Senior Site Engineer - High-Rise & Commercial Projects Lead

WCT Holdings; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

WCT Holdings is seeking a Senior Site Engineer/Resident Engineer to supervise daily construction activities on site in Kuala Lumpur. The role requires ensuring works comply with drawings, specifications, and standards, while coordinating with consultants, main/ subcontractors, suppliers and authorities.

The candidate should have 10+ years of site experience in high-rise or mixed-development projects, with strong coordination and decision-making abilities.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant site experience, preferably in high-rise, commercial, mixed-development or shoplot projects.
• Experience working as a Resident Engineer, Site Engineer, Project Engineer or similar role.
• Good knowledge of construction methods, structural works, architectural works, M&E coordination and site supervision.
• Strong coordination, communication, problem-solving, and site management skills.
• Able to work independently and make sound technical decisions on site.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of AutoCAD and/or relevant construction software is an advantage.
• Professional Engineer (Ir.) / Board of Engineers Malaysia registration.
• Willing to be based full-time at the project site.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor daily construction activities on site.
• Ensure construction works comply with approved drawings, specifications, method statements and relevant standards.
• Coordinate with consultants, main contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and relevant authorities.
• Review and monitor construction progress against the approved project schedule.
• Inspect workmanship, materials and completed works to ensure required quality standards.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and site problems in coordination with the relevant consultants and contractors.
• Review shop drawings, technical submissions, method statements and material submissions where required.
• Monitor testing, inspection and commissioning activities.
• Attend site meetings and provide updates on project progress, technical matters and site issues.
• Maintain proper site records, inspection reports, progress reports and other project documentation.
• Monitor compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in coordinating authority inspections, approvals and statutory requirements.
• Verify completed works and assist with progress claims, variations and related technical documentation.
• Ensure defects are properly rectified and assist with final inspection and handover activities.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Site management

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering (Degree or Diploma)

Tools

AutoCAD

Construction software

Microsoft Office

Job description

WCT Holdings is seeking a Senior Site Engineer/Resident Engineer to supervise daily construction activities on site in Kuala Lumpur. The role requires ensuring works comply with drawings, specifications, and standards, while coordinating with consultants, main/ subcontractors, suppliers and authorities.

The candidate should have 10+ years of site experience in high-rise or mixed-development projects, with strong coordination and decision-making abilities.