SITE ENGINEER / PROJECT COORDINATOR (STEEL STRUCTURE SPECIALIST)

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on Site Engineer / Project Coordinator (Steel Structure Specialist) to lead the execution of specialized structural steel projects based in Kuching, Sarawak. You will be deeply involved in the daily reality of projects, ensuring technical compliance, managing schedules, coordinating fabricators, and driving site installation.

Key responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and cross-check structural steel drawings (including Tekla or AutoCAD models) and identify discrepancies early to coordinate with engineers or clients to resolve technical issues
• Provide direct, on-site supervision of steel erection, installation, and heavy lifting activities to ensure all work strictly aligns with engineering specifications and quality benchmarks
• Act as the central point of contact between site operations, factory fabricators, and main contractors, tracking delivery timelines for steel components
• Manage daily site labour, subcontractors, and welders, monitoring progress against the master schedule and proactively resolving site bottlenecks
• Enforce site safety standards and strict adherence to CIDB regulations, welding standards, and method statements
• Maintain accurate site diaries, progress photos, and material tracking logs, and assist in preparing documentation for progress claims and variations (VOs)

About you

• Degree or Diploma in Civil / Structural Engineering or a related construction field
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in the construction industry, preferably within structural steel, metal works, or heavy structural projects
• Ability to confidently read and interpret complex structural drawings and architectural plans
• Familiarity with steel fabrication processes or welding inspections
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and basic project scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project)
• Energetic, highly adaptable, and possessing a strong work ethic comfortable in high-pressure site environments
• Based permanently or willing to be stationed entirely at the project site in Kuching, Sarawak with own transport and flexibility to travel locally