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    Resident Engineer

    Job ID
    501644
    Job Type
    Permanent Full-time
    Location
    Malaysia
    Categories
    Engineering - Civil
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    22 Sep 2026 Singapore Standard Time

    Company overview

    Established in 1974, headquartered in Hong Kong, Leighton Asia is a leading international construction company and delivers high-profile infrastructure projects throughout Asia. We are a proven leader in the delivery of complex large-scale infrastructure, offering a comprehensive range of services spanning key sectors including civil infrastructure, advanced technology, buildings, energy and resources, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. 

    Leighton Asia currently operates in Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and India.

    Leighton Asia is a member of the CIMIC Group, an engineering‑led construction, mining, services and public‑private partnerships leader with a history dating back to 1899. Powered by 40,000 people, and pioneering technology and engineering, CIMIC Group delivers high-value and sustainable solutions across the lifecycle of assets, infrastructure and resources projects in around 20 countries.

    CIMIC Group and Leighton Asia are a part of the ACS and HOCHTIEF Group, the most global, integrated and diverse infrastructure organisation that develops, invests in, designs, constructs and operates major projects in advanced technology, energy transition, sustainable mobility, critical minerals, natural resources, social infrastructure, and large-scale civil engineering. The Group has more than 160,000 employees worldwide and recorded revenue of €49.8 billion in 2025. ACS Group was ranked the top international contractor in the world by Engineering News-Record (ENR) in 2025.

    Through this wider ACS network, Leighton Asia draws on the Group’s extensive international experience, technical excellence, technology advancements and global capability, strengthened by a one‑team approach that enhances our ability to deliver high‑quality, complex and large‑scale projects across the region.

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    We invite high-calibre candidates to fill the following position in Malaysia.

    Job Duties

    • Conduct Civil & Structural (C&S) site inspections to ensure all works comply with approved drawings, specifications, and standards.
    • Coordinate across Architectural, C&S, and M&E disciplines, resolving discrepancies and liaising with the design office and project stakeholders.
    • Attend site and coordination meetings while supervising critical structural works to ensure quality and compliance.
    • Prepare and maintain daily progress reports, quality records, and verify all materials meet CIDB certification requirements.
    • Identify, report, and monitor defects to ensure timely and satisfactory rectification.

     Job Requirements

    • Degree in Civil Engineering with BEM registration and a valid Inspector of Works (IOW) Certificate, with at least 10 years of relevant C&S site experience.
    • Strong technical knowledge of construction drawings, British Standards, Eurocode, and local authority/CIDB requirements.
    • Experienced in site inspections, supervision of structural works, and coordination across Arch, C&S, and M&E disciplines.
    • Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia with good communication, interpersonal, and report-writing skills.
    • Detail-oriented, able to work independently or under pressure, meet deadlines, and possess own transport for site duties.

    Interested parties, please apply with full resume stating present and expected salary in your application.  By submitting your personal data for recruitment purposes, Applicants understood and agreed that the Company may retain such personal data up to a period of two years for the recruitment of any suitable position within the Company.

    Information provided will be treated in strict confidence. Applicants who are not invited for an interview within 8 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful for the applied post.

    For more information about Leighton Asia, please visit our website.

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    22 Sep 2026 Singapore Standard Time
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    The Resident Engineer is responsible for overseeing Civil & Structural (C&S) works on-site to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards. The role involves coordinating with consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical issues and discrepancies. The candidate will supervise critical construction activities, monitor workmanship, and ensure adherence to safety and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities also include preparing and maintaining site reports, documentation, progress updates, and defect tracking. The Resident Engineer ensures timely completion of works, proper defect rectification, and overall project delivery within required standards and deadlines.

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    Resident Engineer

    The Resident Engineer is responsible for overseeing Civil & Structural (C&S) works on-site to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards. The role involves coordinating with consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical issues and discrepancies. The candidate will supervise critical construction activities, monitor workmanship, and ensure adherence to safety and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities also include preparing and maintaining site reports, documentation, progress updates, and defect tracking. The Resident Engineer ensures timely completion of works, proper defect rectification, and overall project delivery within required standards and deadlines.

    • Engineering - Civil
    • Malaysia
    • 22 Sep 2026
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