Senior Engineer (Construction)

Senior Engineer (Building Construction)

Job Summary

The Senior Engineer (Building Construction) is responsible for providing technical leadership and engineering support throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring construction works are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project requirements.

The role works closely with the Project Manager, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to resolve technical matters, coordinate construction activities, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones. The Senior Engineer is also expected to proactively identify construction risks, provide practical engineering solutions, and support continuous improvement in project execution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical & Engineering Management

• Provide technical guidance and engineering support to site teams to ensure construction works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and contractual requirements.
• Review and interpret architectural, structural, M&E, shop drawings, specifications, and technical documents to identify discrepancies, constructability issues, and potential risks.
• Develop and review engineering calculations, technical proposals, construction methodologies, drawings, and specifications where required.
• Coordinate with consultants, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and relevant authorities to resolve technical and design-related issues.
• Review technical requirements and recommend practical and cost-effective engineering solutions to support project delivery.
• Lead the resolution of technical issues encountered on site and ensure timely follow-up and closure.

2. Project Planning & Site Coordination

• Assist the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and managing daily construction activities to achieve project objectives and milestones.
• Develop monthly and short-term work programmes, monitor productivity, and establish achievable targets for site teams.
• Monitor site progress against approved programmes and identify potential delays, constraints, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate site activities between different trades, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders to minimise work clashes and disruption.
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress meetings to monitor construction status and address outstanding issues.
• Support the Project Manager in preparing progress updates, technical reports, and management reports.

3. Submission & Documentation Management

• Coordinate and manage technical submissions including shop drawings, material samples, method statements, calculations, product data, and other technical documents.
• Ensure submissions are properly prepared, reviewed, tracked, and submitted within the required timelines.
• Follow up with consultants, authorities, subcontractors, and suppliers on outstanding submissions and approvals.
• Maintain proper records of approved drawings, technical submissions, revisions, site instructions, and related project documentation.
• Ensure construction activities are based on the latest approved drawings and documentation.

4. Material & Resource Management

• Prepare and verify Material Take-Off (MTO), Bills of Materials, and Lists of Materials (LOM) based on approved drawings and project requirements.
• Coordinate material planning and delivery schedules with procurement, suppliers, subcontractors, and site teams.
• Monitor material usage and identify potential wastage, shortages, or discrepancies.
• Verify materials delivered to site against approved specifications, samples, and project requirements.
• Support procurement and project teams in evaluating technical compliance of materials and products.

5. Quality Assurance & Quality Control

• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with approved specifications, drawings, method statements, inspection and test plans, and quality requirements.
• Identify workmanship, material, or product quality issues and coordinate appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct inspections and support the implementation of quality control procedures throughout the construction process.
• Coordinate with the QA/QC team to ensure inspection records, test reports, checklists, and quality documentation are properly maintained.
• Assist in preparing for consultant, client, authority, and ISO audits.
• Promote a strong quality culture and continuous improvement within project teams.

6. Technical Meetings & Stakeholder Coordination

• Assist the Project Manager in organising and leading technical coordination meetings, site meetings, and progress meetings.
• Prepare technical discussion points, meeting materials, and action items where required.
• Communicate effectively with consultants, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal departments to facilitate timely decision-making.
• Follow up on technical queries, Requests for Information (RFIs), site instructions, and outstanding actions until closure.
• Escalate critical technical, programme, quality, or resource issues to the Project Manager in a timely manner.

7. Risk Management & Problem Solving

• Proactively identify technical, construction, programme, and quality risks that may affect project delivery.
• Assess site constraints and propose practical engineering solutions to overcome construction challenges.
• Support the Project Manager in evaluating the impact of design changes, variations, site conditions, and technical issues.
• Monitor recurring site issues and recommend improvements to prevent rework, delays, and unnecessary costs.
• Ensure lessons learned are captured and applied to future construction activities.

8. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure engineering and construction activities comply with applicable statutory requirements, approved plans, project specifications, and company procedures.
• Work closely with the WSH team to ensure safe construction methods and proper implementation of risk controls.
• Participate in site safety inspections, toolbox meetings, and relevant project safety initiatives where required.
• Immediately highlight unsafe conditions, technical concerns, or construction practices that may affect worker safety or project compliance.

9. Team Leadership & Development

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Engineers, Assistant Engineers, Coordinators, and site personnel.
• Support the Project Manager in allocating engineering and technical resources according to project priorities.
• Encourage effective communication and collaboration between engineering, construction, procurement, commercial, and subcontractor teams.
• Share technical knowledge and construction best practices with junior team members.
• Take ownership of assigned work packages and drive them through planning, execution, inspection, and completion.

10. Other Responsibilities

• Participate in project handover, testing, commissioning, defects rectification, and completion activities where applicable.
• Support preparation of as-built drawings, operation and maintenance documentation, and project close-out records.
• Assist with tender, pre-construction, value engineering, and technical evaluation activities when required.
• Perform any other duties, projects, or responsibilities as assigned by the Project Manager or Management.

Required Qualifications & Competencies

• Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in building construction or a related construction environment.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, site coordination, technical submissions, and project documentation.
• Ability to read, interpret, and coordinate architectural, structural, M&E, and shop drawings.
• Good understanding of construction sequencing, planning, and project coordination.
• Proficient in preparing and reviewing technical documents, reports, and engineering calculations.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to resolve site technical issues effectively.
• Good communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant construction/engineering software.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet project deadlines.