Technical Director, Structural

Aurecon; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Technical Director, Structural in Malaysia to lead a high-caliber team through concept to commissioning. You will guide structural design, ensure code compliance, and coordinate with civil, architectural, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical and construction disciplines.

You will mentor engineers, review deliverables, manage project budgets and schedules, and drive business development to grow the Malaysia business while delivering safe and on-time outcomes.

Qualifications

• 20 years of structural engineering experience, including large-scale multidisciplinary projects.
• Registered Professional Engineer with PEPC to review and certify structural work.
• Proven leadership and mentoring of engineers and designers.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering design from concept through detailed design and construction.
• Manage budgets, schedules and resources for multiple projects.
• Review and sign off engineering deliverables including calculations and drawings.
• Coordinate with civil, architectural and MEP teams to ensure integration.
• Develop business opportunities and secure new work in the Malaysia market.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote continuous professional development.
• Ensure compliance with local and international codes and client specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Project management

Mentoring

Multidisciplinary coordination

Structural analysis

Code compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer with Practicing Certificate (PEPC)

Job description

At Aurecon, we see the future through a very different lens. Do you?

Innovation, eminence and digital are at the heart of everything we do. Are you excited about the future?

Are you driven by the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and complex projects around the world and to learn from the best? We are.

Diversity is at the core of everything we do. We work together to create a culture based on respect, trust, and inclusiveness. Our differences are what fuel our creativity.

What will you do?

The Technical Director, Structural is responsible for leading a team for the structural engineering design and analysis of projects from concept through detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning. The role provides technical leadership, ensures compliance with applicable codes and standards, coordinates with multidisciplinary teams, and mentors junior engineers while delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.

• Business Development along lines of proactively seeking and securing new clients and projects for team and overall Malaysia business.
• Structural Team Management.
• Lead the structural engineering design for industrial, commercial, infrastructure, bridges or building projects.
• Plan, manage, and review structural analysis, calculations, and design documentation including PE Endorsement of the Structural Design.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international and local design codes, standards, and client specifications.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, electrical, piping, architectural, and construction teams.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables prepared by engineers and designers including PE Endorsement.
• Identify engineering risks and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Manage engineering schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Interface with clients, contractors, vendors, and regulatory authorities.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote continuous professional development.
• Ensure compliance with company quality management and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies.

We know today’s complex challenges can only be solved through bringing together diverse teams of people from across our business, so there will be opportunities for you to apply your skills and creativity to projects in other geographies and markets.

What can you bring to the team?

Firstly, you will share our genuine passion for re-imagining engineering and be someone that actively pursues continuous learning to help shape the future. You will also need the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer with Practicing Certificate (PEPC), with authority to review, approve, and certify structural engineering work.
• Minimum of 20 years of structural engineering experience, including involvement in large-scale, complex, or multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong experience leading structural engineering design from concept stage through detailed design, construction support, and project completion.
• Proven leadership and team management experience, including mentoring engineers, reviewing technical work, and guiding team performance.
• Experience managing and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams, including civil, architectural, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, and construction disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis and design principles, including reinforced concrete, structural steel, foundations, and other structural systems.
• Good working knowledge of relevant local and international design codes, standards, regulations, and engineering best practices.
• Knowledge of seismic, wind, blast, vibration, fatigue, and other dynamic analysis requirements where applicable.
• Excellent project planning, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time.
• Significant experience reviewing, approving, and signing off engineering deliverables, including calculations, drawings, reports, specifications, and technical documents.
• Strong business development skills, with proven experience building client relationships, identifying project opportunities, supporting proposals, and securing new work, preferably within the Malaysia market.

OurAurecon Attributes define our way of being – they are a collection of qualities that makes us who we are. Individually and collectively, they unleash the true power of Aurecon, they make us stand out from the crowd and are critical to our success. We don’t expect you to have all eight of the attributes, but one that is unique to you. To find out what your key attribute is, take the test here https://www.aurecongroup.com/careers/culture/aurecon-attributes.

We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life. Does that sound like you?

About Us

Headquartered in Australia, Aurecon is one of the leading international engineering, design and advisory company that brings vital engineering experience, technical capabilities, and design expertise to an extensive range of markets.

Over the last 85 years, our team of more than 7,800 experts located in 11 locations across the globe have collaborated with our clients and partners to reimagine, shape and engineer clever, innovative and sustainable solutions to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges.

In Asia, where the region is undergoing rapid transformation in areas of sustainability, digital and infrastructure, we lead by being innovative, flexible and nimble. We embrace design-led thinking – an approach that is guided by digital engineering, the user experience and sustainability – ensuring that the work we do is future ready and leaves a legacy for the next generation.