Senior Manager Engineering

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership & Governance

• Lead and manage engineering teams across projects, providing technical direction and mentorship.

• Establish and enforce engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.

• Review and approve engineering designs, methodologies, and technical submissions.

• Act as the key authority for resolving complex engineering and constructability issues.

Project & Technical Management

• Oversee engineering planning, coordination, and integration with construction activities.

• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed on time and aligned with project schedules.

• Coordinate with consultants, designers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

• Identify technical risks early and implement mitigation measures.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all engineering works comply with regulatory requirements, codes of practice, and contract specifications.

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure engineering solutions incorporate safety by design.

• Support audits, inspections, and technical reviews as required.

Cost & Value Engineering

• Support value engineering initiatives to optimise cost, quality, and buildability.

• Review engineering changes and assess cost, schedule, and risk implications.

• Provide technical input during tender evaluations and procurement decisions.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Represent the engineering function in client, consultant, and authority meetings.

• Provide clear technical advice and reports to senior management and project leadership.

• Support dispute resolution related to engineering or technical matters.

People Development

• Develop engineering capability through coaching, training, and performance management.

• Support succession planning and talent development within the engineering team.

• Foster collaboration across disciplines and project teams.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).

Experience

Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience in the built environment or infrastructure sector.

Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership or management role.

Strong track record delivering complex, large-scale projects.

Proficiency in Japanese is required due to frequent communication with our Japan Headquarters and stakeholders.