Resident Structural Engineer

Engineering • Full Time • Northern District, Hong Kong, HK • 1w ago

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Your Impact
As a Resident Structural Engineer for building works on a public housing development project in North District, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the structural integrity and safety of the buildings in this development. We are currently seeking a candidate with the necessary expertise and responsibilities to fulfill the position.
• Watch, inspect, test and examine materials used and workmanship employed in the structural works including works manufactured/fabricated off site;
• Ensure the materials used and workmanship employed in the structural works are complying with the Specification, drawings and construction procedure;
• Identify defective materials and workmanship in the structure which do not comply with the Specification, drawings and construction procedure and to co-ordinate appropriate tests on the defective structural works;
• Communicate with the site supervisory staffs and to submit monthly report on progress and quality of structural works;
• Resolve on site difficulties arising from unforeseen circumstances;
• Ensure the structural works to progress with minimum disruption;
• Maintain site records;
• Monitor the progress and to produce timely information in advance of construction to avoid delay;
• Co-ordinate builder's works requirements in connection with building services and deal with the consequential changes to structural design and to produce sketch plans and working drawings;
• Check, supervise and inspect all Temporary Works and False Works;
• Attend regular and ad hoc meetings;
• Participate the Quality Plan for site supervision and inspection;
• Follow the Inspection, Test and Approval Plan (ITAP) for site supervision and inspection works;
• Carry out the site supervision and management functions;
• Participate in the weekly safety walk;
• Carry out spot checking of high risk construction activities;
• Carry out daily review with the Contractor of all high risk activities;

Here’s What You’ll Need:
• MHKIE, MICE or equivalent in Civil or Structural
• Registered Professional Engineer (Civil or Structural); or
• Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in structural engineering
• Strong knowledge of structural design principles and relevant software
• Experience working on building projects, preferably in public housing development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency in English and Chinese languages

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