Senior Technical Manager

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established regional construction and engineering organisation with a presence across Asia. The company delivers complex building and infrastructure projects spanning commercial developments, healthcare facilities, mixed-use developments, industrial and research facilities, logistics assets, and residential projects. With a focus on technical excellence, innovation, and sustainable project delivery, the organisation is committed to leveraging modern construction methodologies and digital technologies to achieve successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all engineering, design coordination, and technical management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop, review, and implement construction methodologies, engineering strategies, temporary works solutions, and buildability initiatives.
• Drive multidisciplinary coordination among clients, consultants, authorities, subcontractors, and internal project teams to resolve technical and design issues efficiently.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering, construction, BIM, and site-based teams.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, technical submissions, method statements, shop drawings, and related construction documentation.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, project specifications, statutory regulations, and quality standards.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate engineering and construction risks while implementing practical technical solutions.
• Monitor design development and construction progress, ensuring timely resolution of engineering matters that may impact schedule, cost, or quality.
• Support tendering, value engineering, and design optimisation initiatives to enhance project performance and constructability.
• Collaborate with project leadership teams on construction sequencing, technical planning, commissioning activities, and project closeout.
• Drive innovation through the adoption of digital construction tools, BIM technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide regular technical updates and recommendations to senior management and project stakeholders.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience leading engineering and technical functions within the building and construction industry.
• Proven track record managing complex projects across sectors such as healthcare, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, logistics, research, or residential developments.
• Understanding of construction methodologies, design coordination, buildability reviews, and project delivery processes.
• Experience working with consultants, authorities, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Sound knowledge of statutory requirements, engineering standards, quality management systems, and construction best practices.
• Leadership, stakeholder management, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with BIM, digital construction tools, and modern engineering technologies is highly advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide strategic technical direction in a fast-paced project environment.