Lab Engineer (Construction Materials & Testing)

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Material Validation: Execute comprehensive testing, sampling, and examination of construction materials (concrete, soil, aggregates, etc.) both in-situ (field) and within the laboratory environment.
• Chain of Custody Management: Oversee the secure transit and meticulous documentation of material samples, ensuring full traceability from the project site to the laboratory for analysis.
• Analytical Reporting: Interpret and analyze test findings to produce technical reports, driving internal quality initiatives and continuous improvement in documentation standards.
• Precision Maintenance: Lead the calibration and preventive maintenance schedules for all laboratory equipment to ensure 100% accuracy in technical data.
• External Liaison & Communication: Manage technical interactions with external testing agencies and consultants; oversee the accurate translation of technical documentation for multi-lingual operational teams.
• Operational Agility: Provide rapid response and technical support for urgent site-specific tasks and troubleshooting as required by the Project Management team.

Job Requirements

• Academic Excellence: Candidate must possess at least a Professional Certificate, Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Technical Expertise: Proven experience in construction material testing (Field & Lab) is highly preferred.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with Malaysian construction standards (e.g., CIDB, JKR specifications, or ISO/IEC 17025).
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to communicate technical findings clearly in both English and Bahasa Melayu.
• Work Ethics: A proactive "can-do" attitude with the ability to manage time-sensitive tasks in a fast-paced construction environment.