Senior Coastal Design Unit Manager

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Pasay; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC (an SJ Group company) in Manila seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead a team of Design Engineers, BIM Modellers and CAD Specialists, overseeing coastal and marine structural design and quality assurance. The role requires coordinating with clients, contractors and authorities, and delivering high-standard design outputs for port, revetment and coastal projects.

Require 10+ years in large-scale infrastructure, strong English communication, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Plaxis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master in Civil Engineering from a recognised university.
• At least 10 years of relevant civil engineering experience in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong design coordination and team leadership capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Able to coordinate across design, QA/QC, construction, and project controls teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Design Engineers, BIM Modellers, and CAD Specialists, providing technical guidance and oversight to ensure design management and timely project delivery.
• Support and collaborate with other units within SJ/SMEC that require Coastal Design Team input through teaming agreements.
• Implement design management and QA systems, ensuring high-quality design production per BMS, QA, and technical standards.
• Oversee all structural/geotechnical design and review activities, including checking contractor designs with internal QC endorsement.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and authorities, presenting technical information and ensuring client requirements are addressed.
• Coordinate with design, QA/QC, construction management, and project controls teams on design-related matters to support construction planning and timelines.
• Prepare/approve letters on design and geotechnical issues coordinating with construction management and contracts teams.
• Provide professional structural/geotechnical engineering services for marine facilities including revetment, shoreline protection, ports and harbours structures; include soil investigation and laboratory work.
• Review and approve reports to client requirements and conduct design reviews of coastal structures such as quay walls, jetties, revetments, and reclamation projects.

Skills

English communication

Team player

Deadline pressure

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor/Master in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Plaxis

Job description

SMEC (an SJ Group company) in Manila seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead a team of Design Engineers, BIM Modellers and CAD Specialists, overseeing coastal and marine structural design and quality assurance. The role requires coordinating with clients, contractors and authorities, and delivering high-standard design outputs for port, revetment and coastal projects.

Require 10+ years in large-scale infrastructure, strong English communication, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Plaxis.