction works comply with approved drawings and relevant engineering requirements.

Identify discrepancies between drawings and actual site conditions and raise technical queries where necessary.

Coordinate with consultants, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve technical issues.

Review setting-out information, construction levels, dimensions, and site measurements.

Monitor revisions to drawings and ensure the latest approved documents are used on site.

Assist in preparing technical submissions, shop drawings, and as-built drawings where required.

3. Project Planning and Progress Monitoring

Assist the Project Manager in developing work programmes, construction schedules, and project milestones.

Monitor actual site progress against planned targets and identify potential delays.

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly site progress reports.

Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure works are completed within the agreed timeline.

Identify critical activities and recommend corrective or recovery measures when progress falls behind schedule.

Monitor manpower productivity, material availability, and equipment utilization.

Attend site coordination and progress meetings and provide updates on site performance.

4. Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC)

Ensure all construction works comply with approved drawings, specifications, applicable standards, and project quality requirements.

Conduct routine site inspections to verify workmanship, dimensions, levels, and construction methods.

Coordinate inspection requests with consultants, clients, and quality personnel.

Monitor concrete pouring, reinforcement installation, formwork, earthworks, and other relevant activities.

Ensure required material testing, concrete testing, field density tests, and other inspections are carried out where applicable.

Identify defective or non-conforming works and coordinate rectification.

Maintain inspection records, test reports, and quality documentation.

5. Subcontractor and Site Team Coordination

Supervise and coordinate subcontractors to ensure work is carried out according to project requirements.

Monitor subcontractor performance, productivity, workmanship, and compliance with safety procedures.

Coordinate daily work assignments with Site Supervisors and relevant personnel.

Conduct site briefings and progress coordination meetings when required.

Resolve site coordination issues and elevate significant matters to the Project Manager.

Ensure all site personnel understand work priorities, technical requirements, and project deadlines.

6. Materials, Equipment and Resource Management

Coordinate material requirements, deliveries, storage, and distribution at the construction site.

Verify that delivered materials comply with approved specifications and material submissions.

Monitor material consumption and identify potential wastage or shortages.

Coordinate with the procurement team and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.

Monitor the availability and condition of construction equipment and machinery.

Ensure resources are allocated efficiently to support construction progress.

7. Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance

Ensure construction activities comply with applicable Malaysian occupational safety and health legislation and site safety requirements.

Coordinate with safety personnel to identify site hazards and implement appropriate control measures.

Ensure workers and subcontractors follow approved method statements, risk assessments, and safe work procedures.

Monitor housekeeping, site access, work-at-height precautions, excavation safety, lifting operations, and other relevant activities.

Report unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses to the appropriate personnel.

Support safety inspections and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Promote a safe, clean, and organized working environment.

8. Documentation and Reporting

Maintain accurate site records, including daily site reports, manpower records, progress photographs, inspection requests, and material delivery records.

Prepare and update construction documentation, method statements, work schedules, and technical reports as required.

Monitor requests for information (RFIs), site instructions, drawing revisions, and outstanding technical matters.

Assist in preparing progress claims, site measurements, and variation documentation.

Ensure all relevant site records are properly maintained and submitted within required deadlines.

Report construction progress, technical problems, resource requirements, and potential delays to the Project Manager.

9. Testing, Completion and Project Handover

Coordinate final inspections and ensure construction works meet the required completion standards.

Identify outstanding works and prepare or update the defect and rectification list.

Follow up with subcontractors to ensure defects are rectified within the required timeframe.

Assist in preparing as-built drawings, testing records, inspection reports, and handover documentation.

Support practical completion, project handover, and defect liability period activities where applicable.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or an equivalent relevant qualification.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the construction industry, preferably in civil engineering, infrastructure, building construction, or related projects.

Proven experience supervising site operations and coordinating construction activities.

Strong knowledge of construction methods, engineering drawings, technical specifications, and site execution procedures.

Experience in reinforced concrete works, earthworks, foundations, drainage, structural works, or other relevant civil engineering activities.

Ability to monitor construction progress, manage subcontractors, and resolve technical issues.

Familiarity with quality control procedures, construction inspections, and site safety requirements.

Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Project is an advantage.

Good communication, leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.

Able to work independently, manage site priorities, and meet project deadlines.

Willing to work on construction sites and travel to project locations as required.