Technical Director, Structural – Tall Buildings & Property

Arup; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Paid maternity leave (98 days)

Paid paternity leave (7 working days)

Birthday leave

Mobile phone allowance

Travel allowance

Additional leave accommodation up to -

International mobility opportunities

Professional association dues reimburs

Exam Leave (6 days)

Master’s Degree Sponsorship Scheme

Car allowance for Associates and above

Job summary

Arup Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Technical Director - Structural to lead the Property (Central) Structures team, driving technical excellence, client engagement, and strategic operations across Malaysian projects.

This role requires a Structural Engineering degree with PEPC registration, proven tall-building leadership, and strong commercial acumen to grow the business and guide project outputs. Mentoring and cross-disciplinary collaboration are key to success.

Qualifications

• A degree in Structural Engineering and PEPC registration with the Board of Engineers, Malaysia.
• Extensive leadership experience in structural design for tall buildings and consultancy.
• Strong commercial acumen to drive profitability and identify market trends.
• Excellent communication and strategic thinking; able to influence clients and stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of the Malaysian market and a wide professional network.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and grow a structural engineering team focused on property and tall building projects.
• Drive business development by identifying opportunities, building client relationships, and strengthening market presence.
• Guide the delivery of complex structural designs with emphasis on quality, sustainability, and compliance.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-impact team culture.
• Represent Arup at industry events and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across disciplines.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

PEPC registration with the Board of Engineers Malaysia

Job description

Arup Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Technical Director - Structural to lead the Property (Central) Structures team, driving technical excellence, client engagement, and strategic operations across Malaysian projects.

This role requires a Structural Engineering degree with PEPC registration, proven tall-building leadership, and strong commercial acumen to grow the business and guide project outputs. Mentoring and cross-disciplinary collaboration are key to success.