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Principal Engineer, Structure (Kuala Lumpur)
WP Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaPosted 1 months ago
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Job Description
Overview
We are seeking a Principal Structural Engineer, Bridges to act as the technical authority for structural and bridge engineering works across key infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex designs, influence engineering decisions, and work closely with clients and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, compliant, and innovative solutions.
Responsibilities
- Act as the technical authority for structural and bridge engineering across the full project lifecycle (from feasibility to construction and completion)
- Review, approve, and endorse designs, calculations, drawings, and technical submissions
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, Eurocodes, British Standards, and relevant engineering guidelines
- Lead technical coordination with clients, consultants, and contractors to resolve design and site challenges
- Oversee project delivery to ensure alignment with scope, quality, timeline, and budget
- Optimise engineering resources and manage workload distribution across projects
- Provide expert advice to clients and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
- Prepare and present technical reports, proposals, and recommendations
- Support tenders, proposals, and business development initiatives
- Drive value engineering, innovation, and sustainable design solutions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- Typically 10+ years of experience in structural and bridge engineering design
- Registered Professional Engineer with Board of Engineers Malaysia
- Strong experience in bridge design and relevant standards (Eurocodes, British Standards)
- Proficient in engineering tools such as AutoCAD, STAAD.Pro, and/or MIDAS Civil
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
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.