Senior Structural & Geotechnical Engineering Lead

SMEC (An SJ Group Company); Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC (An SJ Group Company) invites a Senior Structural/Geotechnical Engineer to drive design and review for large-scale infrastructure and reclamation projects in a dynamic, global environment.

You will lead a design team, coordinate with construction management, and ensure adherence to international and PH design standards while supporting tender submissions and client communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master's degree in civil engineering from recognized university.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant civil engineering experience in large-scale infrastructure/reclamation projects.
• Ability to manage and co-ordinate all design activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience in contract administration will be advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Plaxis.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for all Structural/Geotechnical design and review activities and meeting for the project, including checking of contractor design submissions with endorsement as internal quality control process.
• Coordinate with teammates in design / construction management / project control team on design activities to facilitate the construction works progress.
• Manage a team of Design Engineers and provide necessary guidance for design management and project delivery.
• Prepare / Approve letters related to design and geotechnical instrumentation issues and coordinate with construction management / contractual administration team.
• Provide professional and competent structural/geotechnical engineering services for commercial, public, industrial, and other relevant structures in Marine Facilities like revetment, shoreline protection, and ports and harbours structures. The services includes soil investigation, field tests and laboratory works and design.
• Analysis / Approve and design of soil improvement, geotechnical stability and coastal protection works.
• Analysis / Approve and design of all structural/geotechnical elements from foundations to above ground works across a range of materials including concrete (both reinforced and pre /post tensioned) and steel.
• Ensure all designs are prepared in accordance with the Design Process Plan and standards as issued by SMEC including British Standard, ASTM and Philippines design standards on civil engineering, public works and highway and marine and coastal related works.
• Be able to liaise with Client, Contractor and government authorities independently during the design process and ensure client requirements are clearly identified and addressed.
• Review and approve reports related to the design, and in accordance with the Client requirements.
• Review / Approve Design Specifications for Tender document.
• Carry out design review (where applicable) of C&S and geotechnical design and analysis for infra and coastal structures such as quay wall, port, jetty, revetment and land reclamation etc. for local and/or oversea projects.
• Support on pursue project: assist in tender submission.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Discipline & motivation

Resourcefulness

Education

Bachelor/Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Plaxis

Job description

SMEC (An SJ Group Company) invites a Senior Structural/Geotechnical Engineer to drive design and review for large-scale infrastructure and reclamation projects in a dynamic, global environment.

You will lead a design team, coordinate with construction management, and ensure adherence to international and PH design standards while supporting tender submissions and client communications.