About the Opportunity

Horizontal Talent is supporting a leading international multidisciplinary engineering and project consultancy in hiring an experienced Resident Engineer – Civil & Structural (C&S) for a major Data Centre project in Serendah, Selangor.

This is a site-based position responsible for overseeing civil and structural construction activities, ensuring works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee site supervision of civil and structural works.
• Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications and contract requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor earthworks, foundations, reinforced concrete and structural steel works.
• Oversee site activities and ensure proper construction sequencing and progress.
• Review inspection records, test results, site reports and other project documentation.
• Monitor quality performance and ensure timely closure of non-conformances (NCRs).
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, MEP teams and other project stakeholders on civil and structural interfaces.
• Lead site coordination meetings and assist in resolving technical and construction issues.
• Monitor project progress against the baseline programme and identify potential delays or deviations.
• Ensure civil and structural works comply with HSE requirements and site safety standards.
• Oversee relevant field and laboratory testing, including soil testing, compaction and material compliance checks.
• Verify formation levels, structural tolerances and readiness of works prior to subsequent construction stages or handover.
• Support project testing, completion and handover activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Graduate Engineer with BEM registration.
• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant Civil & Structural engineering experience.
• At least 3–5 years of site supervision / Resident Engineer experience.
• Strong experience in:
  • Earthworks
  • Foundations
  • Reinforced concrete structures
  • Structural steel
  • Infrastructure works
  • Utility coordination
• Experience working on large-scale industrial, mission-critical or Data Centre projects is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction quality control, testing and compliance requirements.
• Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Good understanding of local authority requirements, HSE and construction standards.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, site-based project environment.