Lead, Structural Engineer (Kuala Lumpur) at UEM Edgenta

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Leadership, Structural Engineering, Bridge Engineering, Design Review, Statutory Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Project Management, Resource Planning, Stakeholder Coordination, Team Mentoring, Value Engineering, AutoCAD, STAAD.Pro, MIDAS Civil, Eurocodes, British Standards

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Purpose Responsible for providing technical leadership and strategic direction for structural engineering projects, ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and compliant design solutions. The role oversees the planning, design, review, and coordination of structural works across all project stages, while mentoring engineers, managing resources, and engaging with clients and stakeholders. The Lead, Structural Engineer plays a key role in upholding engineering excellence, optimizing project outcomes, and supporting the company’s business growth through technical expertise and professional leadership. Responsibilities Provide overall technical leadership and accountability for structural and bridge engineering works: Lead and govern all structural engineering activities across project lifecycles (from investigation and conceptual design to detailed design, construction support, and audit reviews) to ensure structural integrity, safety, compliance, and fitness for purpose. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, codes, and engineering standards: Oversee and enforce adherence to applicable regulations, authority requirements, and recognised design standards (e.g. Eurocodes, British Standards) to mitigate technical, safety, and regulatory risks. Review, approve, and endorse key engineering deliverables: Critically review and approve designs, calculations, drawings, and technical submissions to ensure accuracy, constructability, risk mitigation, and alignment with project and client requirements. Lead and manage the delivery of structural engineering projects: Ensure project deliverables are achieved within agreed scope, quality standards, timelines, and budget through effective planning, coordination, and technical decision-making. Plan and optimise engineering resources: Ensure adequate and efficient manpower deployment by conducting resource planning, optimising workload distribution, and balancing technical capability with project demands to maximise productivity and delivery efficiency. Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders: Lead technical coordination, resolve design and construction challenges, and provide timely engineering solutions to maintain project momentum and minimise delivery risks. Lead, mentor, and develop the Structures team: Provide coaching, technical guidance, and performance feedback to engineers to strengthen technical capability, improve design quality, and build a sustainable talent pipeline. Foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement: Drive improvements in engineering processes, methodologies, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency, consistency, and quality, while promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team. Establish and maintain strong client relationships: Provide trusted technical advice during project discussions, manage client expectations, and ensure satisfaction through responsive, high-quality structural engineering solutions. Prepare and present technical reports and recommendations: Develop clear, concise, and professional technical reports, submissions, and presentations to support decision-making by clients, authorities, and internal stakeholders. Support business development and strategic initiatives: Contribute technical input to proposals, tenders, and business strategies, and identify new opportunities through professional networks to support the company’s growth objectives. Drive innovation and value engineering solutions: Champion innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable structural engineering solutions that optimise resources, improve constructability, and enhance overall project value. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification. Minimum of 15 years’ relevant experience in structural and bridge design. Registered Professional Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM). Strong expertise in structural and bridge design in accordance with Eurocodes, British Standards, and related design codes. Proficient in engineering design software such as AutoCAD, STAAD.Pro, and/or MIDAS Civil. UEM Edgenta is the region’s leading Asset Management & Infrastructure Solutions company. We are listed on Bursa Malaysia (KLSE: EDGENTA) with a clear vision to Optimise Assets and Improve Lives. We promise the Edgenta Way of delivering quality services to our clients by going beyond standards and offering technology-based solutions as a promise of efficiency, anchored upon a mindset to ensure safety across our operations for the benefit of all our stakeholders. Our expertise covers Healthcare Support and Property & Facility Solutions within our Asset Management segment, and Infrastructure Services, along with Asset Consultancy within Infrastructure Solutions. We offer our clients a full suite of services throughout their asset life cycle, which includes consultancy, procurement and construction planning, operations and maintenance, as well as optimisation, rehabilitation and upgrades. UEM Edgenta is currently present in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Taiwan and the United Arab Emirates. Visualizing yourself to be part of Opus Consultants, Malaysia’s leading engineering and asset management consultancy firm which has more than 30 years of experience delivering mega projects worth over RM 100 billion? Then this could be your next destination.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for providing overall technical leadership and accountability for structural and bridge engineering works across all project lifecycles, ensuring safety, compliance, and fitness for purpose. Key duties include reviewing and approving deliverables, managing project delivery within scope and budget, and optimizing engineering resources.