Company overview

Established in 1974 and headquartered in Hong Kong, Leighton Asia delivers a portfolio of high-profile infrastructure projects throughout Asia. We are a proven leader in the delivery of complex tunnel, rail and road networks, and offering a comprehensive range of services spanning key sectors including civil infrastructure, advanced technology, buildings, energy and resources, and MEP.

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

Leveraging our international expertise and local knowledge, we are committed to delivering value-added solutions, bespoke and high-quality projects, and generating sustainable returns for our clients, while providing safe, rewarding and fulfilling careers for our people. Our ability to deliver results to our clients, stakeholders and communities across a wide and culturally diverse region is made possible by our committed and high performing ‘One Leighton Asia Team’.

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. 

We invite high-calibre candidates to fill the following position in Malaysia and be based at Maverick United Consulting Engineers, Bukit Jalil. KL.

LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/company/leighton-asia-india-and-offshore

Job Duties

• Conduct and supervise geotechnical site investigations, including soil and rock testing, to obtain design parameters for project execution. 
• Perform geotechnical analyses and develop designs for foundations, retaining structures, earthworks, and deep excavation works. 
• Prepare technical reports, design calculations, engineering drawings, and recommendations to support project requirements. 
• Monitor construction activities, review technical submissions, and identify geotechnical risks while ensuring compliance with safety and design standards. 
• Provide geotechnical expertise throughout the project lifecycle and mentor junior engineers to support team development. 

 Job Requirements

• Degree or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline. 
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering, design, and construction support. 
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, temporary and permanent works design, and safety regulations. 
• Proficient in geotechnical software such as PLAXIS 2D/3D, GeoStudio, or equivalent engineering applications. 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor junior team members. 

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 Leighton Company Website.