Senior Structural Engineer

SNJ Engineering and Construction Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Senior Structural Engineer (Pre-Contract) to provide crucial technical expertise during the tendering and design phases of projects. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of structural engineering experience, strong knowledge of international building codes, and proficiency in structural analysis software. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, especially in Mandarin, are essential for liaising with Chinese-speaking clients. This role ensures compliance and smooth project execution before contract award.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in structural engineering, focusing on pre-contract/tender stages.
• Professional Engineer (PE/Chartered Engineer) status preferred.
• Strong knowledge of international and local building codes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate structural designs and specifications for codes compliance.
• Provide value engineering input for optimization of structural systems.
• Coordinate with architects and engineers to resolve design issues.

Skills

Structural analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

ETABS

STAAD.Pro

SAP2000

Tekla

Job description

The Senior Structural Engineer (Pre-Contract) provides technical expertise during the tendering and design development stages of projects. This role ensures that structural designs are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with client requirements before contract award. The position also involves direct liaison with Chinese-speaking clients to ensure smooth communication and understanding of project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Technical Review

• Evaluate preliminary structural designs, drawings, and specifications for feasibility and compliance with codes and standards.
• Provide value engineering input to optimize structural systems for cost, constructability, and sustainability.
• Coordinate with architects, M&E engineers, and other disciplines to resolve design interfaces.
• Review tender documents, drawings, and specifications to identify risks, ambiguities, and opportunities.
• Prepare technical clarifications, queries, and alternative proposals for submission during tender.
• Support bid teams with structural engineering input, including methodology, construction sequencing, and material selection.
• Work closely with the QS/estimating team to provide structural quantities, material take-offs, and technical cost inputs.
• Assess potential design risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with local authority requirements and project-specific standards.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with consultants, clients, and internal teams to clarify structural requirements.
• Present technical solutions and design alternatives to management and clients.
• Support negotiations by providing technical justifications for design choices.
• Communicate effectively with Chinese-speaking clients to ensure clarity and alignment on project expectations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE/Chartered Engineer) status preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in structural engineering, with at least 3–5 years in pre-contract/tender stage roles.
• Strong knowledge of international and local building codes (Eurocode, BS, ACI, etc.).
• Proficiency in structural analysis software (ETABS, STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, Tekla).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Mandarin is an added advantage, particularly for liaising with Chinese-speaking clients.